The Root and The Branch

07/27/2026

If you tackled the SF Marathon yesterday, we hope you're feeling proud today!! 26.3 miles through this city is a big deal!

Somewhere around mile 20 your muscles start accumulating lactic acid and inflammation sets in, which is exactly why the days after a big race matter just as much as the race itself.

Recovery is an active process your body loves some extra support. Acupuncture helps ease muscle tension, calm inflammation, and get circulation flowing to the areas that worked the hardest.

If you crossed that finish line on Sunday (or even did a quarter of it!), your body earned some care this week.

Come let us help you recover with intention. 🪡🏃‍♀️‍➡️

05/22/2026

The team came by the clinic with nice food and great conversation. It was wonderful for East and West to connect with the people who are in this work alongside us. They've been growing and expanding too by adding new doctors, including those who specialize in LGBTQ+ fertility. Family looks different for everyone and every path deserves support.

This same week, Denise's in-laws, her second family, showed up at the clinic with flowers to plant outside.

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It felt like the week had a theme: Fertility, springtime, and the people who show up to help things grow.

We love this season. And we love being in community with people who are helping families (and all good things) grow.

05/07/2026

Happy small business week!
Sixteen-plus years ago, I opened the root & the branch.

My favorite memory of that time is putting our then 6 month old down for naps in Room 5 while my husband and I kept right on working to set up the clinic. That baby is about to turn 17!

Back then, I had no real idea how to run an acupuncture clinic, but I knew with full clarity how I wanted to practice. Through the years this has remained the constant: listen intently, understand deeply, and treat through my heart.

Now, I’m so fortunate to have incredible acupuncturists to join me on this mission. Thank you to Zoë, Frizela, and Jennifer and to Chantel who encourages us all to keep things running smoothly.

Like tending to a living thing, the root & the branch has grown in ways I could not have imagined.

Thank you for being a part of this clinic and letting us into your lives. Whether you've been with us for many years, or just started coming in this week.

We're so grateful to have you here.

-the root & the branch-

04/09/2026

Welcoming our newest practitioner- Jennifer Kwon Rigney!

Jennifer Kwon Rigney L.A.c, is a licensed acupuncturist, clinical herbalist, and long time San Francisco resident.

She first discovered acupuncture during her pregnancy to support an unmedicated, natural childbirth and continued to rely on TCM for postpartum issues, chronic knee pain, and perimenopausal symptoms.

Jennifer has a holistic, integrative medicine approach to find the root cause of a condition while focusing on patient-centered care. She has a passion for orthopedic pain, sports injuries, reproductive health, stress, insomnia, various internal medicine conditions, and everything in between. She has worked with Olympic and Division 1 student athletes at UC Berkeley, along with working with SF Sheriff’s Women’s Resource Center treating underserved women.

Outside of the clinic, Jennifer enjoys going on adventures with her son, wandering around art museums, farmer’s markets, & all Bay Area sports.

04/09/2026

Did you hear!?

03/31/2026

02/11/2026

We're excited to introduce our newest practitioner, Frizela Cameron!

She specializes in Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, and Physical Medicine Modalities. Her practice is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and focuses on empowering patients to achieve optimal health through breath, sleep, and gut health.

Inspired by her grandmother's spirit and years of study in herbs, meridian systems, and energy healing, Frizela offers thoughtful, personalized treatments designed to support peak performance and recovery.

Refer a Friend & Receive a Complimentary Light Therapy Treatment!

Help us welcome Frizela by introducing her to your friends and family. For every new patient you refer to Frizela, we'll add a complimentary Celluma Light Therapy treatment to your next session as a thank you ($30 value 😊)! Celluma is a light therapy that helps reduce pain and inflammation, improve skin tone and texture, accelerate healing, combat acne, and ease muscle and joint stiffness.

02/10/2026

The Wood Snake taught us transformation, patience, and intuition. The Fire Horse brings action, freedom, and heart centering. Let’s harness this energy and move with intention!!

01/28/2026

What makes us different? We see the whole you. In a healthcare system that often treats symptoms in isolation, we take a different approach. You have a unique story and we take the time to truly listen and understand that story. Our approach has helped many patients find relief when Western Medicine may not have.

We are here to support you.

01/09/2026

When you look like you’re going to tell someone the park hours, but you’re actually telling them to go relax.