the root & the branch
the root
& the branch
A Center for Acupuncture and Holistic Health
A Center for Acupuncture
& Holistic Health
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Welcome to the root & the branch, located in the heart of Pacific Heights in San Francisco
At our clinic, we strive to support our patients by providing the highest quality holistic, complementary and integrative care within a warm and nurturing environment. As skilled acupuncturists and health professionals, we know that it is within a healing space like ours that the seeds of change are planted and can grow.
At our clinic, we strive to support our patients by providing the highest quality holistic, complementary and integrative care within a warm and nurturing environment. As skilled acupuncturists and health professionals, we know that it is within a healing space like ours that the seeds of change are planted and can grow.
Your Acupuncturists
Your Acupuncturists
Jennifer brings a holistic, patient-centered approach to finding the root cause of each condition. She's especially passionate about orthopedic pain, sports injuries, reproductive health, stress, insomnia, and internal medicine, drawing on training that included treating Olympic and Division 1 athletes at UC Berkeley. Alongside acupuncture, she rounds out her care with cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, electrical stimulation, herbal medicine, and dietary guidance to help patients restore lasting balance.
Jennifer Kwon Rigney La.C
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Frizela’s passion for healing traces back to her grandmother's spirit, which drew her into herbal medicine, meridian systems, and energy work. She specializes in Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, & Tuina, with training from Five Branches University and intensive study at Zhejiang Medical School in Hangzhou, China. Her approach centers on peak performance and recovery, empowering patients through a personalized focus on breath, sleep, and gut health. She integrates her knowledge of Classical Chinese Medicine and cosmology into her treatments.
Frizela Cameron La.C
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Denise is the founder our clinic and specializes in reproductive medicine, with deep expertise in preconception care and fertility, pregnancy, postpartum health, and hormonal transitions. Trained during her Master's program under respected specialists in fertility and childbirth, She's especially passionate about supporting pregnant patients through the full perinatal journey, from easing nausea, headaches, and breech presentations to labor support and postpartum recovery, valuing acupuncture as a drug-free way to nourish both parent and baby.
Denise Mailloux Bowden La.C
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Jennifer brings a holistic, patient-centered approach to finding the root cause of each condition. She's especially passionate about orthopedic pain, sports injuries, reproductive health, stress, insomnia, and internal medicine, drawing on training that included treating Olympic and Division 1 athletes at UC Berkeley. Alongside acupuncture, she rounds out her care with cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, electrical stimulation, herbal medicine, and dietary guidance to help patients restore lasting balance.
Jennifer Kwon Rigney La.C
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Frizela’s passion for healing traces back to her grandmother's spirit, which drew her into herbal medicine, meridian systems, and energy work. She specializes in Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, & Tuina, with training from Five Branches University and intensive study at Zhejiang Medical School in Hangzhou, China. Her approach centers on peak performance and recovery, empowering patients through a personalized focus on breath, sleep, and gut health. She integrates her knowledge of Classical Chinese Medicine and cosmology into her treatments.
Frizela Cameron La.C
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Denise is the founder our clinic and specializes in reproductive medicine, with deep expertise in preconception care and fertility, pregnancy, postpartum health, and hormonal transitions. Trained during her Master's program under respected specialists in fertility and childbirth, She's especially passionate about supporting pregnant patients through the full perinatal journey, from easing nausea, headaches, and breech presentations to labor support and postpartum recovery, valuing acupuncture as a drug-free way to nourish both parent and baby.
Denise Mailloux Bowden La.C
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Your Treatment, Your Story
Traditional Chinese Medicine is not one-size-fits-all. Before a single needle is placed, we sit with you. We listen to your story, read your pulse, and observe each detail that speaks to your health. From there, we craft a treatment that meets you where you are, because your body, your health, and your healing are entirely your own.
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Your Treatment, Your Story
Traditional Chinese Medicine is not one-size-fits-all. Before a single needle is placed, we sit with you. We listen to your story, read your pulse, and observe each detail that speaks to your health. From there, we craft a treatment that meets you where you are, because your body, your health, and your healing are entirely your own.
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Your Treatment, Your Story
Traditional Chinese Medicine is not one-size-fits-all. Before a single needle is placed, we sit with you. We listen to your story, read your pulse, and observe each detail that speaks to your health. From there, we craft a treatment that meets you where you are, because your body, your health, and your healing are entirely your own.
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Feel the Difference
TCM is a healing art, and the artistry comes through in many ways we hope you’ll feel. The presence, intention, and care of your practitioner moves through every moment of your visit, from the first words of your intake to the final needle removed. Our clients leave feeling not just physically restored, but genuinely cared for -- and that's our intention, on the tip of every needle.
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Feel the Difference
TCM is a healing art, and the artistry comes through in many ways we hope you’ll feel. The presence, intention, and care of your practitioner moves through every moment of your visit, from the first words of your intake to the final needle removed. Our clients leave feeling not just physically restored, but genuinely cared for -- and that's our intention, on the tip of every needle.
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Feel the Difference
TCM is a healing art, and the artistry comes through in many ways we hope you’ll feel. The presence, intention, and care of your practitioner moves through every moment of your visit, from the first words of your intake to the final needle removed. Our clients leave feeling not just physically restored, but genuinely cared for -- and that's our intention, on the tip of every needle.
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We See All of You
Holistic medicine requires that we look at the entirety of who you are: the function of your organs, the quality of your energy, and the balance of your mind. We notice the color in your complexion, the luster in your hair, and the sparkle in your eyes. Every detail is a clue and each clue informs your care. Vibrant health isn't just the absence of symptoms; it's the harmony of the whole being.
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We See All of You
Holistic medicine requires that we look at the entirety of who you are: the function of your organs, the quality of your energy, and the balance of your mind. We notice the color in your complexion, the luster in your hair, and the sparkle in your eyes. Every detail is a clue and each clue informs your care. Vibrant health isn't just the absence of symptoms; it's the harmony of the whole being.
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We See All of You
Holistic medicine requires that we look at the entirety of who you are: the function of your organs, the quality of your energy, and the balance of your mind. We notice the color in your complexion, the luster in your hair, and the sparkle in your eyes. Every detail is a clue and each clue informs your care. Vibrant health isn't just the absence of symptoms; it's the harmony of the whole being.
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Root & Branch
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, every disharmony has a root (the underlying or root cause) and a branch (the symptoms you experience). Our work is to understand both, and to treat what your body needs. Sometimes that means first addressing the branch for relief, which leads us to the root. Other times, we go straight to the root.
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Root & Branch
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, every disharmony has a root (the underlying or root cause) and a branch (the symptoms you experience). Our work is to understand both, and to treat what your body needs. Sometimes that means first addressing the branch for relief, which leads us to the root. Other times, we go straight to the root.
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Root & Branch
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, every disharmony has a root (the underlying or root cause) and a branch (the symptoms you experience). Our work is to understand both, and to treat what your body needs. Sometimes that means first addressing the branch for relief, which leads us to the root. Other times, we go straight to the root.
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Integrative Partnership
We're here to partner with you and your existing health team. We'll explore how your body responds to acupuncture and determine whether herbal medicine could offer you something more, assess your nutrition through a more thoughtful lens, and make referrals when another path serves you better. We want for you to live in concert with what your health goals are, and to get you excited about caring for yourself!
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Integrative Partnership
We're here to partner with you and your existing health team. We'll explore how your body responds to acupuncture and determine whether herbal medicine could offer you something more, assess your nutrition through a more thoughtful lens, and make referrals when another path serves you better. We want for you to live in concert with what your health goals are, and to get you excited about caring for yourself!
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Integrative Partnership
We're here to partner with you and your existing health team. We'll explore how your body responds to acupuncture and determine whether herbal medicine could offer you something more, assess your nutrition through a more thoughtful lens, and make referrals when another path serves you better. We want for you to live in concert with what your health goals are, and to get you excited about caring for yourself!
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Healing Modalities
Testimonials
Our Clinic Through Their Eyes
I came to the root and the branch seeking support to get pregnant and what I received was so much more. My cycle regulated, my sleep improved, and I learned how to truly nourish my body. I felt deeply supported during pregnancy, postpartum, and now as a new mama, feel grounded, present, and well. This care changed my life and how I show up for my little one."
~ K.
You feel safe and welcome to share what is going on."
~ Y
You feel safe and welcome to share what is going on."
~ Y
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FAQ's
New to Eastern Medicine?
What Is Acupuncture and does it hurt?
What is the scientific rationale for acupuncture?
What are some conditions that acupuncture treats?
Do you sell herbs and supplements?
Do you accept insurance?
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FAQ's
New to Eastern Medicine?
What Is Acupuncture and does it hurt?
What is the scientific rationale for acupuncture?
What are some conditions that acupuncture treats?
Do you sell herbs and supplements?
Do you accept insurance?
What is a Superbill?
FAQ's