Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Acupuncturist in San Francisco
Edith Nuez Acupuncture is a dedicated practitioner of acupuncture and Chinese medicine with a focus on holistic wellness. Transitioning from a decade-long corporate career in 2011, she pursued her passion for integrative healthcare, earning her doctorate from The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her practice combines acupuncture, herbal medicine, and functional medicine to address acute injuries, chronic pain, stress management, and women's health. She emphasizes personalized care, tailoring treatments to individual needs through modalities like positional release therapy, shiatsu, and breathwork. Her approach prioritizes the body's innate healing abilities while integrating modern functional medicine principles.With a commitment to patient education and preventative care, she guides clients through lifestyle adjustments and therapeutic interventions. Her expertise extends to constitutional facial acupuncture, blending traditional techniques with modern aesthetics. She maintains a patient-centered philosophy, fostering trust and collaboration throughout the healing journey. Her practice operates with transparency, offering clear pricing and insurance guidance. She continually expands her knowledge through breathwork studies and self-health exploration, enhancing her clinical insights.
Services
Acupuncture
Herbal Medicine
Breathwork
Functional Medicine
Cupping/Gua Sha
Facial Acupuncture
Positional Release Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans combining acupuncture and functional medicine
- Our practitioner holds a doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
- Specialized expertise in women's health and chronic pain management
- Integrates multiple therapeutic modalities for comprehensive care
- Accepts major insurance plans including Cigna and Blue Shield
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves inserting sterile needles at specific points to stimulate energy flow and promote healing. This ancient practice effectively addresses chronic pain, stress, and various health conditions by enhancing the body's natural healing processes. Patients benefit from improved circulation, pain relief, and restored energy balance through personalized treatment plans.
Herbal Medicine
Customized herbal formulations address individual health needs using traditional Chinese pharmacopoeia. These synergistic plant-based remedies support preventative care and treat specific conditions while considering each patient's unique constitution. Practitioners carefully prescribe these formulas to complement other therapies and enhance overall treatment effectiveness.
Breathwork
Breathwork sessions use structured breathing techniques to release emotional blockages and improve energy flow. This practice helps reduce stress, clear mental patterns, and enhance self-awareness through guided breathing sequences. Patients experience emotional release, increased creativity, and deeper mind-body connection during these transformative sessions.
Functional Medicine
Functional medicine appointments identify underlying causes of chronic conditions through comprehensive health assessments. This approach examines genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors contributing to symptoms, creating personalized treatment protocols that address systemic imbalances rather than just managing symptoms.
Facial Acupuncture
Constitutional facial acupuncture improves skin tone and reduces signs of aging through targeted needle placement. This non-invasive treatment stimulates collagen production, reduces fine lines, and enhances facial circulation while addressing underlying health concerns that affect skin appearance and vitality.
People
Edith Nuez Acupuncture
Doctor of Acupuncture
Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with 15+ years clinical experience. Specializes in chronic pain management, women's health, and preventative medicine. Combines traditional techniques with modern functional medicine approaches for comprehensive patient care.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We offer acupuncture, herbal medicine, breathwork, functional medicine, and constitutional facial acupuncture treatments tailored to individual health needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Cigna, Oscar, Blue Shield of California, and VA insurance for acupuncture appointments. Functional medicine visits are out-of-pocket.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Initial visits last 90-120 minutes with comprehensive health assessment, physical examination, and personalized treatment plan development using acupuncture and other modalities.
What are your cancellation policies?
We require 48-hour notice for cancellations. Missed appointments without prior notice will be charged in full as a courtesy to waitlisted patients.
Do you offer facial rejuvenation treatments?
Yes, we provide constitutional facial acupuncture that reduces fine lines, improves skin tone, and addresses underlying health factors affecting facial appearance.
