2040 Forest Avenue Ste 4, San Jose, CA 95128, USA
2040 Forest Avenue
San Jose
California
95128
US
L.Ac. DAOM;
Licensed acupuncturist in California;
Professor of Five Branches University, where she teaches Acupuncture Therapeutics;
Licensed acupuncturist and TCM physician in Singapore;
Council member of World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies;
Over 30 years of clinical experience;
Graduated from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.
Office Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10:00 am - 7:00 pm |
About My Practice
Sally Sun Acupuncture Clinic provides professional acupuncture treatments in south bay area. In addition to acupuncture, the clinic offers services such as Acupressure, Cupping, Moxibustion, Herbal Medicine, Diet therapy and Eye Acupuncture. Dr. Sun is a licensed acupuncturist who has experience successfully helping thousands of patients heal and recover in past years. Her treatment is customized according to the patient’s conditions. The personalized treatment solves more complicated and chronic physical problems. It covers Pain Management, Women’s Health, Insomnia, Depression, Infertility, Sport or Auto Injuries, Anxiety, indigestion, Allergies, or Pregnancy- related issues.
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