First Visit
First Step. Schedule Your Appointment
We invite you to schedule your first appointment at your convenience. As part of the process, feel free to submit any questions you may have for our doctor—our team will be happy to assist you. If you have insurance, kindly provide your insurance ID number and date of birth, and we will verify if your coverage applies to our services. We’re here to ensure that you receive the best care and support from the very start.
Second Step.Traditional Four-Step Diagnosis
During your initial visit, we’ll begin with a comprehensive four-step diagnosis to get a clear understanding of your health.​
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Consultation and Assessment: Our experienced herbal practitioners begin by conducting a comprehensive consultation. During this process, we take the time to understand your unique health history, concerns, and goals. We listen attentively to your symptoms and any underlying issues you may be facing.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Diagnosis: We employ the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which includes techniques such as pulse diagnosis, tongue examination, and questioning about your lifestyle and diet. These methods provide valuable insights into the balance of Qi, Yin, and Yang within your body.
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Pattern Identification: Based on the information gathered, we identify the specific patterns or imbalances in your body's energy (Qi) and essential life forces (Yin and Yang). This diagnosis helps us determine the root causes of your health issues.
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Personalized Prescription: Using the results of the traditional diagnosis, we create a personalized herbal prescription tailored to your unique constitution and health needs. This prescription may include a combination of herbal formulas that address the identified patterns of imbalance.
Herbal Formulation and Customization
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Selecting the Right Herbs: Our herbal practitioners carefully select high-quality herbs with known therapeutic properties. These herbs are chosen based on their compatibility with your specific diagnosis.
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Creating a Custom Blend: We create a customized herbal blend that may include a variety of herbs. The combination and dosage of these herbs are precisely calculated to address your individual health issues.
Monitoring and Adjustments
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Initial Treatment: You will begin taking your personalized herbal prescription as directed by our practitioners. It's important to follow the prescribed regimen consistently.
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Monitoring Progress: We closely monitor your progress throughout your treatment journey. Regular check-ins and assessments help us evaluate the effectiveness of the herbal prescription.
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Adjustments as Needed: If necessary, we make adjustments to your herbal prescription to ensure it continues to align with your evolving health needs. This flexibility allows us to adapt to your unique response to the treatment.
Achieving Complete Health Improvement
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Holistic Wellness: Our goal is to support not just the relief of symptoms but your overall well-being. The personalized herbal prescription addresses the root causes of your health issues, helping you achieve a state of balance and vitality.
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Long-Term Health: We closely monitor your progress throughout your treatment journey. Regular check-ins and assessments help us evaluate the effectiveness of the herbal prescription.
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Adjustments as Needed: With continued guidance and herbal support, many of our clients experience long-term health improvements. Our approach is not just about short-term relief but about sustaining your well-being.
By following this comprehensive four-step process, we aim to provide you with the most effective and personalized herbal prescriptions to address your health concerns and help you achieve complete well-being. Our experienced practitioners are here to guide you on your journey to better health every step of the way.
4 Steps assessments & Acugraph test
$148 (60 mins)
Third Step. Make Your Personalized Plan
Acupuncture
Holistic Wellness
Mental Wellness
Our acupuncture and pain management services focus on holistic care, addressing the root causes of your discomfort with personalized treatments that go beyond symptom relief. You’ll experience a holistic approach that promotes lasting health and balance.
Holistic wellness focuses on treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—by addressing the root causes of imbalance rather than just symptoms. Our holistic wellness services, including cupping, moxibustion, infrared light therapy, and aromatherapy, focus on addressing the root causes of imbalance.
Our mental wellness services focus on restoring balance to your mind and body. Through personalized treatments, we address stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges, promoting relaxation and inner peace.
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What is acupuncture?Acupuncture is a holistic treatment where super-thin, sterile needles are gently placed on specific points of your body to help you feel better and boost your overall wellness. Whether you're looking to ease pain, reduce stress, or improve your sleep, acupuncture offers a personalized approach that can help you feel your best.
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Does acupuncture hurt?Don’t worry—it’s not painful at all. The thin nature of the needles used during treatment often results in a relaxing and pleasurable experience. In fact, most people find it relaxing, and you might even drift off to sleep during the session.
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What areas do you serve?People from nearby areas like Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Stanford, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, San Francisco, and San Jose choose our clinic for its convenient location and expertise.
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What services do you offer?We offer acupuncture therapy, acupuncture with electric stimulation, cupping therapy, red light therapy or infrared light therapy, moxibustion therapy, and Chinese herbal therapy.
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What conditions do you treat?We treat women's health, addressing a range of gynecological issues such as menstrual cramps or pelvic pain, cycle irregularities, fertility challenges, PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, uterine prolapse, urinary incontinence, vaginitis, Candidiasis, breast concerns, abnormal bleeding, menorrhagia, pregnancy confirmation, perimenopause, and menopause. In addition, we treat conditions such as chronic pain, back pain, joint pain, arthritis, sprains, headaches, sleep disturbances, weight management, digestive issues, sinus infections, flu, asthma management, seasonal allergies, food allergies, acne, and skin changes. We also take a holistic approach to your well-being, supporting your mental health by helping reduce stress and anxiety, so you can feel balanced and whole.
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What makes Dr. Kelly's approach special?Dr. Kelly's specialty lies in her expertise with a comprehensive four-step diagnosis approach. She starts with an engaging and thorough consultation to understand your unique health history, concerns, and goals. Next, she employs Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques, including pulse diagnosis and tongue examination, to assess the balance of Qi, Yin, and Yang in your body. From there, she identifies specific imbalances and crafts a personalized herbal prescription tailored to your unique needs, ensuring an effective and individualized treatment plan.
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Do you accept insurance?We accept PPO insurance.