Acupuncture

Feel Better with Acupuncture in San Francisco

At Alchemy Acupuncture, we combine Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern techniques to help you manage pain, reduce stress, and restore balance. Led by Dr. Sarah Maiden, we offer personalized acupuncture service, results-driven care in the heart of San Francisco.

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The Alchemy Acupuncture Experience
Expert Care by Dr. Sarah Maiden

Dr. Sarah Maiden is not only the owner but also the heartbeat of Alchemy Acupuncture. Each visit, Dr. Maiden brings years of medical and clinical experience, an incredible wealth of knowledge, and a kind heart to your care. With Dr. Maiden’s TCM background and her mission of integrative medicine, you can expect a valuable, personalized, and successful healing journey.

About Dr. Sarah Maiden, DACM, LAc

At Alchemy Acupuncture, I work with the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine and modern, personalized care to help you feel better naturally. Acupuncture is not just about needles. As a clinically proven therapy, acupuncture engages the nervous system, improves circulation, reduces inflammation,, and encourages healing from the inside job.

Acupuncture can help with the underlying cause of acute back pain, neck pain, an old sports injury, or recent days of stress and fatigue, rather than just covering up symptoms.

With my support and guidance, I will be with you during the discovery process of what is happening with your body, establishing a plan through my observations, discussing treatment options, and making a plan together based on your goals and needs. Acupuncture is very often a very relaxing treatment, and most people see positive shifts to their healing after a few treatments of acupuncture.

I offer other treatments along with acupuncture, such as herbal medicine, nutrition and dietary support and also lifestyle recommendations as a way to manifest desired changes in a healthy and sustainable way, especially with respect to women’s health, digestive issues, and chronic pain.

No matter where you are starting from whether you are training for a race or suffer from fatigue or burnout, my intention is to assist you in connecting more with your own body in order to heal and thrive.

.— Dr. Sarah Maiden

Reviews

					  After months of painful sciatica and lots of Physical Therapy I was experiencing worsening symptoms. After one session with Sarah my pain was greatly reduced! A few sessions later it is continuing to improve. Sarah is also helping me develop a more healthy lifestyle including coaching on posture, stretching, etc.				
Dan R.
12/18/2022 

					  Dr. Sarah Maiden is hands down the most effective healer I have ever seen. She combines a high level of skill in acupuncture with a deep knowledge of herbal medicine and a compassionate approach. When I started seeing Sarah my body was just "out of sorts." My running and cycling had become a chore. She tackled one problem at a time and within a month the results were amazing. She is also very effective at treating the minor injuries of an aging body. I tweaked my knee backpacking recently and after a couple sessions, it was pain free. I am also very impressed with how she is attentive to issues that need referral to "western" medicine. She noticed a lump in my calf that turned out to be a fast-growing (non-malignant) cyst. I would recommend Sarah to anyone!				
Charles D.
11/19/2021 

					  Sara is the best professional I've been in the past years! I've never had a back injury and after being on an orthopedist and he didn't give a dime to resolve my problem I started going at Sara's weekly. My sciatic nerve was inflamed after falling in the ice and I was with so much pain, couldn't seat, walk properly, even sleep well. I couldn't be more grateful to her, because now, I'm pain free for more than a week now and ready to come back on my workout routine.				
Mayara C.
2/02/2023 

Frequently Asked Questions

What Types of Conditions Can Be Treated With Acupuncture?

Acupuncture has been researched and is documented to help many and a variety of conditions such as; chronic pain, stress, anxiety, gastrointestinal issues, migraines, and a whole lot of other challenges! Acupuncture can also support your general health and health prevention needs.

Is Acupuncture safe?

Acupuncture is generally safe and well tolerated when performed by a licensed practitioner, like Dr. Sarah Maiden! The needles are sterile and single use to try to avoid any risk.

How long is an appointment?

An acupuncture appointment lasts approximately 45 minutes, the initial visit is often longer because the first appointment includes the primary concern and initial consultation.

What Happens On My First Visit?

Your first visit will include a thorough consultation. Dr. Maiden will review your health history and current health concerns, followed by a personalized acupuncture treatment.

Can children receive acupuncture?

Yes, we have had great success with youngsters! Considerations are made in needle size and technique.

How Do I Book An Appointment?

You can book your appointment directly on the website by clicking on the Book Appointment button or email me at Dr.SarahMaidenLAc@gmail.com.

Are you ready to feel the effects of cupping therapy?

Embark on your journey to wellness with Alchemy Acupuncture. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call us at (415) 504-2416 or email us at Dr.SarahMaidenLAc@gmail.com. Discover the transformative power of acupuncture and holistic health at Alchemy Acupuncture, San Francisco.

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