Puzzle Acupuncture
Your body is a puzzle. After 17 years across 3 clinics and 2 top hospitals, I've learned to find your healing puzzles.
Women Owned
LGBTG+
Neurodivergent-friendly
Women Owned
LGBTG+
Neurodivergent-friendly
Women Owned
LGBTG+
Neurodivergent-friendly
'Impossible' just means nobody's solved the puzzle yet
Specializing in "difficult" cases
10+ yrs collab w/ neurologists & OB/GYNs at Beijing's #1 private hospital
Listen always, judge never
18 yrs in Beijing, work and study
Patients from 46 countries
Cruise line Acupuncturist in Europe and Caribbean
Philosophy
Treatment should meet you exactly where you are. You don't need to change who you are or how you live. I'll work with you to nurture your health in ways that fit naturally into your real life.
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 you exactly where you are. You don't need to change who you are or how you live. I'll work with you to nurture your health in ways that fit naturally into your real life.
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.
Ph.D. from world's #1 TCM University - Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
World's #1 TCM University - Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, MD &PhD
17 yrs of experiences, 50+ patients/week at Beijing Unitied Family Hospital
18 yrs in Beijing with 50+ patients/week
Expert in Cheek Acupuncture & Fu Needles
Expert in Cheek Acupuncture & Fu's Subcutaneous Needling
Work closely with pediatrics, orthopedics, neurologiest, and psychologiest
Work closely with physical therapists, OBGYN, pediatrics, orthopedics, neurologiests and psychologiests
Experience
My journey spans from Ohio to Taiwan, Mediterranean cruise ships, San Diego, China's #1 private hospital, and now San Francisco.
Ph.D. from world's #1 TCM University - Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
17 yrs of experiences, 50+ patients/week at Beijing Unitied Family Hospital
Expert in Cheek 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.
Immediate pain relief with Cheek Acupuncture & Fu Needles
Immediate pain relief with Cheek Acupuncture & Fu Needles
Breastfeeding support: lactation insufficiency and mastitis treatment
Breastfeeding support: lactation insufficiency and mastitis treatment
Cross-departmental clinical integration
Cross-departmental clinical integration
Comprehensive postpartum care program with 80% adult and 20% pediatric
Comprehensive postpartum care program with 80% adult and 20% pediatric
Expertise
Comprehensive maternal health support developed through years of specialized practice, representing my primary clinical focus.
Immediate pain relief with Cheek Acupuncture & Fu Needles
Breastfeeding support: lactation insufficiency and mastitis treatment
Cross-departmental clinical integration
Comprehensive postpartum care program with 80% adult and 20% pediatric
Areas of Specialty
Nerve Injury & Rehabilitaion
Proven outcomes in cases deemed "permanent" by conventional medicine.
Acute or chronic sports injuries for athletes
Acute or chronic sports injuries for athletes
Complex neurological disorders, stroke, Bell's palsy, limb numbness & tingling
Complex neurological disorders, stroke, Bell's palsy, limb numbness & tingling
Post-surgical nerve damage, cancer-related pain, and chronic abdominal pain syndromes
Post-surgical nerve damage, cancer-related pain, and chronic abdominal pain syndromes
Nerve Injury & Rehabilitaion
Proven outcomes in cases deemed "permanent" by conventional medicine.
Acute or chronic sports injuries for athletes
Complex neurological disorders, stroke, Bell's palsy, limb numbness & tingling
Post-surgical nerve damage, cancer-related pain, and chronic abdominal pain syndromes
Migraine & Sleep Disorders
10+ yrs of cross-departmental training with OB/GYN + psychology. Treat the neurological basis of chronic pain and stress-related illness.
Headache, chronic migraine
Headache, chronic migraine
Insomnia and sleep quality improvement
Insomnia and sleep quality improvement
Hormonal imbalances affecting mood and energy
Hormonal imbalances affecting mood and energy
Migraine & Sleep Disorders
10+ yrs of cross-departmental training with OB/GYN + psychology. Treat the neurological basis of chronic pain and stress-related illness.
Headache, chronic migraine
Insomnia and sleep quality improvement
Hormonal imbalances affecting mood and energy
Digestion & Gut
Autonomic nervous system balance and gut motility restoration.
Bloating & abdominal distension
Bloating & abdominal distension
Allergy management and immune system support
Allergy management and immune system support
Digestive issues and gastrointestinal health
Digestive issues and gastrointestinal health
Digestion & Gut
Autonomic nervous system balance and gut motility restoration.
Bloating & abdominal distension
Allergy management and immune system support
Digestive issues and gastrointestinal health
Women's Health
10 years of specialized maternal hospital experience.
Physical recovery: constipation, urinary retention, and pelvic health
Physical recovery: constipation, urinary retention, and pelvic health
Hormonal rebalancing, pelvic floorrehabilitation, and psychological resilience support
Hormonal rebalancing, pelvic floorrehabilitation, and psychological resilience support
Postpartum depression and emotional wellness support
Postpartum depression and emotional wellness support
Women's Health
10 years of specialized maternal hospital experience.
Physical recovery: constipation, urinary retention, and pelvic health
Hormonal rebalancing, pelvic floorrehabilitation, and psychological resilience support
Postpartum depression and emotional wellness support
Advanced Training Under Master Practitioners
Cheek Acupuncture
Completed intensive 3-year training in this cutting-edge facial technique used by surgeons for pain management and neurological rehabilitation.
Cheek Acupuncture
Completed intensive 3-year training in this cutting-edge facial technique used by surgeons for pain management and neurological rehabilitation.
Cheek Acupuncture
Completed intensive 3-year training in this cutting-edge facial technique used by surgeons for pain management and neurological rehabilitation.
FSN (Fu's Subcutaneous Needling)
Certified specialist in this advanced technique designed for serious injuries and deep tissue release. Particularly effective for complex musculoskeletal conditions.
FSN (Fu's Subcutaneous Needling)
Certified specialist in this advanced technique designed for serious injuries and deep tissue release. Particularly effective for complex musculoskeletal conditions.
FSN (Fu's Subcutaneous Needling)
Certified specialist in this advanced technique designed for serious injuries and deep tissue release. Particularly effective for complex musculoskeletal conditions.
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
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
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
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
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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?
