Nest Acupuncture

This review is for Maya, who saw ** for a fertility acupuncture session. She did in one session what an OB/​fertility doctor at Kaiser didn’t do in a year, which was to sit down and evaluate her full history including stress levels, diet, medication/​supplement use, and diagnostics done– and not done– thus far. She had thoughtful and medically appropriate feedback for **. Maya noted a diagnostic test (in my opinion) that **‘s doctor should have considered prior to this point. As a PA, I respect the mix of eastern/​western approach to treatment that Maya demonstrated with ** and would refer patients to her myself.

This is where it all began! Tiffinie hosted an acupuncture happy hour, and after attending one, I was hooked. It also helped having found an amazing acupuncturist closer to my neighborhood in the Mission after that initial foray into acupuncture. Unfortunately, a short while later, she moved and I put my relationship with acupuncture on hold.
Many years down the road, I found myself wanting regular acupuncture sessions and thought of the time I attended acupuncture happy hour. Tiffinie’s hours matched up with my schedule, and even though it’s in the Marina, driving there early on a weekend is actually not so bad.
Tiffinie’s bedside manner is amazing. She takes the time to understand what’s going on with your body and how she can most effectively help you. She is incredibly knowledgeable, and I know that if I am extra curious about why a needle is where, I can just ask.
The space is on Lombard, but tucked away behind a courtyard, so you don’t feel like you’re on a busy street at all. It’s welcoming and relaxing. Everyone I’ve encountered at Nest has been friendly and professional.
Would definitely recommend if you’ve been curious about acupuncture. While Nest specializes in women’s health/​fertility, you can certainly go for any other ailment (even overall health) you might have.

Sara Stieg is amazing!!! She is a total professional but also so warm and caring. She is an expert at what she does. I felt truly confident in her care. My weekly visits with her was my only hour of peacefulness during a very stressful time. In the end, she was very successful in helping me reach my goal :) I highly recommend Sara!!!

I never understood how people could love acupuncture until I started seeing Maya. I can honestly say that’s she’s changed my life. From the moment you walk in to see her, she puts you at ease. She’s peaceful, thoughtful with her practice, and knows what she is doing. You really can’t ask for more from an acupuncturist.

I am now 37 weeks pregnant and this would not have happened without Carissa Kelly! She is by far the greatest! When I met her, my husband and I were trying for about a year. We were so frustrated that nothing had happened at that point. Carissa helped prepare my body for pregnancy and she also recommended that I take a saliva fertility test that she trusted. We got the results back from that test and it showed that I ovulated and a different time then the name brand ovulation sticks were saying I was ovulating. Well, the month after getting these results, I was pregnant! She also has since then provided insight and advice throughout my pregnancy. I’ve had such a great and smooth pregnancy and its been because I’ve been seeing Carissa. I am so thankful that I met her and highly recommend her to all!

This review is long overdue. I had weekly appointments at Nest over a 6 month period for both women’s health issues and to get relief from a host of symptoms during my first trimester. This place is amazing and everyone I encountered was very efficient, experienced and warmly friendly. I usually had appointments with Shirley and she is just incredible. I highly recommend Nest.

I’ve been seeing Carissa Kelly for nearly a year and she is amazing. I was pregnant after a month of seeing her and she has supported me throughout my pregnancy. Not only has she given me amazing acupuncture she has also supported me through dietary recommendations, Chinese herbs and other nutritional advice. She has been my fertility and pregnancy encyclopedia and I recommend her to everyone. Hands down the best. She works Mondays and Fridays. Thank you Carissa!

39 years old and 9 weeks pregnant — and I truly believe this wouldn’t have happened without Nest. After 2+ years of failed IUIs, IVF cycles, uterine surgery, tears, anger, frustration — I was beginning to lose hope. I had been diagnosed with «unexplained infertility» by the best of the best at UCSF — my only known issue was hypothyroidism/Hashimoto’s. However, I took the medication to keep my thyroid levels in the right «zone» so my doctors didn’t have any further actions I could take to address this.
I decided to work with Tiffinie at Nest a few months prior to my next IVF cycle and I’m so thankful that I found her. She was very knowledgeable about how the thyroid affects fertility, and recommended some great supplements (all approved by my doctor) that helped me feel better instantly. Tiffinie was extremely professional and worked in complete unison with my doctor’s IVF program. Not only did she listen to my body and provide excellent acupuncture, she also listened to me emotionally, and talked me through every fear, doubt, and anxiety. It was like therapy. Before Nest, I never responded well to the IVF stimulation protocol and always had to cancel before egg retrieval. With Tiffinie’s help I made it to egg retrieval, implantation, and a positive test result! I’ve now had 2 incredible post-​IVF ultrasounds that confirmed I have a perfect sized fetus with a strong heartbeat, and I’ve graduated from the UCSF IVF program to my regular OBGYN. I’m so, so grateful that I found Nest — I would recommend it to anyone trying to conceive, ESPECIALLY if you’ve been diagnosed with unexplained infertility. I saw her at least 1 – 2 times /​week and then more frequently during IVF stimulation, retrieval, and implantation. It was worth every penny. Thank you, Tiffinie!!!

I love Nest! No matter what you are trying to achieve health wise (even just general health/​well being), it is a great resource. I had never tried acupuncture and was really curious to try it out. Even if you are a bit scared of needles, no need to be here. The whole process is so soothing and relaxing and I always walked away feeling great! I have been going to Nest for a year now!
I ended up going to Tiffanie, and have heard great things about everyone here. Tiffanie is professional, extremely knowledgeable, fun, funny and easy to talk to about anything. I love that she brings not only knowledge of acupuncture, but natural approaches to health in general. She’s always checking in with you to offer a personal experience and any other insights on your health she can provide. She is the best! I would recommend Nest to anyone interested in or curious about acupuncture!

Amazing. Both Accupuncturists that helped me are outstanding at what they do. I wish I knew about this sooner! They can help with any issue you might have. The office is very serene.

Shirley is the best. She only works on Wednesdays, but I have changed my weekly schedule so I can see her. My first visit was on a Monday, and she happened to be filling in for a co-​worker, and for all intents and purposes, I shouldn’t have met Shirley. But I did, and I feel so fortunate.
I know everyone has a story, but I feel compelled to share mine, because I had lost hope in trying to get pregnant. I tried almost everything in the book to get pregnant. Drugs, 3 IUIs, 2 IVFs, 6+ months of 2X weekly at a top acupuncture clinic, and a lot of monitoring, testing, and specialists. The final IVF attempt (#3), I decided to give acupuncture (at a new clinic) a try again, and what do you know.
Shirley got me pregnant in 1 month.
I honestly couldn’t believe it. I’ve been waiting 3 ½ years to conceive and within a month my life totally changed. I’m now 16 weeks pregnant, and honestly, owe it to Shirley. I had done IVF 2X before, so the only difference this time was her. If you are having trouble conceiving, and lost hope, Shirley is your woman!

If the skill of an acupuncturist is measured by the effectiveness of the treatments she delivers, then Tiffinie is as skilled as it gets. My back feels SOOOOOO much better.

The Nest is a «must do» for anyone! Whether you are pregnant, trying to conceive, thinking about it in the distant future, or just looking to get your body in tip top condition.
Sara is not only thoughtful, caring and a master of her craft… but she truly cares about every client that walks through her door. Prepare to be nurtured, and well-​cared for… It’s the favorite part of my week.

Sara is amazing and has truly helped me. From helping with fertility to anxiety, stress, and sleep, she does it all.
I really look forward to coming to see her every week!

If you’re reading this, you’re probably experiencing that getting pregnant is not as easy as you thought it’d be. In fact, if it’s not happening for you, it’s a very emotional, trying, confusing and painful road… which is why I am SO thankful I found Sara!
I started seeing her last Fall, and from the first visit – she has been the most Helpful resource for me during this journey. Sara is very knowledgeable, and helps make sense of terms and tests I get from each and every doctor’s appointment. She invests in your personal situation and can navigate you peacefully through a combo of western and eastern medicine.
I am dealing with unexplained infertility, and really the one thing I got answered thru this process is that I can depend on Sara to make this experience more bearable – from her treatments, support and advice — she will help keep you sane and positive and I have no doubt that the work she’s doing is helping get my body baby ready!
And on a sidenote, if fertility help isn’t what you need, Sara can probably still help — she has solved my sleeping issues and helped with anxiety and physical ailments I have had from digestion to neck soreness.

I love going to Nest!!! The acupuncture treatments leave me feeling relaxed and happier and Sara is the sweetest person ever. She is a fertility whiz and has lots of information on diet, traditional Chinese medicine supplements, and other things you can do to boost fertility. She’s extremely kind and tailors each treatment to exactly what is going on with you that week. The atmosphere is very soothing — water and herbal tea is offered, chill music plays, and candles are burning. It’s like an acupuncture spa!

Sara Stieg is that special kind of health care practitioner we are all hoping to find — warm, caring, and she really knows her stuff. Sara is an expert in women’s health and fertility, and she will take great care of you. Highly recommended!

I hate needles.
Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaate needles.
(Which is ironic, since I really like tattoos.)
So when I had mentioned to Tiffinie a while back that I was interested in trying acupuncture, but was scared to death that I would jump five feet off the table when they tried to poke me, she assured me that I just needed to see her. So I went in. She explained to me some of the ideas behind acupuncture, Qi vs. Blood, and the whole concept of balancing the two… then did a little evaluation where she checked out my tongue and asked some questions.
Next thing I know, I’m face down on the table and receiving fire cupping treatment, followed by the needles, which I hardly felt at all. I could feel myself relax and start to fall asleep, and the next thing I knew, Tiffinie was back and removed all the stuff sticking out of my body, and I felt a little less stressed and a little more energized.
Besides the acupuncture, though, Tiffinie is also knowledgeable about Chinese herbs — so when I told her I was freaking out because my voice was raspy and I had a very important vocal audition the next day, she hooked me up with some herbs to make tea & a bottle of loquat syrup. I drank the tea and syrup and within 12 hours I was back in the game! Thanks, Tiff!

My husband and I have been seeing Caylie now for several months. She is very professional and intelligent. She is also very compassionate. Caylie is a positive presence in our lives.
Nest accupuncture definitely feels like a a warm, safe nest. It’s a great environment for healing, as well as for preparing for parenthood. I feel like we are in the best of hands. I feel even more strongly that accupuncture in conjuction with other fertility treatments can help me become a mother.

Nest is the Best!
The clinic is a very inviting, relaxing, and tasteful place. Sara and Caylie are both fantastic. You will definitely be in very good hands at Nest. (I first went to Nest when I was having sleep issues, so yes, they do provide more than just fertility treatment).

Okay.
Okay okay okay.
I have 2, count ‘em 2 whole friends here on Unilocal.And a whole… oh, right. A whole ZERO reviews.
So after close to a year (okay, maybe closer to a year and a half… sorry) of mooching off of other people’s fine Unilocaling craftsmanship, I am finally taking the review plunge.
And I figure, what a better way to start than to kick down a little bit of love for one of my favorite SF ladies?
Let’s get the obvious stuff out of the way:
Yes, Tiffinie M. is wonderful. Yes, she is beautiful. Yes, she is sassy, classy and witty as hell. All of which could warrant 5 stars in and of itself…
But, seeing as how the reason why I happened upon Unilocal in the first place (okay, okay… it was probably about 2 years ago by now. I’m SORRY!!) was to find credible reviews and peruse actual new ideas for places I had yet to visit, I will tell you why Nest and Tiffine both deserve all 5 of these fabulous stars…
1: Tiffinie single-​handedly turned a somewhat-​skeptic (yours truly) into a full-​on believer at a time when all she had at hand were a couple of needles and the janky bed I was given in my janky apartment in Spain.
2: Nest has a Happy Hour every couple of Mondays. No no no all you boozers… this is an ACUPUNCTURE happy hour (although it is a fantastic disguise name for all of those unsuspecting somewhat-​skeptics you may want to turn on to the wonderful world of needles)…
3: Speaking of unsuspecting skeptics, Tiff was able to gracefully transform my sometimes neurotic, absolutely always looney chatterbox of a friend into a docile little bunny that just wanted to sit at a bar and smile goofily and gaze into space. Not sure if y’all catch my drift when I say that shit is Priceless. All of this after only one sitting, which only brings me hope for her future visits.
4: The treatment that I got the same night at Happy Hour transformed my over-​worked emotional brain /​under-​worked intellectual brain, and overall tired and achy body (all due to my apparent transformation into a corporate ho, and my tendency to over-​indulge in my favorite vices) into something that felt a little more like a body that does yoga 5 times a week and only drinks one glass of whiskey a night, rather than 5. These women know their stuff.
5: Besides all of this goodness, Nest itself is solid… Any place that deals with Women’s Health and fertility issues and can do so without making you freak out as soon as you’ve walked through the door (quite the contrary actually — the ambiance of this place is one of the coziest I’ve seen in the city) deserves to be known.

Tweet, tweet! I love Nest.
I’ve gone twice now for Acupuncture Happy Hour (1^st and 3^rd Monday of each month) and will definitely return again. I just feel like I’m in good hands here.
Sara and Tiffinie offer a chill and welcoming space, and though they specialize in treatments for women with fertility concerns, anyone can benefit from the balancing/​destressing effects of a general session. I sure did.
The drop-​in happy hours are a great way for first-​timers to check out what acupuncture is like – or for acupuncture devotees to get a «tune up» for a super-​reasonable $ 15. When I’ve gone, Tiffinie has done an individualized intake, answered my questions thoroughly, and provided ear acupuncture with a gentle touch.
Yeah, I know, it’s in the Marina and you hate the Marina. You like hating the Marina. But it’s hard to be a hater when you finish up a session and walk out the door with a blissed-​out acu-​buzz. Try it. You’ll like it – and you’ll like liking it…

Looking for a gentle, kind, caring acupuncturist? Call Sara now! I have been treated by Sara for everything from everyday stress & exhaustion to severe digestion & inflammatory issues (she also specializes in fertility issues for both men & women). She has an amazing ability to listen to you & sift through the information to extract the important points to focus on. She has a calm, warm energy & always goes the extra mile to make sure you feel comfortable and nurtured. She also does a great job translating Chinese medicine diagnoses into laymen’s term so that I can understand them! I strongly recommend Sara for anything that ails you, she is truly special.

Sara is a very open, gentle and caring person. I felt really comfortable in her office. As matter of fact, I fell asleep on her table under care with two warm radiating lamps beaming down on me. When you decide to pay her for a visit make sure you plan on spending time with her because she will make it worth your while. I guess i should tell you that i am a practicing chiropractor in the city that was in need of a really honest and knowledgeable acupuncture. Well, Sara is it! I came in because i felt stressed out a bit and i thought maybe she can help me with my energy level. When i was done with my treatment with Sara, over an hour later, I felt revived and ready to take on the afternoon. Thank you Sara you are a healer. If you call today she might be able to fit you in. She is Located on 1990 Lombard Street Suite 100 @ Webster, SF, 94 123 and her phone # is 415−673−6378