Meet Spleen 6, or Sanyinjiao as it's known in Chinese. We also lovingly call this point "three yin crossing." Why the name? Because it sits right at the crossing point of three major meridians: the liver, spleen, and kidney. This strategic meeting place is what gives it such incredible power to influence multiple aspects of the body at once, making it a staple for our providers. This beautiful point helps to nourish yin, support healthy digestion, and calm the mind all at the

Fire cupping helps move stagnant qi and blood (think of it like a deeper massage) to loosen things up and get energy flowing harmoniously again. It is also used for something we call “releasing the exterior”. Imagine someone breaking into your home through an open door. You want to get them outside before you lock up, right? Cupping works the same way as it helps open those pathways for you to push pathogens out before they settle in deeper. So whether you’re dealing with ten

As an add-on to your acupuncture treatment! This LED light therapy device based on NASA-developed technology uses therapeutic light energy to help your body heal naturally from within.  Celluma delivers blue, red, and near-infrared light wavelengths that give your cells the energy boost they need to repair and regenerate. Celluma helps reduce inflammation and pain, speeds up tissue repair, and boosts collagen production.  It can also help with hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a small gathering at the root & the branch for perinatal practitioners in our community. It was wonderful to come together and talk about how we can better support families with Traditional Chinese Medicine. The evening brought together familiar faces and new connections alike. Many colleagues were able to catch up after far too long, and others who had been hoping to meet finally had the chance to connect in person. The energy in

Hailing from Los Angeles, Zoë Brown, L.Ac is a licensed acupuncturist new to San Francisco.   After completing her B.A. in Medical Anthropology at Dartmouth College, she earned her Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture at Emperor’s College in Los Angeles. Zoë is also a certified Reiki practitioner and trained in Craniosacral therapy, and believes in a multi-modal, integrative approach to facilitate optimal healing.   Zoë loves using acupuncture to treat psych

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