serving thousands of patients using chinese medicine since 2000
Welcome to good acupuncture
Acupuncture is a gentle, time-tested therapy that encourages your body’s natural ability to rebalance. We use ultra-fine, single-use needles—or needle-free options like acupressure, cupping, and moxibustion—for a relaxing, restorative session tailored to you.
What is acupuncture?
Rooted in East Asian medicine, acupuncture involves stimulating specific points on the body to support healthy circulation, ease tension, and promote whole-body balance. Sessions are customized to your goals—whether that’s calming stress, improving sleep, or addressing everyday aches and discomfort. Prefer not to use needles? We can create a fully needle-free treatment plan.
How does it work?
Traditional view: Health flows from the smooth movement of qi (vital energy) along meridians. Acupuncture helps clear stagnation and restore harmony.
Modern view: Research suggests acupuncture influences the nervous system—supporting parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) activity, releasing endorphins, easing muscle guarding, and improving local blood flow. The result for many people is a felt sense of relaxation and relief.
Benefits people often seek
Patients commonly use acupuncture to support:
Neck, back, shoulder, and joint discomfort
Headaches and migraines
Stress, anxiety, and better sleep
Women’s health and hormonal transitions
Digestive comfort and bloating
Jaw/TMJ tension and facial tightness
Athletic recovery and mobility
Acupuncture can be a helpful complement to your existing care. Results vary from person to person; we’ll discuss what’s realistic for you.
Meet Dr. DeLauren
Dr. Minerva De Lauren brings more than two decades of hands-on experience to her practice, combining classical acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, and practical lifestyle guidance. Her approach is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine but informed by modern clinical standards—she listens carefully, assesses holistically, and crafts treatment plans tailored to each person’s goals.
Patients appreciate Dr. Minerva’s calm bedside manner and clear explanations; she prioritizes comfort and informed choice, offering needle-free alternatives when preferred. Her clinical focus includes pain management, stress and sleep support, women’s health, and recovery-focused wellness care.
Professional affiliations include the California Association of Oriental Medicine and the Harvard Medical School Postgraduate Association. Dr. Minerva continues to advance her training through coursework and peer collaboration to ensure safe, current, and compassionate care.
Schedule a visit to experience her thoughtful, patient-centered approach to acupuncture and integrative wellness.
Book an Acupuncture Visit
Personalized care that meets you where you are — needle or needle-free options available. Choose the visit that fits your needs and schedule.