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

Rebekah Sitty and Rebecca Rizzetta, owners of SFCA.

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.

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.

Sita Chokkalingam, LAc Sita Chokkalingam is a California Licensed and Nationally Board-Certified Acupuncturist and Herbalist.  She received her Master of Science degree in TCM at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.  She studied at Zhejiang University’s Acupuncture and Pediatrics departments in Hangzhou, China, and has worked in a variety of clinical settings including the California Pacific Medical Center’s Stroke and Rehabilitation Center, Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s Community Clinic and the Auricular Clinic.  Sita’s interest lies in providing accessible and effective healthcare while empowering her patients to achieve more optimal physical, emotional and spiritual health.  Sita also teaches yoga for therapy, is a dancer, and is a proud Cal Bear.

Daniel Martin, LAc, CMT Daniel is a California Licensed Acupuncturist and massage therapist. He earned a Master of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has worked in several clinic settings including the Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic, the Jewish Home for the Aged, the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s Community clinic and the Auricular Clinic. Daniel has a background in labor and community organizing and with this experience brings a commitment to promoting healthy communities through accessible and affordable health care.  Daniel habla español y tiene experiencia trabajando en proyectos de atención de salud en México, Guatemala, Nicaragua y Costa Rica.

Elizabeth Branon, LAc, CMT Elizabeth is a California Licensed and Nationally Board-Certified Acupuncturist and Herbalist and received her Master of Science degree in TCM at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. After several years spent living and working in rural communities in Asia doing development and community work, Liz experienced first hand the efficacy of acupuncture and herbal medicine. She is dedicated to educating and empowering her patients to care for their own health and well-being. Her clinical acupuncture training includes a variety of diverse settings such as California Pacific Medical Center’s Stroke and Rehabilitation Center, Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s Community Clinic and Auricular Clinic.

Timothy Asher, LAc Tim is a California Licensed and Nationally Board-Certified Acupuncturist and Herbalist. He received his Masters of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Additionally he spent time as an intern at the Chengdu University Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Sichuan, China. He has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including the California Pacific Medical Center’s Stroke and Rehabilitation Center, as well as the Community and Auricular clinics of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tim did his undergraduate studies in French and Economics at Georgetown University. He is committed to helping his patients identify and overcome obstacles that are inhibiting them from realizing their greatest potential physically, emotionally and spiritually! He is passionate about health and is also an avid cook and advocate of local seasonal foods.

Naomi Skoglund, L.Ac., CMT Naomi is a Nationally Certified and California Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist. She is also a Certified Massage Therapist specializing in Tui Na, Swedish, and Deep Tissue body work. Naomi earned her MSTCM at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.  She has also studied at YueYang Hospital in Shanghai, China, and continues to study under the mentorship of Dr. Ai-de Men, Ph.D, L.Ac.  Her work and volunteer experience includes the Haight Ashbury Community Clinic, the Jewish Home for the Aged, ACTCM’s Community Clinic, LiFang Liang’s Fertility practice, and Chicken Soup Chinese Medicine.  Naomi follows Chinese Medicine’s philosophy of health, which is that when we address imbalances and bring the body into balance, our bodies can heal themselves. You can learn more about TCM at Naomi’s blog: www.integratinghealth.net

Kirsten Cooper, L.Ac., CMT
Kirsten is a Practitioner of Chinese Medicine, Licensed by the State of California as an Acupuncturist. She earned her Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco. While at ACTCM she also became a Certified Massage Therapist, specializing in Tui-Na. Prior to her studies in Chinese Medicine, Kirsten earned a Bachelor degree in Biology and in Anthropology from San Francisco State University. She has been a CPR/First Aid Instructor for the past 20 years working with all levels of Basic Life Support training from families to Medical Professionals. She currently maintains certification with the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, and the National Safety and Health Institute. Kirsten believes in the philosophy of medicine that treats the individual and focuses on promoting health not just the absence of disease.

Jenn Holley, LAc Jenn is a California Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist and one of the founders of Circle Community Acupuncture. Prior to opening Circle in September of 2008, she maintained a private practice at The Lotus Center in the Mission and was a volunteer Acupuncturist and Herbalist for Charlotte Maxwell, a free alternative healthcare clinic for low-income women with Cancer. She has also worked at the Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic, Dr. Lifang Liang’s Fertility practice, and CPMC’s Stroke Rehabilitation Unit. Jenn began her acupuncture journey by volunteering at Quan Yin Healing Arts Center, and spent two quarters providing auricular acupuncture at ACTCM’s ear clinic. She has seen first hand the profoundly beneficial effects Community Acupuncture has had on our community, and is proud and eternally grateful to be a full-time Community Acupuncturist.

Sarah M. Reed, LMT Sarah has worked in San Francisco in the field of Health and Healing since 2000. Her training is in Myofascial release, deep tissue, assisted stretching, and Swedish massage (as well as a certified Pilates and Yoga Instructor). Outside of her work as a Massage Therapist/Bodyworker and Pilates and Yoga Teacher, Sarah sings, plays guitar, dances, snowboards, and says she is learning many of the sports that she despised as a sullen teenager. She loves working cooperatively and collaboratively in all facets of life.

Zach Bockman, CMT
Zach is a Chinese medicine student at ACTCM in San Francisco where he is studying acupuncture, herbs, massage, and nutrition. He is a certified Tui Na massage therapist with experience in treating work and sports related injuries, stress, and emotional balance. In his free time from studying he plays guitar and sings in a band, and is an avid traveler. He is very excited to be working with a new community of clients at SFCA.