Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Fertility & Wellness Partner in San Francisco
Nest Acupuncture was founded in 2006 with a vision to create a nurturing space where women receive personalized, compassionate care throughout their reproductive journey. Our team of highly skilled practitioners specializes in fertility acupuncture, pregnancy support, and postpartum care, combining East Asian Medicine with functional nutrition and lifestyle guidance. With advanced training in reproductive medicine and Chinese medicine, we provide integrative treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. We prioritize building trust through attentive listening, evidence-based practices, and a commitment to optimizing both physical and emotional well-being.Our clinic serves as a sanctuary for women navigating hormonal transitions, from adolescence through menopause, offering a holistic approach that addresses root causes rather than symptoms. By maintaining partnerships with Western medical professionals and adhering to rigorous certification standards, we ensure our patients receive comprehensive, coordinated care.
Services
Fertility Acupuncture
Pregnancy Support
Postpartum Care
Functional Medicine
Cupping Therapy
Celluma LED Therapy
Facial Rejuvenation
Telehealth Consultations
Herbal Medicine
Acupressure
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of specialized experience in reproductive acupuncture and East Asian Medicine.
- Our practitioners hold advanced certifications in both Western and Oriental reproductive medicine.
- We implement personalized, multi-disciplinary treatment plans combining acupuncture, herbs, and nutrition.
- Our team maintains partnerships with leading fertility clinics across the Bay Area.
- We provide evidence-based care grounded in both traditional Chinese medicine and modern science.
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine
What people say
Personalized care
Highly recommend
Reduced stress
Successful pregnancy
Compassionate practitioners
Services
Fertility Acupuncture
Our fertility acupuncture treatments enhance reproductive health by improving egg quality, regulating hormones, and increasing uterine blood flow. This service combines traditional Chinese medicine with modern fertility science to support both natural conception and assisted reproductive technologies. Patients benefit from customized treatment plans developed by ABORM-certified practitioners with decades of combined experience in reproductive medicine.
Pregnancy Support
We provide comprehensive acupuncture support throughout pregnancy to reduce miscarriage risk and alleviate common symptoms like nausea and fatigue. Our practitioners use evidence-based protocols to maintain healthy blood pressure, prevent complications, and prepare for labor. Weekly treatments during the first trimester help establish strong pregnancies while addressing maternal wellness holistically.
Postpartum Care
Our postpartum treatments restore maternal health through acupuncture and nutrition counseling that address fatigue, lactation issues, and emotional wellbeing. Specialized protocols support perineal healing and post-cesarean recovery while balancing hormones to prevent postpartum depression. We focus on rebuilding energy reserves and establishing healthy sleep patterns for new mothers.
Functional Medicine
This diagnostic service identifies hormonal imbalances through saliva and urine testing, creating targeted treatment plans for conditions like PCOS and adrenal fatigue. We combine lab analysis with acupuncture and nutritional interventions to restore systemic balance. Patients receive personalized protocols addressing cortisol dysregulation, thyroid function, and reproductive hormone optimization.
Cupping Therapy
Our cupping treatments relieve muscular tension and improve circulation using traditional Chinese techniques that create negative pressure on the skin. This therapy enhances blood flow, reduces inflammation, and promotes tissue repair through controlled suction. Patients experience immediate relief from chronic pain while improving their body's natural healing capacity through enhanced qi circulation.
People
Sara Stieg
Founder | Acupuncturist
Sara Stieg is a licensed acupuncturist with advanced training in reproductive medicine and Chinese medicine. She co-founded the Acupuncture Program at Pacific Fertility Center and has been a Fellow of ABORM since 2009. Her practice focuses on integrative fertility care, combining traditional techniques with Western medical collaboration.
Teresa Rivera
Clinical Director | Acupuncturist
Teresa Rivera provides compassionate acupuncture care while serving as the clinical director of our San Francisco practice. With California State Board licensure, she specializes in patient support during embryo transfer procedures and coordinates care for fertility patients seeking integrative treatment options.
Jessica Chimento
Acupuncturist
Jessica Chimento is a California licensed acupuncturist and Doctor of Acupuncture with expertise in women's health and fertility. Her integrative approach combines traditional Chinese medicine with modern pain management techniques. She has specialized training in treating reproductive disorders and digestive conditions through acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Sheila Shahmirza
Acupuncturist
Sheila Shahmirza specializes in women's health conditions and fertility support using traditional Chinese medicine techniques. With a Master's degree from AIMC Berkeley, she combines acupuncture, cupping, and herbal medicine to address hormonal imbalances and chronic pain conditions while emphasizing emotional wellbeing in her treatments.
Mollie Henry
Acupuncturist
Mollie Henry practices East Asian medicine with a focus on reproductive health and pediatric care. She graduated from AIMC Berkeley after studying behavioral neuroscience and continues her education through clinical herbal research. Her treatment approach integrates traditional acupuncture with modern wellness practices.
Questions
What fertility services do you offer?
We provide acupuncture support for natural conception and assisted reproductive technologies, including IVF and IUI. Our services improve egg quality, regulate hormones, and enhance uterine lining thickness through personalized treatment plans.
Do you treat male fertility issues?
Yes, we offer acupuncture treatments that improve sperm production, motility, and morphology. Our protocols address hormonal imbalances and stress factors affecting male reproductive health.
What prenatal acupuncture benefits can I expect?
Our prenatal treatments reduce miscarriage risk, alleviate morning sickness, and prepare your body for labor. Weekly sessions during the first trimester help maintain healthy pregnancies and manage common pregnancy discomforts.
How does functional medicine testing work?
We use saliva and urine tests to identify hormonal imbalances, then create customized treatment plans combining acupuncture, nutrition, and herbal medicine to restore systemic balance and improve reproductive health.
What postpartum care options are available?
Our postpartum treatments address fatigue, lactation issues, and emotional wellbeing through acupuncture and nutrition counseling. We focus on restoring energy levels and supporting physical recovery after childbirth.
Are your practitioners certified in reproductive medicine?
Yes, our team includes ABORM-certified acupuncturists with advanced training in both Western and Oriental reproductive medicine, ensuring high standards of care for fertility and women's health.
