Natural relief for the pain you've had for years
Specialist acupuncture, massage and cupping. We work with the whole body as one connected system to stimulate your natural healing.
CAB Licensed
Licensed by the California Acupuncture Board
NCCAOM Certified
Board-certified by the national accrediting body
UnitedHealthcare
In-network insurance accepted
Aetna
In-network insurance accepted
Cigna
In-network insurance accepted
Blue Shield of California
In-network insurance accepted
CAB Licensed
Licensed by the California Acupuncture Board
NCCAOM Certified
Board-certified by the national accrediting body
UnitedHealthcare
In-network insurance accepted
Aetna
In-network insurance accepted
Cigna
In-network insurance accepted
Blue Shield of California
In-network insurance accepted
Four traditional therapies
Most visits use two or three together, decided once we've talked through what hurts.
Acupuncture
Tui Na Massage
Cupping
Herbal Medicine
A-Care provides Chinese-speaking support. 中文服务：致电或短信 (669) 238-1219
Six points we come back to
Chinese medicine reads the body as a network of channels, and a point is where that network runs close to the surface. In pain work the needle often goes somewhere other than where it hurts — a hand point for a headache, a leg point for a locked-up back. These six do most of the work in our treatment room. Select one to see where it sits.
Around 361 classical points sit along the body's twelve main channels, plus the tender spots we find by hand on the day. Which ones we use depends on where it hurts — your first visit starts with a full intake, not a needle.
Living with chronic pain?
These are what we see most, and most of them arrive after something else has already been tried.
Chronic Back Pain
Lower back, sciatica, and disc-related pain
Arthritis & Joint Pain
Knees, hips, shoulders, and hands
Fibromyalgia
Widespread pain and chronic fatigue
Migraines & Headaches
Chronic and tension-related headaches
Neuropathy
Nerve pain, numbness, and tingling
Post-Surgical Pain
Recovery support after surgery
Sports Injuries
Strains, sprains, and overuse injuries
Muscle Tension
Neck, shoulder, and whole-body tightness
Before your first visit
The things people ask us on the phone, answered.
Does acupuncture hurt?
Far less than most people expect. Acupuncture needles are about the width of a human hair — many times finer than the needle used to draw blood — and most patients feel little more than a light tap as one goes in. What you may notice afterwards is a dull, heavy, or warm sensation around the point. That feeling is normal and usually settles within a few seconds. Tell your practitioner if anything is genuinely sharp; a needle can be adjusted or removed straight away.
What happens at the first appointment?
It starts with a conversation, not a needle. We'll ask where it hurts, how long it's been going on, what makes it better or worse, and what you've already tried — along with questions about sleep, digestion, and stress that may sound unrelated but help build the picture. We'll also look at your tongue and take your pulse at both wrists, which is standard practice in Chinese medicine.
Treatment follows in the same visit once we've agreed on a plan. Set aside a little longer than you would for a follow-up.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on what's going on and how long it's been going on for. A recent strain may settle in a handful of visits; pain you've carried for years usually takes a longer, steadier course. Sessions are often closer together at the start and spaced further apart as things improve.
We'd rather tell you honestly after the first visit than promise a number before we've examined you. If you're not noticing any change after a fair trial, we'll say so.
Do you take my insurance?
We're in-network with several major plans, including UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Shield of California, and Anthem Blue Cross. Acupuncture coverage varies a great deal between plans even within the same insurer, and some policies limit the number of visits per year.
Call us at (669) 238-1219 with your member ID before you come in and we'll check what your plan covers.
Is it safe? What about the needles?
Every needle we use is pre-sterilised, single-use, and disposed of immediately afterwards — nothing is ever reused. Our practitioners are licensed by the California Acupuncture Board and board-certified through the NCCAOM.
Side effects are uncommon and minor when they happen: slight bruising at a point, or feeling a little light-headed or tired straight after a session. Let us know if you're pregnant, take blood thinners, or have a pacemaker, as some points and techniques are avoided in those cases.
What should I wear, and should I eat beforehand?
Loose, comfortable clothing is best — many of the points we use sit below the elbow and below the knee, so sleeves and trouser legs that roll up easily save a change of clothes. Gowns are available if we need better access.
Have something to eat in the couple of hours before your appointment. Arriving very hungry makes light-headedness more likely.
Do you have Chinese-speaking staff?
Yes. 我们提供中文服务 — call or text (669) 238-1219 and we can take your appointment in Chinese or English.
Let's find out what's causing it
Book a visit at either of our Milpitas locations. We'll talk through what hurts, how long it's been going on, and what's already been tried.
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