S.F. Community Acupuncture was named “2009 Best of the Bay” by the S. F. Weekly AND San Francisco Magazine!

Rebekah Sittty and Rebecca Rizzetta, owners of SFCA.

Acupuncturist Bios:

Rebecca Rizzetta, LAc, CMT
Rebecca is a California Licensed Acupuncturist. She has also been a Certified Massage Therapist for over 10 years and is trained in many deep-tissue and Swedish modalities. She received her Masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2006. She studied at Zhejiang University in Hong Zhou, China and worked in cancer, pediatric and gynecology clinics. She also worked in San Francisco at the CPMC Stroke and Rehabilitation Center, The San Francisco Women’s Community Clinic, and the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s Community Clinic and for the San Francisco Ballet.

Rebekah Sitty, LAc, CMT
Rebekah is a Nationally Certified and California Licensed Acupuncturist and Oriental Medicine Practitioner. She is also a Certified Massage Therapist focusing on trigger points and deep tissue work. She received her Masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2005. During her schooling she chose to augment her studies by taking additional classes with Fred Lerner, DC, Matt Callison, L.Ac., Margaret McMeekin, L.Ac and other orthopedic specialists. She has worked in San Francisco at the Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic, the CPMC Stroke and Rehabilitation Center, The San Francisco Women’s Community Clinic, the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s Community Clinic and also for the San Francisco Ballet.

Kim Reece, LAc, CMT
Kim is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist and massage therapist. She earned her masters degree from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Kim has spent several years of study and work in mainland China where she gained her initial appreciation of the medicine. Kim has worked at the Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic, the SAGE Project, Dr. Lifang Liang’s Fertility Practice, and the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s Community Clinic. Kim treats an extensive scope of health issues with the aim of bringing the mind and body back into balance. Kim is grateful to be part of a sliding-scale community clinic where uninsured and low-income patients are more able to afford treatments.

Kien Chou, LAc
Kien is a California Licensed Acupuncturist and has a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Kien has worked in a variety of different clinical settings in San Francisco, including the Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic, Chicken Soup Chinese Medicine, the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s Community Clinic and Auricular Clinic, and the Asian and Pacific Islander Wellness Center’s Trans:THRIVE program. Kien has a background in Neuroscience and believes in utilizing acupuncture to support physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Lis Goldschmidt, LAc
Lis is a Licensed Acupuncturist in California with a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM). Lis has experience providing acupuncture at the ACTCM Community Clinic, the Auricular Clinic and the Jewish Home for the Aged. With a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education, Lis also brings an artist’s sensibility to the practice of Chinese medicine. Lis is a dedicated advocate for community health and she is committed to working with people to support health and healing.

Jamie Lieber, LAc, CMT
Jamie is a Nationally Certified and California Licensed Acupuncturist and Oriental Medicine Practitioner. She is also a Certified Massage Therapist specializing in Shiatsu and Deep Tissue body work. After receiving her Bachelor’s in Kinesiology in 1998 she has been dedicated toward seeking and learning the best available holistic health care available to her patients. She has practiced and studied Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, Sydney, Australia and did an internship at Zhejiang University in Hong Zhou, China. Her other experiences include: bikram yoga teacher for eight years, creating an acupuncture and mindfulness program for the New Dawn Eating Disorder Residential treatment center, La Ventana Treatment Center, and APTED (Association Professionals Treating Eating Disorders), Haight Ashbury Community Clinic, Jewish Home for the Aged, and the San Francisco Women’s Community Clinic.

PF Dumanis, CMT
PF is certified in the Swedish modality and trained in Deep Tissue work. His integrated, highly intuitive and effective style focuses on releasing localized tension as well as revitalizing the body and mind. PF’s technique also incorporates energy work based on Jin Shin Jyutsu, allowing the body to continue to heal itself long after leaving the table.

Melissa Berg, LAc, CMT
PLEASE NOTE: Melissa is currently on maternity leave.  Melissa  is a California Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Certified Massage Therapist. She received her Master of Science Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2007. After graduation she completed post-graduate studies in fertility enhancement and most recently she has pursued advanced training in healthy pregnancy, postpartum and pediatric care. Melissa has worked in San Francisco at Schizandra Health Center, the Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic and at the San Francisco Women’s Community Clinic. She is happy to help with a wide variety of health concerns that affect the whole family.