Karena Goldfinger, LAc

Karena did what hospital-​clinic acupuncture cannot– took the time to address root causes of my health conditions.
Karena helped me with gluten-​related symptoms, and pain from chronically-​injured joints. Not only through her acupuncture and herbal treatments. But also by providing nutritional guidance, and urging me to get Feldenkrais movement therapy. And so much more.
I remain symptom-​free, as long as I stick with Karena’s guidelines and recommendations. And I usually do!
I first learned of Karena from a customer with chemical sensitivities, who testified that Karena helped her tolerate unavoidable fragrances. I’ve also learned that Karena’s in high demand from patients suffering from allergies and asthma.

I started seeing Karena when I was under intense antibiotic treatment for tick borne infections. I was struggling with a multitude of issues from the infections and the treatment including anxiety, nausea, detox problems, pain etc. Karena proved to be a major part of my journey back to health. She helped to manage my symptoms so I could tolerate the needed treatment as well as assist in the crucial detoxification process that was a struggle for my organs. She is extremely knowledgable in her practice while being a compassionate and understanding person. You are in good hands with Karena!

Karena has the perfect blend of extensive knowledge and experience coupled with an intuitive sense of what will support your optimum health and function. She is always thorough and clearly communicates what she discovers in the course of her treatment. I highly recommend her compassionate and healing work. I’ve had a lot of acupuncture and chinese medicine treatments over the years and she is at the top of her field.

My first experience with acupuncture was with Karena in 1990. I had knee surgery and she helped me speed up the recovery and I learned the true power of acupuncture. For over 20 years now I and many friends and family members have benefitted from Karena’s incredible knowledge and devotion to her craft. Her new space with Dr. Teresa Black is very peaceful and welcoming. They are both true Healers!

Headaches and neck pain… BEGONE! Once Karena opens up those blocked channels and your energy is free to flow once again, the pain just melts away. I have had acupuncture done in the past, but I have NEVER felt the incredible sense of relaxation and well-​being like I have with Karena’s treatments. She takes her time during your first visit to collect the necessary information to identify which areas will most benefit from acupuncture. The effects are dramatic, and for me, were instantaneous. I came in with neck pain and a splitting headache (having slept wrong) and oddly, I had pain in my ankle too. Karena explained that the point where I had pain in my ankle was on the same energy meridian as the area of my neck that was kinked. After the treatment, all of my pain had gone away, and I have not had problems since. This was over 2 months ago! I am a believer in Karena’s skill as a healer and highly recommend her services.

Kerena is a wonderfully caring and thoughtful practitioner. She offers alternate approaches to each health problem. I’ve seen her for two separate issues and always felt better coming out of her sessions. San Rafael is lucky to have her now.

Karena is brilliant. A true healer. Cured me of chronic life-​long sinus infections and have been well for two years.

Karena is great! She is very personable and just fabulous. She is good at what she does. She has helped me through many problems, both physical and mental.
I do want to let you know she has relocated to Potrero Hill. I will ask her to update her info on Unilocal

She is amazing. Karena is very gentle and makes getting stuck with needles a relaxing and healing experience. She is very thorough in her treatment.

I have been seeing Karena for over two years now. She is amazing and has extensive knowledge on every issue and ailment I have ever presented her with. With a combination of acupuncture and following her advice on nutrition, I feel I have greatly improved my overall health.
I have referred many friends and co-​workers to her all of whom rave about what a great healer she is. Thank you Karena!!!