Internal Medicine Acupuncture
Personalized treatment for sleep, stress, hormones, digestion, and immunity, rooted in TCM and modern clinical insight.
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A sanctuary for holistic care in the Mission District, guiding you toward lasting balance and vitality.

Both founders graduated summa cum laude from Berkeley's Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College
Integrative care that blends Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern clinical research
Bookable Tuesday through Sunday at 977 Valencia Street, plus home visits across the Bay Area
At AKARA, we blend ancient healing traditions with modern wellness practices so you can take real control of your health — with personalized care that treats you as a whole person, not a collection of symptoms.
Personalized treatment for sleep, stress, hormones, digestion, and immunity, rooted in TCM and modern clinical insight.
Learn more →Precision-based care for pain, performance, and recovery, blending dry needling and sports medicine principles.
Learn more →Custom Chinese herbal formulas tailored to your full presentation, used to support root-cause healing.
Learn more →FDA-cleared medical-grade microneedling that boosts collagen and supports natural skin rejuvenation.
Learn more →A natural alternative to Botox and fillers, supporting circulation, collagen, and facial muscle tone.
Learn more →Sculpting and de-puffing facial work that supports lymphatic flow and a clearer, brighter complexion.
Learn more →Suction-based therapy used to release tension, support circulation, and aid recovery.
Learn more →Targeted scraping work for muscle tension, fascial restrictions, and chronic tightness.
Learn more →Modern life requires a thoughtful approach to health, one that considers the whole person, not just individual symptoms. Each session is customized to address your current needs and evolves alongside your health journey.
Our goal is to empower you to feel confident, balanced, and deeply connected to your wellbeing every step of the way.







"AKARA changed how I think about my own body. The care here is precise, patient, and genuinely personalised. I leave each session feeling like the team actually understood what I came in for."Mission District Patient
977 Valencia Street, in the heart of San Francisco's Mission. Easy walking distance from 24th Street BART, Dolores Park, and the Castro.
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