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Which is better? Dr Deb explaining a concept beside illustrations of Chinese medicinal herbs and cupping cups.
China-trained vs. US-trained acupuncturists: the undeniable gap in education, experience, and funding

Chinese Medicine  •  8 min

 Dr. Deb checks a patient's jaw during cheek acupuncture, with fine needles on the patient's face
What to Do Before Your First Acupuncture Appointment

TCM  •  3 min

 Two women talking at a kitchen table, captioned “Puzzle Podcast Ep 18: Why Doctors Don’t Ask for Help”, with guest Dr Joanne Lee, psychiatrist at Resera Health
Physician Burnout: Why Doctors Don't Ask for Help

TCM  •  7 min

 Two women in conversation, captioned “You Can’t Force Sleep”, with Dr Nishi Bhopal and Dr Deb
You Can't Force Sleep

TCM  •  7 min

 Illustration of a torso with a red acupoint marked at the navel, captioned “Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Digestion”
How to Fix Holiday Overeating and Bloating: TCM Food Timing and 3 Acupressure Points

TCM  •  7 min

 Illustration of a face with two red acupoints marked at the crown and between the brows, captioned “Acupuncture for ADHD”
Acupuncture for ADHD in San Francisco: Rebuilding the Brake Your Meds Never Touch

TCM  •  8 min
Dr. Deborah Ma
Dr. Deborah Ma, PhDAcupuncturist · Trained in Beijing · 17 years of experience前北京和睦家主治中医师 Rated 4.9/5 and trusted by 600+ patients.

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Four women seated on a dark stage for a fireside chat at the Executive Longevity Lab: Jenny Chen, Dr Deborah Ma, Dr Lindsay Stephens and Dr Veronica Jow
A Chinese Medicine Take on Longevity: Why Your Sleep Score Doesn't Match How You Feel

TCM  •  8 min

 Three people in front of a Golden Gate Bridge backdrop, captioned “Geek Therapy: Games Bring Safety and Control”
When the Game World Is the Only Safe Place: A Chinese Medicine Lens on Gaming + Confidence

TCM  •  11 min

 A woman beside the caption “Two-minute quiz: what type of stress are you in?”
What type of stress you are in?

TCM  •  14 min

 Two people, one lying face down being treated, with a Golden Gate Bridge motif, captioned “Sciatica Relief with the Test-Retest Method”
Sciatica Relief Without the Guesswork: The “Test–Retest” Method + How Acupuncture Fits In

Podcast  •  19 min

 Cheek Acupuncture San Francisco | Fast, Gentle Pain Relief
Cheek Acupuncture San Francisco | Fast, Gentle Pain Relief

TCM  •  7 min

 Dr Deb giving a seated patient a hands-on head and neck treatment
FSN Needling in San Francisco | Reset for tight muscles & chronic pain with Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling

TCM  •  7 min

 Three women talking on a couch with a Golden Gate Bridge motif, captioned “Burnout, Belonging and Asian Caregiving”
Burnout, Caregiving, and Cultural Identity, and How the Body Holds It All

Podcast  •  20 min

 Two women cheek to cheek, smiling, captioned “Your Feet Tell a Story: a gentle reflexology and acupuncture session”, with Belinda Hanart and Dr Deb
Your Feet Tell a Story: What Acupuncture and Reflexology Actually Have in Common

Podcast  •  26 min

 A chiropractor adjusting a woman lying back, with a Golden Gate Bridge motif, captioned “Modern Chiropractic and Acupuncture”, with Dr Deb and Dr Cory Shank
Modern Acupuncture Meets Chiropractic: How Gentle Touch Heals Babies, Horses & Postnatal Care

TCM  •  21 min

 Dr Deb and her guest in conversation with a Golden Gate Bridge motif, captioned “NET, Love, Death and Emotions”, with Dr Kim Makoi
I Learned About Neuro Emotional Technique (NET), Love, Death & Emotions - Puzzle Exchange Podcast with Dr Kim Makoi

Podcast  •  15 min

 Dr Deb and her guest on a pink background with a ribbon graphic, captioned “Breast Cancer: The Silent Shame and Unexpected Benefit”, with psychotherapist Lizbeth Hamlin
The Weight of Silent Shame with Breast Cancer (That Nobody Talks About)

Women  •  5 min

 Two women on a couch, one reclined with her eyes closed, with a Golden Gate Bridge motif
Hypnotherapy for Smoking, Fears & Fertility: EFT Tapping + Acupuncture in San Francisco

Podcast  •  12 min

 Two women with bowls of food and a Golden Gate Bridge motif, captioned “Insurance Doesn’t Work”, with Dr Stephens of Motus Clinic and Dr Deb
Why Some Of The Best Doctors Work Outside Insurance

Podcast  •  10 min

 Dr Deb and her guest with a Golden Gate Bridge motif, captioned “EMTT on Acupoints: Combining Shockwave and Acupuncture”, with Dr Sharon Reynolds-Kyle of Marin Spine and Sports
EMTT on Acupoints The Science of Combining Shockwave with Traditional Acupuncture

TCM  •  8 min

 Two women with a bowl of noodle soup inset and a Golden Gate Bridge motif, captioned “OBGYN Doctor Adapting to SF”
From Hospital Wards to AI Innovation: How One OBGYN Physician Is Solving Healthcare's Communication Crisis

Podcast  •  33 min

 Two doctors in conversation over bowls of ramen, captioned “Homeopathy for… trauma?”
Podcast: When Silicon Valley Engineers Become Healers: A Doctor Is A Human First

Podcast  •  40 min

 Podcast: The Truth About TCM in America: A Frustrated Acupuncturist Speaks Out - Puzzle Exchange Podcast
Podcast: The Truth About TCM in America - Not gonna lie, I'm frustrated

TCM  •  4 min

 Illustration of a smartphone beside a glass of water and a single pill on a blue surface
How to stay off your phone for 2 hours

TCM  •  5 min

 As a tradition, I will talk about period to get more women to pay attention about themselves on Women’s Day.
Why do TCM doctors care so much about your period?

Pain  •  4 min

 October marks Breast Cancer Awareness month and before the month ends, we provide another reminder of the importance of being aware of your breats.
7 Things You Don't Know About Your Breasts

Fertility  •  5 min

 WHO: Sperm density decreased 50% in the past 50-60 years
WHO: Sperm density decreased 50% in the past 50-60 years

Men  •  8 min

 In the US, one in five postpartum deaths are suicide-related
You are not alone - Postpartum Depression

Women  •  6 min
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