Life is a Beautiful Puzzle
Let's Navigate Yours Together
Dr. Debbie Ma combines 17+ years of expertise from China's No.1 international hospitals with a personalized approach that honors your unique journey.
@ Mission @ Cow Hollow
Women Owned
LGBTG+
Neurodivergent-friendly
Women Owned
LGBTG+
Neurodivergent-friendly
Women Owned
LGBTG+
Neurodivergent-friendly
Not your typical TCM Doctor
Born in US, grew up in Taiwan
China's No. 1 Private Hospital
18 yrs in Beijing
Patients from 38 countries
Born in US, grew up in Taiwan
China's No. 1 Private Hospital
18 yrs in Beijing
Patients from 38 countries
Born in US, grew up in Taiwan
China's No. 1 Private Hospital
18 yrs in Beijing, work and study
Cruise line Acupuncturist in Europe and Caribbean
Philosophy
Treatment should meet people where they are. I won't tell you to stop drinking if that's your joy, I'll find ways to optimize your health around your actual lifestyle
Treatment should meet people where they are. In TCM, the goal is balance—helping your body reset and restore its natural ability to heal itself. You don't need to completely change your lifestyle or adopt traditional practices that don't fit your life. Instead, I'll work with you to optimize your health in ways that align with your actual routine and circumstances.
Listen first, judge never
Listen first, judge never
Focus on sustainable changes
Focus on sustainable changes
I speak both "medical" and "human"
I speak both "medical" and "human"
Philosophy
Treatment should meet people where they are. I won't tell you to stop drinking if that's your joy, I'll find ways to optimize your health around your actual lifestyle
Listen first, judge never
Focus on sustainable changes
I speak both "medical" and "human"
Experience
My journey spans from Ohio to Taiwan, Mediterranean cruise ships, San Diego, China's #1 private hospital, and now San Francisco.
World's #1 TCM University - Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
World's #1 TCM University - Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, MD &PhD
13 yrs in China with 50+ patients/week
18 yrs in Beijing with 50+ patients/week
Expert in Buccal Acupuncture & Fu Needles
Expert in Cheek Acupuncture & Fu's Needling
Work closely with pediatrics, orthopedics, neurologiest, and psychologiest
Work closely with OBGYN, pediatrics, orthopedics, neurologiest, physical therapist and psychologiest
Experience
My journey spans from Ohio to Taiwan, Mediterranean cruise ships, San Diego, China's #1 private hospital, and now San Francisco.
World's #1 TCM University - Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
13 yrs in China with 50+ patients/week
Expert in Buccal Acupuncture & Fu Needles
Work closely with pediatrics, orthopedics, neurologiest, and psychologiest
Expertise
Comprehensive maternal health support developed through years of specialized practice, representing my primary clinical focus.
Comprehensive postpartum care program
Comprehensive postpartum care program
Breastfeeding support: lactation insufficiency and mastitis treatment
Breastfeeding support: lactation insufficiency and mastitis treatment
Cross-departmental clinical integration
Cross-departmental clinical integration
80% adult and 20% pediatric
80% adult and 20% pediatric
Expertise
Comprehensive maternal health support developed through years of specialized practice, representing my primary clinical focus.
Comprehensive postpartum care program
Breastfeeding support: lactation insufficiency and mastitis treatment
Cross-departmental clinical integration
80% adult and 20% pediatric
Areas of Specialty
Stress & Sleep Disorders
Specialized treatment for modern life challenges that disrupt your body's natural balance and wellbeing.
Insomnia and sleep quality improvement
Insomnia and sleep quality improvement
Anxiety and stress-related physical symptoms
Anxiety and stress-related physical symptoms
Hormonal imbalances affecting mood and energy
Hormonal imbalances affecting mood and energy
Stress & Sleep Disorders
Specialized treatment for modern life challenges that disrupt your body's natural balance and wellbeing.
Insomnia and sleep quality improvement
Anxiety and stress-related physical symptoms
Hormonal imbalances affecting mood and energy
Pediatric Care
Children 6 months and older through innovative child-centered approaches that put little ones at ease.
Muscular torticollis and developmental movement issues
Muscular torticollis and developmental movement issues
Allergy management and immune system support
Allergy management and immune system support
Digestive issues and gastrointestinal health
Digestive issues and gastrointestinal health
Pediatric Care
Children 6 months and older through innovative child-centered approaches that put little ones at ease.
Muscular torticollis and developmental movement issues
Allergy management and immune system support
Digestive issues and gastrointestinal health
Postpartum Care
Comprehensive maternal health support developed through years of specialized practice, representing my primary clinical focus.
Physical recovery: constipation, urinary retention, and pelvic health
Physical recovery: constipation, urinary retention, and pelvic health
Breastfeeding support: lactation insufficiency and mastitis treatment
Breastfeeding support: lactation insufficiency and mastitis treatment
Postpartum depression and emotional wellness support
Postpartum depression and emotional wellness support
Postpartum Care
Comprehensive maternal health support developed through years of specialized practice, representing my primary clinical focus.
Physical recovery: constipation, urinary retention, and pelvic health
Breastfeeding support: lactation insufficiency and mastitis treatment
Postpartum depression and emotional wellness support
Pain Management
Advanced techniques for complex cases that other departments couldn't resolve, including work with professional athletes.
Sports injuries and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
Sports injuries and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
Complex neurological cases and nerve-related pain
Complex neurological cases and nerve-related pain
Chronic pain conditions using Fu needle and traditional techniques
Chronic pain conditions using Fu needle and traditional techniques
Pain Management
Advanced techniques for complex cases that other departments couldn't resolve, including work with professional athletes.
Sports injuries and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
Complex neurological cases and nerve-related pain
Chronic pain conditions using Fu needle and traditional techniques
Advanced Training Under Master Practitioners
Traditional Acupuncture
Studied under renowned Chinese acupuncture Master Li Feng from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, mastering time-tested techniques refined over generations
Traditional Acupuncture
Studied under renowned Chinese acupuncture Master Li Feng from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, mastering time-tested techniques refined over generations
Traditional Acupuncture
Studied under renowned Chinese acupuncture Master Li Feng from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, mastering time-tested techniques refined over generations
Jia Needle Technique
Completed intensive 3-year training in this cutting-edge facial technique used by surgeons for pain management and neurological rehabilitation.
Jia Needle Technique
Completed intensive 3-year training in this cutting-edge facial technique used by surgeons for pain management and neurological rehabilitation.
Jia Needle Technique
Completed intensive 3-year training in this cutting-edge facial technique used by surgeons for pain management and neurological rehabilitation.
Fu Needle Technique (FSN)
Certified specialist in this advanced technique designed for serious injuries and deep tissue release. Particularly effective for complex musculoskeletal conditions.
Fu Needle Technique (FSN)
Certified specialist in this advanced technique designed for serious injuries and deep tissue release. Particularly effective for complex musculoskeletal conditions.
Fu Needle Technique (FSN)
Certified specialist in this advanced technique designed for serious injuries and deep tissue release. Particularly effective for complex musculoskeletal conditions.
Integrated Approach
My methods include acupuncture, herbal prescriptions, bone adjusting, infant massage, and nutrition consultation.
Integrated Approach
My methods include acupuncture, herbal prescriptions, bone adjusting, infant massage, and nutrition consultation.
Integrated Approach
My methods include acupuncture, herbal prescriptions, bone adjusting, infant massage, and nutrition consultation.
Trusted by 600+ patients worldwide
4.9/5
I lived with facial paralysis for 10 years after a stroke—every specialist said it was permanent. Dr. Ma saw possibilities where others saw limitations. Through her patient, specialized treatment, I can smile at my grandchildren again.
Margaret T.
Retired Teacher
I lived with facial paralysis for 10 years after a stroke—every specialist said it was permanent. Dr. Ma saw possibilities where others saw limitations. Through her patient, specialized treatment, I can smile at my grandchildren again.
Margaret T.
Retired Teacher
I lived with facial paralysis for 10 years after a stroke—every specialist said it was permanent. Dr. Ma saw possibilities where others saw limitations. Through her patient, specialized treatment, I can smile at my grandchildren again.
Margaret T.
Retired Teacher
After a C-section complication left me unable to move one of my feet, I thought I'd never walk normally again. Dr. Ma gave me hope with her 3-month treatment plan using Fu Needle and Jia Needle techniques, combined with personalized herbal medicine. She also taught me rehabilitation exercises that I could do at home. Thanks to her comprehensive approach, I'm walking again.
Min C.
New Mother
After a C-section complication left me unable to move one of my feet, I thought I'd never walk normally again. Dr. Ma gave me hope with her 3-month treatment plan using Fu Needle and Jia Needle techniques, combined with personalized herbal medicine. She also taught me rehabilitation exercises that I could do at home. Thanks to her comprehensive approach, I'm walking again.
Min C.
New Mother
After a C-section complication left me unable to move one of my feet, I thought I'd never walk normally again. Dr. Ma gave me hope with her 3-month treatment plan using Fu Needle and Jia Needle techniques, combined with personalized herbal medicine. She also taught me rehabilitation exercises that I could do at home. Thanks to her comprehensive approach, I'm walking again.
Min C.
New Mother
My daughter had severe allergies that were preventing her from getting proper nutrition—she was so restricted in what she could eat. Dr. Ma not only helped heal the allergies with her herbal medicine, but she has this incredible way with kids. She would make little masks and games during treatment, talking with my daughter like they were old friends. Now my little one actually looks forward to her appointments, and she's finally eating a full range of foods again.
Jennifer L.
Mother of Two
My daughter had severe allergies that were preventing her from getting proper nutrition—she was so restricted in what she could eat. Dr. Ma not only helped heal the allergies with her herbal medicine, but she has this incredible way with kids. She would make little masks and games during treatment, talking with my daughter like they were old friends. Now my little one actually looks forward to her appointments, and she's finally eating a full range of foods again.
Jennifer L.
Mother of Two
My daughter had severe allergies that were preventing her from getting proper nutrition—she was so restricted in what she could eat. Dr. Ma not only helped heal the allergies with her herbal medicine, but she has this incredible way with kids. She would make little masks and games during treatment, talking with my daughter like they were old friends. Now my little one actually looks forward to her appointments, and she's finally eating a full range of foods again.
Jennifer L.
Mother of Two
I was totally skeptical about acupuncture, but honestly, I'd tried everything for my knees. This pain had been going on forever. My climbing coach finally convinced me to give it a shot. What really got me was that Dr. Ma never made me feel weird about my lifestyle or told me to stop climbing. She just worked around my crazy training schedule and actually got my pain under control.
Michael K.
Climber
I was totally skeptical about acupuncture, but honestly, I'd tried everything for my knees. This pain had been going on forever. My climbing coach finally convinced me to give it a shot. What really got me was that Dr. Ma never made me feel weird about my lifestyle or told me to stop climbing. She just worked around my crazy training schedule and actually got my pain under control.
Michael K.
Climber
I was totally skeptical about acupuncture, but honestly, I'd tried everything for my knees. This pain had been going on forever. My climbing coach finally convinced me to give it a shot. What really got me was that Dr. Ma never made me feel weird about my lifestyle or told me to stop climbing. She just worked around my crazy training schedule and actually got my pain under control.
Michael K.
Climber
I met Dr. Ma on a Mediterranean cruise ship during my vacation. I have this rare nerve disease where temperature changes trigger intense pain, for 30 years. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much from the spa acupuncturist on a cruise ship. What a surprised! Somehow she managed to treat this condition that had stumped doctors for decades, just with acupuncture. I'm still amazed and so grateful.
Robert H.
Cruise Passenger
I met Dr. Ma on a Mediterranean cruise ship during my vacation. I have this rare nerve disease where temperature changes trigger intense pain, for 30 years. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much from the spa acupuncturist on a cruise ship. What a surprised! Somehow she managed to treat this condition that had stumped doctors for decades, just with acupuncture. I'm still amazed and so grateful.
Robert H.
Cruise Passenger
I met Dr. Ma on a Mediterranean cruise ship during my vacation. I have this rare nerve disease where temperature changes trigger intense pain, for 30 years. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much from the spa acupuncturist on a cruise ship. What a surprised! Somehow she managed to treat this condition that had stumped doctors for decades, just with acupuncture. I'm still amazed and so grateful.
Robert H.
Cruise Passenger
We drive 3 hours just to see Dr. Ma, but it's so worth it. Whenever we're in the city, we make it a family day: me, my husband, my sister, and my dad all get appointments. We've been seeing her for 4 years now, even followed her from her old clinic. She's kept charging us the same rates even though I know her prices have gone up. Honestly, she feels more like family than just our acupuncturist at this point.
Jia L.
Family Patient
We drive 3 hours just to see Dr. Ma, but it's so worth it. Whenever we're in the city, we make it a family day: me, my husband, my sister, and my dad all get appointments. We've been seeing her for 4 years now, even followed her from her old clinic. She's kept charging us the same rates even though I know her prices have gone up. Honestly, she feels more like family than just our acupuncturist at this point.
Jia L.
Family Patient
We drive 3 hours just to see Dr. Ma, but it's so worth it. Whenever we're in the city, we make it a family day: me, my husband, my sister, and my dad all get appointments. We've been seeing her for 4 years now, even followed her from her old clinic. She's kept charging us the same rates even though I know her prices have gone up. Honestly, she feels more like family than just our acupuncturist at this point.
Jia L.
Family Patient
Pricing
60-minute initial acupuncture and assessment session
Out of pocket
$225
Medical history intake and health assessment
Physical examination & muscle testing evaluation
Personalized acupuncture treatment
Discussion of additional treatment modalities that may benefit you
Development of an ongoing treatment plan tailored to you
45-minute Acupuncture follow-up
Out of pocket
$195
Brief check-in on your progress and any changes since last visit
Adjustment of treatment plan based on your body's response
Integration of additional modalities as needed for optimal results
Ongoing guidance and recommendations for continued healing
60-minute initial acupuncture and assessment session
Out of pocket
$225
Medical history intake and health assessment
Physical examination & muscle testing evaluation
Personalized acupuncture treatment
Discussion of additional treatment modalities that may benefit you
Development of an ongoing treatment plan tailored to you
45-minute Acupuncture follow-up
Out of pocket
$195
Brief check-in on your progress and any changes since last visit
Adjustment of treatment plan based on your body's response
Integration of additional modalities as needed for optimal results
Ongoing guidance and recommendations for continued healing
60-minute initial acupuncture and assessment session
Out of pocket
$225
Medical history intake and health assessment
Physical examination & muscle testing evaluation
Personalized acupuncture treatment
Discussion of additional treatment modalities that may benefit you
Development of an ongoing treatment plan tailored to you
45-minute Acupuncture follow-up
Out of pocket
$195
Brief check-in on your progress and any changes since last visit
Adjustment of treatment plan based on your body's response
Integration of additional modalities as needed for optimal results
Ongoing guidance and recommendations for continued healing
Frequently Asked Questions
Does acupuncture hurt?
Most patients find acupuncture deeply relaxing. The needles are hair-thin, and insertion is typically painless. You might feel a slight sensation, but it shouldn't be uncomfortable.
How many treatments will I need?
Do you accept insurance?
Can I continue my other treatments and medications?
Do you treat children?
Does acupuncture hurt?
Most patients find acupuncture deeply relaxing. The needles are hair-thin, and insertion is typically painless. You might feel a slight sensation, but it shouldn't be uncomfortable.
How many treatments will I need?
Do you accept insurance?
Can I continue my other treatments and medications?
Do you treat children?
Does acupuncture hurt?
Most patients find acupuncture deeply relaxing. The needles are hair-thin, and insertion is typically painless. You might feel a slight sensation, but it shouldn't be uncomfortable.
How many treatments will I need?
Do you accept insurance?
Can I continue my other treatments and medications?
Do you treat children?
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Life is a beautiful puzzle, it's meant to be lived, shaped, and embraced, moment by moment.
Life is a beautiful puzzle, it's meant to be lived, shaped, and embraced, moment by moment.