Dr. Davina Dick, DAOM, L.Ac.

Internal Medicine | Pain | Woman’s Care Tai Chi I Tui Na (Chinese Massage Techniques)

Dr. Davina began her study of acupuncture by first being a patient.. From her own lived experience she understands both the burden of chronic pain and illness, but also the tremendous relief available from Chinese medicine.

She studied Chinese medicine at Five Branches University and graduated at the top of her class, earning a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM). She currently specializes in pain management, stress reduction and women’s health. She is trauma informed, and able to work with patients who have experienced traumatic events.

Dr. Davina is a health and wellness advocate, a nutritionist, and a tai chi instructor. She is also a proud member of the LGBTQ community, where she strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

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Dr. Tirtha Mendake, DC, LAc, brings over a decade of specialized expertise in fertility acupuncture and over two decades of work in the holistic health care field. As the founder of Avaya Wellness Center in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood, Dr. Mendake has dedicated her practice to helping couples navigate their fertility journey through the gentle, time-tested wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine combined with modern integrative approaches. She is a fellow of Acupuncture and TCM Board of reproductive medicine also commonly known as ABORM. Additionally her Chiropractic work focuses on providing comprehensive women’s wellness. Her treatment philosophy recognizes that fertility challenges often involve multiple factors - physical, emotional, and energetic. She believes in addressing the whole person to create optimal conditions for conception and support patients through every step of their fertility journey. When she’s not in the clinic, Dr. Mendake cherishes family adventures with her husband and daughter traveling to destinations far and close. Her personal experience with fertility challenges and the profound joy of motherhood infuses her practice with authentic empathy and unwavering hope for each family she supports.

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Beth Schiffman, L.Ac. ABORM (fellow)

Beth Schiffman has an M.S. in Traditional Chinese Medicine, from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM). She is a FABORM Fellow and is board-certified to treat infertility.

Her focus is on internal medicine with an emphasis on reproductive health for both men and women.

She is the founder and Managing Director of Many Lives Chinese Medicine and the NorCal Fertility Group, which is a specialized group of Fertility Acupuncturists dedicated to serving the San Francisco Bay Area.

Beth is passionate about helping all people feel their total best and assisting couples and individuals to build their families.

Spare time includes, travel, great coffee, yoga and family.

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Meet Jakub Loh Skoda, a talented 3rd generation master practitioner from Hawaii via Czech Republic. He fuses a clean “Onsen” style ambiance of Japan, professional “Karlovy Vary” inspired healing from old world Bohemia, with the highest respect for “Lomi Lomi”, and ancient Hawaiian wisdom. Jakub is well versed in deep tissue, sports massage, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, and many other modalities. With a deep understanding of anatomy and body mechanics, Jakub crafts personalized treatments that emphasize relaxation and effective injury recovery.

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