BiaoHealth Acupuncture

Amy P embodies the best qualities of a health care provider. She takes the time to listen to everything that you say with full attention and compassion. She asks all the right questions, and creates an environment where you feel comfortable, safe, and extremely well cared-​for. She explains everything that she wants to address, and exactly how she plans to do it, and responds thoughtfully to feedback. I really appreciate that she has such extensive medical knowledge from her many years as a registered nurse, in addition to her training as an acupuncturist. Her acupuncture treatments are a heavenly healing experience. I always thoroughly enjoy my sessions and wake up the next morning feeling like a million bucks. She is also very available to address any questions or concerns between treatments.

Amy P is not Mr. Chen (or fill in preconceived name of a proper acupuncturist * _​_​_​*) –she is BETTER!!! She is a cheerleader, health promoter, psychiatrist and herbalist all rolled into one. I have had multiple acupuncturists and she is the only one that has truly made a difference. Her practice is founded on successfully intermeshing Western and Chinese medicine principles. The result is a more zen and healthier you. Call her and start your path to optimal wellness.

I’ve been going to Amy P for about two years and I can confidently say that she is not only the best acupuncturist that I’ve been to, but she’s the best health care professional that I’ve ever seen. If you need help with any ailment in your life– physical health or emotional– or if you are looking to move towards optimal health– Amy can help.
Compared to other acupuncturists, she only sees one person at a time, so her focus is completely on you. Every time I come in, I feel that she is very attuned to me– she remembers everything that has been going on with me and is not distracted or confused like many people are who see many patients. Often she even has new comments that she’s thought about from the last session. She always spends whatever time is needed before the needles go in to talk about what is going on. She also has an intuitive sense of what I need when I walk through the door. Though I’ve done acupuncture before, for whatever reason, my experience with her is much more profound. Since she is also a registered nurse, she is very knowledgeable about health from both an eastern and western perspective.
I have never felt any healthcare professional (doctor, therapist, acupuncturist etc) invest in my health half as much as what I feel from Amy, so she is truly very unique and truly a healer. In addition to walking out the door way better than when I walked in each time, she has subtly empowered me and given me tools to take care of my own self.
Originally I was looking to find an old chinese practitioner to make sure I was going to get an authentic experience, but Amy is the real deal! I never write Unilocal reviews, but I am so grateful for Amy and so inspired by her work that I hope other people can benefit from her. I would give her 1000 stars if Unilocal had them!

After one year of seeing Amy, I figured it was high time I wrote her a review, particularly considering how much she’s helped me. I found her via Unilocal (yay Unilocal!) after some mediocre experiences with other practitioners. Amy is simply stellar. She has helped with a wide range of issues including a seasonal cold, back pain, stress and carpal tunnel syndrome. She’s truly passionate about her work and cares deeply about helping her patients heal. She’s incessantly curious, thoughtful in her interactions and knowledgeable. Plus (speaking to the nerd in me), she is happy to explain the whats and the whys behind needle placement and herbal prescriptions. After more than 15 years of skipping around, I finally found my permanent acupuncturist!

So I was all ready to write a huge glowing review for Amy… but there is nothing that has not already been said. She rocked my world, and if this rating system would let me give her six stars, I would. You’re the best, you made my arm all better. Thanks!

I have been going to Amy P. for a year now and I can’t put into words how amazing she is. I originally went to her for lower back pain. She healed me in one session. I continue to go because she can make my Qi transfer and move all over my body. It is absolutely a one of a kind experience. She has been my one and only acupuncturist.

I started going to Amy about 6 months ago before my recent wedding to help me relieve stress, control my hormones and sleep better. I can’t praise her enough! Amy is also an RN so she can give you the best of western and eastern medicine. She is kind, PATIENT, and very helpful. She understood that I couldn’t give up coffee so she tried to come up with different alternatives. My advice is to be HONEST about your health history and lifestyle and you will benefit the most from her treatments. She is also the nicest person and just makes you feel better by going to see her. No judgements just good vibes. The whole office and treatments rooms are really cool too. My favorite is the water room. Hooray for Amy P at BiaoHealth!

I didn’t know much about acupuncture when my gf announced that she was going to see AmyP. I was skeptical in its ability to correct some ailments more efficiently than traditional medicine. Then I started having this persistant ache that Motrin wasn’t curing. I decided to give AmyP a try. After only 4+ visits, AmyP has cured 2 – 3 of my aches and the third is starting to subside. AmyP ‘s knowledge and experience as ER/​Trauma RN, plus her enthusiasm for chinese medicine is evident in her work. She is flexible, understanding, patient, and if that isn’t enough, she has this style of dress thats way cool…

Amy is an outstanding choice for a health care practitioner. She provides a full spectrum of healthcare, bringing 15 years of nursing to Chinese medicine. She is a talented acupuncturist and herbalist with a tremendous heart. Once you have a treatment with her there will be no need to look further. Keep up the fantastic work Amy!

Amy P gives good Qi!
Amy Petrarca is pretty awesome. I have issues with stress so I decided to visit BiaoHealth Acupuncture for help dealing with my issues. Finding quality acupuncture in San Francisco is no east feat, but Amy was recommended by a friend, so I made my first appointment.
Amy was very detailed and asked thorough questions about my lifestyle, stress, health, conditions, etc. She took the time to create the full picture of of my health in order to move forward with treatment. She explained the needles, the meridians, my Qi, and more.
After my first acupuncture treatment, I felt physically and mentally awesome– invigorated, yet steady. I had amazing mental calmness and an overall balanced well-​being– my first relief in a long time. In addition to acupuncture, Amy also prescribed traditional Chinese herbs to supplement my treatment.
Amy is a very kind person and caring healer. She totally connects with you on a personal and professional level, and doesn’t judge you for «coping» with life-​crap by getting wasted (yay!). It’s such a benefit that she knows western (as an MS, RN) and eastern medicine, and can navigate between the two.
So far, I’ve seen Amy 3 times in 2 weeks. I’m so thankful for her help.
Amy P’s office, BiaoHealth Acupuncture, is conveniently located in the Glen Park neighborhood, a 5-​ish minute walk from BART and close to the 26, 52 & 23 MUNI lines. She has a day for extended hours, so that’s really helpful post work — Saturdays too.

Just over a month ago I visited AmyP for my first acupuncture session ever. Although I was a bit apprehensive at the outset of my appointment, AmyP was sure to explain every step of the process before she began and she continued to check on my comfort levels throughout our session. I visited AmyP primarily to address the extreme pain I was experiencing in my right shoulder and upper back as a result of a car accident earlier this year. While AmyP was not able to «clear up» my pain in one session (I wouldn’t expect any accupuncturist, masseuse, or physical therapist to be able to do that… although I surely wouldn’t complain!) I experienced no pain from her needles during the session and can definitely say that the accupuncture helped prepare me for the massage session I had later that day with another healer.
While I have no other accupuncture experiences to compare with this one, I felt extremely comfortable working with AmyP. She is a professional, knowledgeable healer whose best interest is in helping you improve your health in the most holistic way possible – even if it might mean referring you to someone else. If you have the opportunity to set up an appointment, I would highly reccomend Amy Petraca’s services. AmyP will surely take the time to listen to you, evaluate your ailements, and recommend a treatment path that will meet your needs. Thanks!

I am giving this a five star review in advance of their official opening September 8 b/​c I can vouch that AmyP or Amy Petrarca, is definitely the BEST acupuncturist I’ve ever had. I’ve had many, since I’ve been getting acupuncture off and on, mostly on, once a week, for over a year. Why is AmyP the best, you ask? It’s all about the needling, of course! And AmyP’s background as a Registered Nurse, clearly has enabled her to be a step ahead of most everyone. Never a prick! That my friends is advanced needling, and who do you want to stick needles in you but an advanced needlier???
Top it off by the fact that AmyP is a wonderful, delightful person, who dresses fabulous and takes requests and you will be in euphoria after your appointment and quite frankly, as I did for close to a year, plan your life so that you can see her once a week.
If you’ve never tried acupuncture I think you’ll become a regular should you choose to start w/​AmyP… she makes you feel comfortable and again, she is very talented and charming!