Western Medicine Meets Eastern Healing Methods
Dr. Kristen Sparrow, MD
As a board-certified anesthesiologist and pediatrician, I understand the importance of evidence-based medical research. And as a patient, I’ve personally experienced relief from debilitating conditions through acupuncture.
A Personal Path to Healing
When you feel like you’ve tried everything to feel better, you’ll do anything to find relief. At least that’s my story. After practicing as a San Francisco-based anesthesiologist for 11 years, my allergies became so crippling that I could no longer work. That’s when I discovered acupuncture.
Live Your Longest, Healthiest Life
If suffering from everyday pain, stress, and illness is holding you back, you’re not alone. I’ve been there myself and am happy to share what I’ve learned over many years in Acupuncture and Medical practice. Ancient Acupuncture techniques backed by the most recent Immunology, Neuroscience, and Longevity Research help promote healing and resilience by activating your body’s elegant feedback systems. These gentle, relaxing treatments will help you feel better, get back your edge, and achieve your true potential.
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Find Freedom From Pesky Reactions
Sneezing, puffy eyes, runny nose, eczema, and asthma are all too common to allergy sufferers. Allergic reactions happen when the immune system overreacts to harmless stimuli. But there is relief in sight. Acupuncture can calm your immune system’s hyperactivity to reduce or even eliminate your seasonal and ongoing allergies for good.
Release Your Tension & Calm the System
Controlling stress is a key aspect of solid, holistic health. When your body is flooded with stress hormones, the inflammatory response disrupts many other systems and organs, including digestion, immune responses, endocrine activity, heart health, and more. Acupuncture uses targeted points to reduce inflammation and promote relaxation, positive mood, better sleep, and even longevity.
Restore Your Body's Natural Balance
Anxiety and depression dominate our Western culture. Medications don’t always work, have unwanted side effects, and can even exacerbate symptoms. Growing evidence proves electroacupuncture (electrical stimulation + acupuncture) positively treats mood disorders by increasing endorphins, reducing the body’s stress response, and balancing neurochemistry.
Stop the Misery Before it Even Starts
More than just a headache, a migraine’s intense pain and debilitating side effects make normal daily living almost impossible. And some medications may make symptoms even worse. Luckily, there’s a better way. Acupuncture works differently and prevents the problem in the first place. Using research-based techniques, sessions provide autonomic balance and relaxation to prevent the triggers that cause migraines.
Client Reviews
Finally a Path to Finally, a Path to True Healing
As someone who has suffered with chronic, debilitating migraines my entire life, I never imagined living migraine-free was possible. Dr. Sparrow changed that for me. Within weeks of receiving treatmet I noticed a huge shift in the frequency and severity of my migraines -something years of various doctors, medications and pain relievers could not do. These treatments have been life changing.
As an acupuncturist and MD, Dr.Sparrow's approach is unique in that she brings both an eastern and western perspective to her practice. Her approach is holistic, personalized, research driven and warm.
Beyond living migraine-free, there are many reasons why Dr.Sparrow has made a positive impact on my life; I leave every treatment feeling deeply relaxed, revitalized and stronger.
I’ve been seeing Dr. Sparrow for over two years to help manage chronic migraines. I’ve tried various medications over the past decade, but nothing has helped as much as my acupuncture treatments. I’ve found my headaches to be much less frequent and much more manageable since I started going to see Dr. Sparrow. I can’t recommend her practice enough.
It is also such a pleasure to visit the office, which is very comfortable, and to see Dr. Sparrow, who is lovely. In addition to being so knowledgeable and skilled, she has a very open and welcoming demeanor and has created a comfortable and relaxing environment. I look forward to my visits every week!
I've been going to Dr Sparrow for acupuncture for two years and it's the best part of my week. She is really gifted and works wonders on blood pressure and balancing hormones. She is also renowned for helping people with migraine headaches. She's very gentle and accurate and I barely feel the needles going in. She is also great fun to talk to which makes it all the more enjoyable. You will feel so good when you leave her office that you won't believe it. She is a medical Doctor so her combined knowledge of western and eastern medicine make her unique. She also works on the vagus nerve to help calm the nervous system and is writing a book on the subject. I like that she is constantly studying and looking for the best ways to help her patients. She also tracks your progress over time. Her office is lovely and relaxing and easy to get to with easy street parking and her prices are very reasonable. She is a true professional and she will explain to you all of the amazing benefits of acupuncture. I honestly can't say enough good things about Dr Sparrow. I highly recommend going to see her.
I love going to see Dr. Sparrow. She is an MD that practices eastern medicine so often I feel like I'm getting the best of both worlds.
I started seeing her for acupuncture to treat my allergies about 3 years ago and it's changed my life. I used to take 4 prescriptions a day to treat asthma and allergies because they were so bad. I now take nothing but the occasional over the counter treatment on really bad days. My organs are so happy!
Dr. Sparrow is thoughtful, always striving to improve her treatments and your health by doing personal studies on what is working. She's really personable and easy to talk to about your situation - she's become a delightful friend.
My New Book
Radical Resilience: The Dazzling New Science Behind Ancient Practice for Good Health, Long Life and a Promise for Medicine's Future
“Radical Resilience” by Kristen Sparrow, MD, blends ancient health teachings with modern science to redefine wellness and longevity. This insightful book, through a blend of acupuncture, neuroscience, and immunology, challenges conventional medical perspectives and guides readers towards achieving enduring health and resilience in today’s world.
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