Mamie Chow, LAC

First off, Mamie is my sister. However that doesn’t change the fact that I have a huge fear/​dislike of needles. I’ve been to see a few different acupuncturists in my lifetime. I can honestly say that Mamie’s touch is feather-​light and 95% of the time, I don’t feel the needles. Unlike other acupuncturists who might like to poke the needle in all directions and really get you to feel stabbing pain, Mamie’s philosophy is different but it accomplishes the same results.
I’ve been very stressed recently and had tight knots in my shoulder. With a couple of needles, they were gone!
As a bonus, I was given her bone marrow broth recipe which I freeze in ice trays. I use them to sauté veggies and I throw a couple of cubes when I cook rice :)

Mamie is the best! She’s a truly natural healer and she’s totally committed to treating the whole person. I highly recommend her (and I’ve seen a few acupuncturists in my life). She’s awesome!

mamie has the hands, heart and spirit of a healer.
i’ve been seeing her for ongoing high stress (due to work) which results in insomnia, migraines, back pain and skin conditions. she treats my symptoms as well as the root cause through acupuncture, massage, nutrition advice, and overall lifestyle recommendations.
she is gentle, patient and completely nonjudgmental. her touch is so light i never feel the needles going in, and can always count on a good nap during each appointment.
she is very flexible and has squeezed me in several times to treat a migraine as it’s developing (and like magic, it dissipates) as well as during particularly high stress times.
i am so glad to have found mamie and will be a client for a long time!

Mamie is absolutely wonderful! Thorough assessment, gentle style and effective treatment is her forte! I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs body work beyond the mediocre. Go see Mamie today!

I’ve had a few sessions with Mamie and already I feel better. Mamie asks the right questions in order to provide the right treatment. I’m sleeping better and that’s a beautiful thing. What also makes Mamie special is she is informative. She explains what is happening with our body and how Chinese medicine works to support our bodily functions. Sometimes that info is just enough to make life changes.

I recently started seeing Mamie Chow for stress related pain and skin issues. She was able to identify areas of tension I was unaware of and through needling gave me immediate relief. Mamie is very thoughtful and skilled in her practice. I really appreciated her efforts to get to know me, my body and not only address my symptoms, but explore root causes. She creates an incredibly relaxed environment I almost forget there are needles in me. I come out of my appointments feeling lighter, in less pain and more knowledgeable of ways I can work on myself (recipes, diet recommendations and etc.), in addition to acupuncture treatment.

Mamie Chow is an extremely thorough, thoughtful and knowledgeable acupuncturist. She took a very generous amount of time with my intake and «assessment» asking about my family medical history, my own medical history, foods I regularly eat, when, how often. She asked me about my physical exercise, my daily routines, the stress in my life, and so much more. I am grateful to be able to see a practitioner who is concerned with my whole self, not just a symptom. She listens well and made me feel comfortable.
I went to see her for an issue related to what some people call «frozen shoulder». It had been bothering me for some time, even limiting my range of motion. She gave me tips I could incorporate around eating (she even shared some recipes!) that help reduce inflammation and help me promote a better balance within my body. After my treatment, now, my shoulder is no longer limited in range! As someone who practices martial arts, having full range of motion back is exhilarating! Thank you, Mamie Chow!

I’ve had acupuncture treatment on and off for a number of years. My acupuncturist moved away from the Bay Area, so I decided to give Mamie Chow a try when I needed a treatment. First of all, all I felt when each needle went in was a slight pressure — not even a prick or twinge of pain.
Mamie identified areas of stress, placed a needle and checked the effects. The results were amazing, and I couldn’t believe the amount of tension I was able to release during the treatment.
Mamie is gifted as a listener and really took the time to get to know me and how my body functions (or doesn’t function). I made another appointment and am looking forward to my next visit with Mamie.