Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Acupuncture Specialist in San Francisco
Daniela Freda, LAc has been dedicated to providing holistic East Asian Medicine since 2005. Our practice integrates acupuncture, herbal medicine, and personalized wellness strategies to address a wide range of health concerns. With a focus on balancing mind, body, and spirit, we offer tailored treatments for pain management, fertility support, migraine relief, and chronic condition management. Our founder, Daniela Freda, brings over 15 years of clinical experience and a commitment to integrative care, working alongside patients' existing healthcare providers to optimize outcomes.We prioritize patient education and self-care practices, empowering individuals to achieve lasting health improvements through natural approaches. Our services are grounded in evidence-based practices while honoring traditional Chinese medicine principles.
Services
Acupuncture
Moxibustion
Cupping Therapy
Herbal Medicine
Fertility Support
Migraine Relief
Pain Management
Women's Health
Stress Reduction
Digestive Health
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of combined clinical experience in East Asian Medicine
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual health goals
- Integrative approach combining acupuncture with modern wellness strategies
- Specialized expertise in fertility support and migraine management
- Commitment to patient education and sustainable self-care practices
Associations and certifications
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
What people say
Amazing practitioner
Personalized treatment plans
Effective pain relief
Compassionate care
Successful fertility support
Services
Acupuncture
Precision acupuncture treatments using sterile needles to stimulate healing points. Addresses chronic pain, migraines, and systemic imbalances by restoring qi flow. Combines traditional techniques with evidence-based protocols for optimal results.
Moxibustion
Ancient herbal heat therapy using mugwort to enhance circulation and qi flow. Effective for cold-related conditions, menstrual pain, and muscle tension. Delivered through direct or indirect application methods tailored to patient comfort.
Cupping Therapy
Modern cupping techniques using glass or plastic cups to relieve muscle tension and improve circulation. Targets back pain, shoulder stiffness, and respiratory conditions through controlled suction and meridian stimulation.
Herbal Medicine
Customized herbal formulations using contaminant-free ingredients. Addresses digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and chronic conditions through personalized blends based on individual diagnoses and constitution.
Fertility Support
Comprehensive acupuncture and herbal programs for preconception care, IVF support, and pregnancy wellness. Focuses on hormonal balance, uterine health, and stress reduction through specialized treatment protocols.
People
Daniela Freda
Licensed Acupuncturist
Daniela Freda, L.Ac., has practiced East Asian Medicine since 2005. A graduate of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, she combines clinical expertise with personal experience managing migraines. Her approach integrates acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutritional counseling to address chronic conditions and women's health.
Questions
What conditions do you treat with acupuncture?
We treat chronic pain, migraines, fertility issues, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and stress-related conditions using acupuncture and complementary therapies.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance claims but do not directly bill insurance providers. Check with your carrier for acupuncture coverage details.
How many sessions will I need?
Treatment plans vary by condition. Chronic issues typically require 6-12 weekly sessions, while acute conditions may improve in 3-4 visits. Individual responses to treatment affect duration.
Are herbal medicines safe?
We prescribe only contaminant-tested, organic herbs from reputable suppliers. Formulations are customized to your diagnosis and monitored for safety and effectiveness.
Can acupuncture help with IVF success?
Yes, our fertility protocols improve uterine blood flow and hormonal balance. Research shows acupuncture increases IVF success rates when combined with conventional treatments.
What should I wear to appointments?
Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows access to acupuncture points from elbows/knees down. Treatment gowns are available for specific therapies.
Reviews (7)
Florinda F.
Apr 04, 2020
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Daniela is amazing. During this difficult time she continues to support her clients with Telehealth Appointments. On an appointment with me on telehealth she taught me techniques to help with a headache and stress. She has such a gentle way to support me. She listens and warmly offers advice. She is a gem.
Gabriela W.
Feb 24, 2020
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Where do I even start? I trust Daniela. Fully. She has brought healing into my life in more ways than one. She won't judge your choices. She will honor the germophobe in you by alcohol swabbing all insertion points (as a nurse, this is big-time important to me), will listen carefully and intently, will sit with you during your session if needed, will regulate your cycle, will offer Eastern medicine nutrition nuggets, and will help you wean off your antihistamine in a week. Bonus? She will feel like your girl throughout all of it. A gem, truly.
Paul K.
Jan 14, 2020
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I contacted Daniela yesterday after having discomfort with tendinitis. She was able to see me today. I had a wonderful experience with her. She was very nice very comforting and incredibly professional. She spent a little time with me going over the issue with my tendinitis. She then gave me treatment with acupuncture and massage therapy. I highly recommend Daniela! Thanks Daniela for seeing me on very short notice
Mak A.
Aug 21, 2017
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I've been going to Daniela for treatment for over 6 months now. And I'm so lucky to have found her. She's an incredibly mindful, patient, attentive and kind acupuncturist. She also introduced me to cupping and has given me great nutritional advice. I have mixed feelings sharing a good review for Daniela because I want to keep her all to myself, haha. But she deserves all the praise.
Gigi D.
Jan 04, 2017
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Daniela is the absolute best. She's worked with me in the past, helping regulate my cycle and manage PMS symptoms (totally worked and have been fine since). But what really stood out was her willingness to help me most recently even though I was no longer an "active" patient of hers. She worked to help point me in the direction of specialists specific to my current needs and was willing to share knowledge and guidance until I got the help I needed.
She validated all my concerns (when a number of doctors told me nothing was wrong), helped me figure out a solution, and guided me through the process of finding the help I needed! Thankful I've had her as both a healer and guide!
She validated all my concerns (when a number of doctors told me nothing was wrong), helped me figure out a solution, and guided me through the process of finding the help I needed! Thankful I've had her as both a healer and guide!
Anna C.
Nov 30, 2015
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Daniela has been a lifesaver for me in coping with severe morning sickness. Not only has the acupuncture helped manage my symptoms, but her approach is truly integrative -- she has given me great advice about when to seek conventional treatment as well, and how to manage the treatments in concert. She also has a wealth of knowledge about other practitioners in the city and has referred me to other great people where appropriate. Daniela has a calming and supportive presence and really makes sure you are comfortable during the treatments.
I also really appreciate how easy it is to work with Daniela -- receipts, appointment reminders, etc are all online, she accepts credit cards and is super quick to respond to questions by email. She's also great at giving me techniques to try at home and sending supplementary materials so they are easy to understand.
I also really appreciate how easy it is to work with Daniela -- receipts, appointment reminders, etc are all online, she accepts credit cards and is super quick to respond to questions by email. She's also great at giving me techniques to try at home and sending supplementary materials so they are easy to understand.
Carrie J.
Jul 25, 2015
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In just a few visits Daniela has already vastly helped me -- body, mind and spirit! I knew instantly when I first read her website that I was going to like her, but I wasn't prepared to absolutely LOVE her this quickly. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable of Chinese medicine and herbal supplements, she is also unbelievable with the 1-1 personal attention that she provides. Her knowledge is so extremely specific that it's easy to tell she is not just lumping you into a standard practice of care, but really customizing her work to you.
This is also evidenced in the tailored recommendation she provides to you during and after your sessions. My only regret in being a patient of Daniela's is that I did not find her sooner. What a gem. I am grateful, grateful, grateful to have found her practice!
This is also evidenced in the tailored recommendation she provides to you during and after your sessions. My only regret in being a patient of Daniela's is that I did not find her sooner. What a gem. I am grateful, grateful, grateful to have found her practice!
