Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Acupuncture and Corrective Bodywork in Mill Valley
Emily Smith Acupuncture is a licensed acupuncturist with over 25 years of experience integrating Traditional Asian Medicine, somatics, and evidence-based nutrition into holistic wellness practices. Holding a Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Japanese National Acupuncture Licensure, she combines Eastern and Western methodologies to address chronic pain, postural alignment, and systemic health issues. Her practice emphasizes personalized care through modalities like Japanese acupuncture, cupping, and corrective bodywork, supported by certifications in Yin Tui Na, Anma massage, and the Berry Method of Corrective Bodywork.With a focus on mind-body connection, she helps patients reclaim natural healing capacities through treatments that improve cellular communication, reduce inflammation, and restore musculoskeletal balance. Emily's approach incorporates 200-hour yoga training, counseling certifications, and regenerative wellness philosophies, serving clients in Marin County since establishing her clinic in 2009 after 22 years of study and practice in Japan.
Services
Japanese Acupuncture
Cupping Therapy
Corrective Bodywork
Postural Alignment
Chronic Pain Management
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of clinical experience in integrative wellness
- Combines Japanese acupuncture with corrective bodywork techniques
- Personalized treatment plans for chronic pain management
- Certified in multiple holistic modalities including yoga therapy
- Focus on restoring natural physiological communication systems
Associations and certifications
- Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Japanese National Acupuncture Licensure
- Yin Tui Na Chinese Massage Certification
- Anma and Shiatsu Japanese Massage Certification
- Tamura Method Practitioner Certificate
- Berry Method Rebalancing Certification
Services
Japanese Acupuncture
Fine-gauge needles target stress points to improve cellular communication and physiological function. Treatments address chronic pain, inflammation, and systemic imbalances by enhancing blood flow and releasing muscular tension through shallow fascial stimulation.
Cupping Therapy
Glass cup suction techniques relieve muscle tension and improve circulation. This therapy targets postural muscles in the back, shoulders, and limbs to release chronic pain patterns and increase range of motion through fascial hydration.
Corrective Bodywork
Structural alignment techniques address musculoskeletal imbalances using manual therapy. Combines palpation diagnostics with soft tissue manipulation to restore anatomical balance and improve systemic communication between muscles, joints, and organs.
Postural Alignment
Holistic posture correction integrates acupuncture with movement therapy. Addresses compensatory patterns from repetitive stress or injury through targeted exercises that improve skeletal support and reduce muscular strain.
Chronic Pain Management
Comprehensive approach combining acupuncture, bodywork, and lifestyle counseling. Treatments focus on breaking pain cycles through nervous system regulation, fascial release, and restoring natural physiological communication pathways for long-term symptom relief.
People
Emily Smith Acupuncture
Licensed Acupuncturist
With 25+ years of clinical experience, Emily combines Japanese acupuncture, corrective bodywork, and nutritional counseling. Holds advanced certifications in multiple holistic modalities and maintains a private practice focused on integrative wellness solutions.
Questions
What services does Emily Smith offer?
Emily offers Japanese acupuncture, cupping therapy, corrective bodywork, postural alignment, and chronic pain management using integrative techniques combining Eastern and Western methodologies.
Do you accept insurance?
Emily is in-network with Cigna insurance. Contact her office directly to verify your specific policy coverage details.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Existing patients can schedule through the online portal. New patients should complete the appointment request form on the website or call (415) 757-7441 directly.
What areas do you serve?
Services are available to residents throughout Marin County including Mill Valley, San Rafael, Corte Madera, and surrounding communities.
Are financing options available?
Yes, flexible payment arrangements can be discussed directly with Emily to ensure access to necessary treatments.
What should I expect during initial treatment?
The first visit includes health history review, physical examination, and initial treatment lasting approximately 1 hour, with follow-up sessions building on previous progress.
