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4.9/5 · 600+ patients
Dr Deb Ma treating her grandmother's knee with acupuncture, 24 years ago
A Ma
Anping, Taiwan · my 1st patient

She was the 1st person who trusted me with needles.
Back when I was still learning, 24 years ago.
Her trust meant everything to me.

Strong, generous, and full of warmth.
The kind of person who made a place feel alive
just by being there.

I still think of visiting her,
where she rests under a patch of grass.
I miss you so much, A Ma.

You are still the strongest and kindest woman I know.
I am still learning from you.

I miss you.
And I still feel you near.

In our family, we believe you come back as a dragonfly, and that you and A Gong still return to visit the old family house.

Harmony Yang

I struggled with migraines shortly after childbirth. After trying countless treatments, Dr. Deb helped me resolve this in just a month. I'm now able to handle my work and household chores without debilitating headaches.

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Dr Deb treating a seated patient at the biohacking event
Dr Deb Ma taking a patient's pulse during a consultation
Rosemary He

I went to Puzzle for help with my sleep issues. Dr Deb's expertise stands out. She took time to explain everything, gentle and caring. I'm sleeping better than I have in ages.

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Dr Deb giving acupuncture to a patient beside an arched window
Dr Kim, on his first cheek acupuncture session: “a gentle and enlightening experience.”
Dr Deb Ma treating a patient resting on a bolster
Zhenni Wu

Amazing Chinese medicine doctor and acupuncturist! I feel so lucky to find her while scrolling RedNote. I drive all the way from Menlo Park to SF to see her each week and that's how good she is.

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A smiling patient with Dr Deb Ma at Puzzle Acupuncture
Dr Deb Ma embracing Berlinda, a San Francisco reflexologist, after a session together
Dr Deb Ma treating a patient with a spine model in the background
Belinda Hanart

I came across Puzzle acupuncture and was curious about the cheek acupuncture. The neck tension disappeared after a few minutes and I have been able to sleep all night long! Deeply healing!

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Close-up of fine acupuncture needles on a patient’s cheek and jaw
Dr Deb Ma giving cheek acupuncture to a patient beside a sunlit window
Shubham Gupta

I had been dealing with really bad stomach problems, headaches, and migraines for a while and the dizziness just would not quit. A friend told me to go see Dr Deb and honestly that might be the best advice I could’ve gotten. During the session I could already notice a real difference in the headaches, migraines, stomach, and the dizziness too…

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Dr Deb Ma with a patient at the Puzzle Acupuncture office
Kai

Having experienced many different types of acupuncture, I found my session with Dr. Deb to be both highly effective and impactful. What sets her apart is her hands-on, attentive approach. She stayed with me the entire session, adjusting needle placement in real time based on my feedback…

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Dr Deb Ma giving hands-on treatment to a patient at Puzzle Acupuncture
AP

My daughter was diagnosed with sleep apnea. My husband and I did not want to go through with the adenoidectomy recommended by the ENT physician. While I was seeing my physician for a back issue, she mentioned there was a pediatric acupuncturist. I had no idea kids could be treated with acupuncture. Dr Deb is amazing. My daughter’s snoring and sleep apnea have been nonexistent…

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Dr Deb Ma treating a patient's shoulder at a jiu-jitsu gym
JC

I met Dr. Ma at a healing fair where she gave me a very intuitive mini-massage and scraping session. Unlike many acupuncturists, Dr. Ma: Used cheek acupuncture, a technique that I hadn't heard of in the USA. Worked on me almost the whole session, unlike acupuncturists who stick needles and then leave. First palpated most of my body with their hands, including my belly. They found key spots that no other provider found…

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A patient with Dr Deb Ma at the Puzzle Acupuncture office in San Francisco
TC

I was recommended to Dr Deb by my surgeon. After a C-section complication left me unable to move one of my feet, I thought I'd never walk normally again. Dr. Deb gave me hope with her 3-month treatment plan with some modern 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…

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Dr Deb working with a patient’s hands during a treatment session
Close-up of acupuncture needles placed along a patient's jaw and temple
GC

Dr. Deb has been so incredible for me. After visiting countless doctors/specialists for various health issues ranging from UTIs, acid reflux, hives, anxiety/sleep issues, and over use muscle pain, Dr. Deb was the only one I stuck with. She listened intently to all my symptoms no matter how unrelated and always checked backed in on them. She's the first doctor that made me feel human and not like just another nameless number. Through many techniques (acupuncture, scraping, herbal soup recipes) she's helped me through all of my listed health issues. She's incredibly kind and fun to talk to, I've enjoyed all of our heartfelt conversations in my sessions. I truly couldn't vouch for her enough, she's awesome!

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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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