Driftwood Acupuncture & Wellness

I have had chronic back pain for years and then this year it was so bad it ended up causing numbing all the way down my leg into my foot. I started to see Anita and I have feeling back in my leg! Not only that, but she offsets any cold that I am on the verge of (I have a 2 ½ year old in school so colds are common in our life) and overall my energy levels are back to what they were prior to having my daughter. I went in for relief for one thing and Anita identified other ways to improve my life and I am so thankful she was recommended to me. Thank you Anita!

I cannot say enough good things about Anita. She is the perfect balance of professional, warm, friendly and caring (and funny). I’ve been seeing her on and off for over a year for carpal tunnel-​ish flare-​ups in my arms, and she always makes the pain go away. She also has the most incredibly ninja-​like movements with needles — most of the time, I can barely feel the needles going in or out. The Driftwood space is also perfect — relaxing and spotless, with large and comfortable treatment rooms. It is obvious that she truly cares for her patients, and I’m very grateful to have found her!

I have been seeing Anita for a little over a year now and I absolutely love her. I first started to see her for some female issues, which she completely took care of. I keep coming back because any time I have a little something wrong she can fix it. Her bedside manner is like no other and you can just feel that she is a good person to the core. I look forward to my appointments and leave every time feeling like I’m floating on a cloud.

The best acupuncturist I have found in the Bay area! Anita single-​handedly cured my motion sickness which I’ve had for years, TMJ issues and any ailment I seem to have. Not only am I believer in her method, but now I’m sending my friends to her as well. She has a warm personality and checks in with you regularly to determine what you should focus on treating. She takes my insurance and offers online booking which makes my life easy. Clarity, sanity and balance are what I leave with each time.

I had only one visit with Anita and it was wonderful experience. She was not a natural healer but she was professional. Fortunately, I did not have to go for a second because my issue is under control with significant thanks to Anita. I highly recommend her.

Anita is a thoughtful, caring and experienced healer. I was having ankle pain that I assumed was a flair up of Achilles tendonitis that I previously had. She was accommodating to schedule an appointment and responsive to my insurance questions. Once we met, she shared her concern that my pain was something more than tendonitis, and in fact I fractured my heel (from her recommendation I saw my pcp right away and am now in a cast to heal). I’m continuing to see Anita to promote healing and manage any imbalances I’m creating in my body while walking on crutches. I continue to enjoy Anita’s approach, especially her sharing the whys of what she’s doing and value her recommendations. I feel lucky to have found her.

Anita at Driftwood Acupuncture is one of the finest acupuncturists I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing! Her Tui Na massage is also out of this world as well! Her office space is very comfortable and spacious and her massage table is super relaxing she makes her homemade herbal brews and ages them for maximum punch! Anita has a very warm energy and is a healer inside and out! If you are in need of healing, contact Anita at Driftwood Acupuncture and go in to see her! Highly highly recommended!

First time to acupuncture and I can’t believe I haven’t done it earlier! Anita really knows what she is doing and genuinely cares on helping you. Not only is she amazing with the acupuncture practice, but she also has many other treatments and health practices to live a better life. Just some of the problems I have had that she has helped with; I had pain in my back and she instantly treated it! Amazing! Worked on quitting cigarettes and haven’t had one since. Just a few to name that she has helped me with. Definitely recommend her!

I cannot express how incredibly grateful I feel to have met Anita. I had been experiencing severe, debilitating lower back pain, and a family friend highly recommended Anita to me. I called her right away, and she was able to see me the very next day. I was very apprehensive about getting acupuncture, because I have a needle phobia, but Anita was incredibly patient with me, and went over my health history in great detail. She was so kind, calm, and knowledgeable, and definitely put me at ease right away. She is a master at her craft, and a true healer. My back pain is now nearly gone, and I cannot thank her enough.

My first acupuncture tx and first visit with Anita, and what an impression she left on me. While there are many who posses knowledge, it is rare to find a practitioner who understands the difference between practicing medicine and healing. It was evident from her thorough intake and assessment that she regarded me as a whole entity, understanding that our organs and energy are interwoven. Though I came in with a primary complaint, I quickly appreciated that my symptoms were not isolated. Her explanations and rationale for her recommendations were simple and easy to follow. Anita’s humanizing approach to healing gave me optimism that I will overcome my symptoms. I look forward to future treatments with her.
I highly recommend her.

Anita was amazing! This was my first time trying acupuncture and, after my appointment with Anita, definitely not my last. I am a nurse and carry a lot of tension/​stress in my upper back and neck. I have tried massage and other treatments but nothing seems to help. After the acupuncture I felt so relieved and just lighter in general. Anita treats holistically and truly incorporates Chinese medicine into your day to day life and explains the connections between so many aspects — sleep, diet, work, genetics, etc.
She is very professional and knowledgable with what she does. I highly recommend :)

Anita is a caring and compassionate healer. In addition to her gentle acupuncture treatments, she listens and provides great practical advice regarding alternative and natural remedies. She’s been a key element in my path to better health. My New Years resolution was to get in to see her more often, and so I recently purchased a package of 6 appointments in advance. Thanks Anita!

Anita is one of those rare people that when you meet her you know she has something special. She is a wonderful healer, extremely knowledgeable and caring.
Anita takes time to listen to every word, shows genuine interest in you and intuitively knows what is needed to aid in the healing process. Her office is peaceful which definitely adds to the experience and she gives you her full attention.
I have seen definite improvement in my psoriasis since seeing her. I highly recommend Anita as a practitioner and healer. She is a rarity!

Skip the spa. Forget the massage. Acupuncture will do more for your immediate and long term well-​being than any 30-​, 60-​, or 90-​minute massage has ever done to relax, refocus, and to recenter me and relieve my chronic woes and bodily ailments. My spine looks like someone threw me down a flight of stairs, and I’ve recently begun seeing a chiropractor. To supplement that relief, I also began seeing Anita at Driftwood. From the very first session I could tell she is both knowledgeable and professional. Be sure to rely on her encyclopedic mastery of herbs, healthy eating, and Eastern and Western medical philosophies. She’s a wealth of information and a gentle healer– the best I’ve ever visited!

Anita is absolutely amazing. She is warm, caring, knowledgeable, and most importantly — effective.
Anita has a very nurturing presence about her. I feel very well cared for when I see her. She is always quick to offer me water, make sure I’m warm enough, and cater to my every need. She always makes me feel that my comfort and health is of the utmost importance to her. She is very genuine and it is clear that she enjoys healing people. She is also a great listener. She doesn’t rush.
Anita is a skilled acupuncturist. She is smart, knowledgeable, and knows what she is doing. She is very thorough and methodical; she takes careful notes and pays attention to every detail. She also explains things very well and answers my questions thoughtfully.
Most importantly, Anita brings results. I sought her help for knee pain, and I have already seen significant improvement in 4 sessions. Anita has also made some simple dietary suggestions that have improved my digestion as well. My energy is better overall too. Unsurprisingly, Anita has won awards for acupuncture because she is so talented.
As an added bonus, Anita’s office is clean, spacious, comfortable, and attractively decorated.
Anita is an excellent practitioner in every way. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Anita is great… I’ve seen hear from muscle skeletal issues to an immune boost for common cold! I’ve had excellent experience and great benefits, relief of symptoms. I highly recommend Anita for my health concerns. She’s a true pro!

Can’t say enough good things about Anita and being treated by her. I was recently diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy, a temporary face paralysis caused by an inflamed facial nerve. From the first meeting I was confident Anita could help and from the first session I was results. She was professional, caring, and extremely knowledgable. each session I immediately saw results and my condition was definitely improving quickly. Anita is a healer that truly cares about your well being and strives to makes peoples lives healthier and happier.
Could not be happier that I found Anita and have had the opportunity to be treated by her

This was my first experience with acupuncture. Anita was great! She was very friendly and I could tell that she was an expert. We sat down and talked all about my health before the acupuncture so that we could get to the root of any health problems I may have. She was very gentle and talked me through the whole process so that I would not be nervous. Overall, it was a great experience. I will definitely go back to Anita again!

A good acupuncturist is hard to find! But if you’re looking for someone gentle and caring who really wants to help with whatever issues you’re having, Anita is amazing! I went to her with some knee issues I was having while training for a century bike ride. She put me on a realistic program of treatments and was very flexible with my schedule so that I could get in when I needed to. Aside from being very professional and having a wealth of knowledge about acupuncture and herbs, she’s kind and personable and very comforting. I had gone to a wonderful acupuncturist years ago and never thought I’d find someone again that I trusted as much as I trust Anita!

Anita at Driftwood Acupuncture and Wellness is a very caring and detail oriented provider. She is a great listener, always taking the time to understand the state of my health, physically and emotionally. She is personable and easy to talk to. She is very thorough in her assessments and the care she delivers. After sessions with Anita, I always feel calm, relaxed and well cared for.
Anita is an excellent practitioner incorporating many aspects of Eastern medicine. I have had acupuncture treatments, tuina massage, and Chinese herbs; all of which I would recommend with Anita. It comforts me knowing that she feels that Western medicine has its place and that Eastern and Western medicine can work together when needed.
Anita is a great medical professional that is passionate and warm to her patients. I highly recommend Anita at Driftwood Acupuncture and Wellness!