Areas We Serve
At Peninsula Acupuncture, we proudly serve clients across the heart of Silicon Valley, including Los Altos, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, and Portola Valley.
Our clinic is a trusted destination for acupuncture, massage, Rolfing, cupping therapy, Chinese herbs, Western herbal medicine, and holistic health services.
Whether you’re seeking back or neck pain relief, support for stress, insomnia, or hormonal balance, or simply a more natural path to wellness, our practitioners offer personalized care to help you feel your best.
We also provide virtual consultations and health coaching, allowing you to receive expert guidance from the comfort of your home.
Conditions We Treat
Our integrative approach blends traditional Chinese medicine, herbal therapies, massage, and modern health coaching to address a wide range of conditions, including:
- Back, neck, and joint pain
- Sciatica and nerve pain
- Muscle tension and injuries
- Headaches and migraines
- Stress, anxiety, and insomnia
- Hormonal imbalance and perimenopause
- Digestive issues and fatigue
- Allergies and immune system support
We specialize in back pain relief acupuncture, neck pain treatment, joint pain therapy, and scalp or body cupping to improve circulation, mobility, and overall vitality. Whether you’re new to holistic care or looking for ongoing support, our practitioners create individualized plans tailored to your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
While both techniques use thin needles, acupuncture is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and focuses on restoring energy balance (Qi) throughout the body. Dry needling, on the other hand, is a Western method that targets muscle trigger points to relieve pain. At Peninsula Acupuncture, we incorporate traditional acupuncture to support both physical and emotional wellness.
Yes! We offer therapeutic massage, Rolfing (structural integration), and cupping therapy to complement acupuncture treatments. These services help relieve tension, improve posture, and enhance circulation for lasting results.
Yes — our virtual consultations make it easy to stay on track with your wellness plan wherever you are. We provide online sessions for health coaching, herbal consultations, and follow-up care.
Acupuncture is known to help with back and neck pain, joint pain, sciatica, headaches, stress, insomnia, and digestive disorders. Many patients also find relief from chronic fatigue, anxiety, and hormone-related symptoms.
The number of sessions varies depending on your condition and overall health goals. Some patients experience noticeable relief after just one or two treatments, while others benefit from a series of weekly sessions to achieve lasting results. During your initial consultation, we’ll create a personalized acupuncture and wellness plan tailored to your specific needs — whether you’re addressing back pain, sciatica, or stress management.
Yes, acupuncture is extremely safe when performed by a licensed practitioner. The needles are very thin, sterile, and single-use, causing minimal to no discomfort. Many patients describe the sensation as a mild tingling or warmth followed by deep relaxation. Acupuncture promotes natural healing and balance without the side effects commonly associated with medication or invasive procedures.
