tiny needles
making a
big difference
Yerba Buena Community Acupuncture
San Francisco, CA $15-40 treatments
Appointments:
Monday 4-8
Tuesday 12-4
Wednesday 12-8
Thursday 4-8
Friday 12-4
Saturday 12-2
Closed Sunday
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It's simple and convenient
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415/409-1506
Same-day appointments
are welcome
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Centrally located at
1808 McAllister _ Baker
San Francisco
North of the Panhandle
Welcome to Yerba Buena Community Acupuncture!
Our mission is to provide effective, affordable, holistic medicine
in an open, sustainable community space.
Acupuncture is one of the oldest and most commonly used systems of healing in the world.
It is simple, safe, and sustainable. As acupuncture has moved more into the mainstream in the United States, it has
become prohibitively expensive for most people. However, acupuncture does not need to be expensive to be effective!
If it is affordable and accessible to everybody, it can be part of the solution to the soaring cost of healthcare.
At our clinic, we use a sliding scale of $15-$40 per visit. Pay what you like with no questions asked.
This approach allows you to come in as often as needed to resolve and manage your health concerns,
and creates a quiet, peaceful space where we can come together to rest.
Welcome to a revolution in healthcare!
Take off your shoes, sit back in a comfortable chair, and relax with one of the oldest healing methods known to humankind. We look forward to working with you!
Our clinic appreciates the diversity of human beings and does not discriminate based on race, age, religion, ability, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, height, weight, national origin, language, educaton, medical diagnosis, or any other factor.
What We Treat
Acupuncture is an effective treatment for many conditions!
Many people come in to stay healthy and calm, while others seek
support for chronic illnesses. Acupuncture is able to work on so
many conditions by stimulating the body's innate healing process.
Here are some conditions we commonly see in our clinic, though we treat many others;
please feel free to ask questions about other conditions.
Pain: muscle, tendon, bone, joint, nerve; tendonitis, arthritis, sciatica, RSI; injuries, acute or chronic
Stress: overthinking, emotional tension, mental chatter, physical symptoms of stress
Energy: fatigue, bouts of low energy throughout the day, trouble focusing or concentrating
Sleep: insomnia, interrupted and restless sleep, poor quality sleep, trouble falling asleep
Emotions: anxiety, depression, irritability, mood disorders of all kinds, recovery from trauma
Allergies: seasonal/hay fever, sinusitis, runny nose, itchy eyes; food allergies
Digestion: irregular bowels, acid reflux, bloating, IBS, Crohn's, other conditions
Hormones: fertility difficulties, PMS, menopause, thyroid/endrocrine imbalances
Aging: general health, blood pressure regulation, memory, joints/arthritis, energy
Addiction: help with cravings, detox, and support; ear seeds for support between treatments
Pregnancy and children's health: pregnancy and pre-labor support, children's health
What to expect
During your initial visit, you'll fill out some simple paperwork, talk privately with a staff acupuncturist about your health concerns, and head into our peaceful community treatment room. Pick a recliner, remove your shoes and socks, roll up your sleeves and pant legs, and settle back comfortably. We may feel your pulse and look at your tongue for additional diagnostic information, then swab the points we will needle with a bit of rubbing alcohol. Then we'll insert hair-thin, sterile, stainless steel, single-use needles at varying points in your arms, legs, head, and ears. After that, rest comfortably for as long as you'd like- usually 30-60 minutes.
If this is your first acupuncture treatment, we'll make sure you are at ease every step of the way. We treat lots of people who are needle shy, and we are certain you will be pleasantly surprised at how painless acupuncture can be. Most people find it so relaxing that they fall fast asleep!
A few helpful tips:
~Try to come in having eaten something in the last few hours.
~Let us know if you have to be up at a certain time, and we will take note.
~You are welcome to pay and use the restroom before you settle in.
~Rest as long as you like; people rest for as short as 30 minutes and as long as two hours! Most feel done after 45-60 minutes, but it's really up to you. Just clear your throat or give us a look when you're ready to be unpinned.
Check out this great video about community acupuncture from our friends at Working Class Acupuncture in Portland, Oregon.
Getting started is easy! Give us a call at 415/409.1506 or
Affordable Rates
All of our treatments are available on a sliding scale of $15-40. No questions asked; we trust you to know how much you can afford!
We accept cash, checks, and credit cards, and are happy to provide superbill receipts upon request. We also carry a wide variety of inexpensive herbal remedies.
Acupuncture is most effective when it is done frequently and regularly. One to two treatments a week for 2-4 weeks is often required to make progress on most kinds of health problems. The purpose of our sliding scale is to make successful treatment accessible and affordable.
Ongoing promotions:
Frequent recliner card : pick one up at your first visit, get a stamp with each visit, and when your card is full, turn it in for a free treatment.
Free friend card : give a friend a great reason to try acupuncture Take a free friend card and give it to someone who hasn't been in before.
August News and Specials!
August back-to-school special!
If you teach, administrate, educate, or attend a school, come on in throughout the month of August and pay only $10 for your treatments! New patients and return patients are all welcome.
Our next Free Day!
It's been too long since our last one. Wednesday, August 24th, from noon to 3pm, all treatments are free. If you have friends who have been waiting to try acupuncture, bring them in! No appointments are necessary, though you are welcome to reserve a spot in advance by booking online to the left.
It's so hard to say goodbye...
We are very sad to say farewell to our co-founding acupunk, Jules Dirsa. Jules is making a big move to the lovely city of Minneapolis. Tanja will be taking over Jules' Thursday evening shifts. Good luck Jules, we will miss you!
Please don't keep us a secret!
Wondering how you can support us? Tell your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors about us! We are growing and would love to expand our hours and bring on another punk. Send us your people and we will make it happen!
Tui Na Massage with Dave McConville, LMT
Tui Na is based on the theories of TCM with the intent of opening up blockages in energy channels known as meridians to balance Yin and Yang. Tui Na uses soft tissue manipulation to open these blockages. It is performed with the client fully clothed, no oils are used.
Appointments and prices: Tuesdays 1-8pm, Thursdays, 12-7pm, and, starting in September, 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 11-3. Sessions are $1/minute, available in increments of 15, 30, 45, 60, and 90 minutes. Schedule in advance here:
About Dave: Dave is a Licensed Massage Therapist in San Francisco as well as in New Hampshire. He has been studying and practicing massage for over 10 years. He completed an 850 hour massage program at New England Academy of Therapeutic Sciences in Dublin, NH in June of 2001.
After working for a chiropractic office and maintaing a small private practice, Dave moved to the Bay Area. In 2005, he completed a 300 hour Tui Na certification program at the Academy of Chinese Culture & Health Sciences in Oakland. Dave is also a permaculture designer, educator and urban farmer.
We are proud to be members of the Community Acupuncture Network, joining hundreds of practitioners around the world in providing accessible acupuncture.
Demetra Delia Markis, L.Ac.
Demetra is the founder and director of Yerba Buena Community Acupuncture. She is licensed as an acupuncturist by the state of California, and is a graduate of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco..
Demetra began her studies in Western herbal medicine in after finishing her undergraduate degree in theatre arts in upstate New York. She then relocated to the Bay Area and studied plant medicine with the Ohlone Center for Herbal Studies in Berkeley and the Sage Mountain Herbal Learning Center in Massachusetts. She continues her herbal training through continuing education from the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism.
Demetra sings with Conspiracy of Venus, a women's a'cappella chorus devoted to exploring the art and technique of singing music in a community environment. She lives with her husband and daughter in the Upper Haight.
Tanja Dehne, L.Ac.
Tanja is also a licensed acupuncturist by the state of California, as well as a graduate of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is a diplomate of Oriental Medicine, having been certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree in Latin American and Latino Studies, and is bilingual in Spanish and English. In her spare time she enjoys studying photography, music and languages.
Tanja es tambien una acupuncturista licenciado por el estado de California, y un graduado del Colegio Americano de Medicina Tradicional China. Ella es una diplomado de la medicina oriental, certificado por la Comision Nacional de Certificacion de la Acupuntura y Medicina Oriental. Ella recibio su titulo de grado en Estudios Latinoamericanos y Latinos, y es bilingue en espanol e Ingles. En su tiempo libre le gusta el estudio de fotografia, musica e idiomas.
Email: yerbabuenaacupuncture_gmail.com
Phone: 415/409.1506
Location: 1808 McAllister Street, San Francisco
Free two-hour street parking;
nearby bus lines include 5, 31, 21, 43, and 24.
