Meet Your Practitioners
Chalita Photikoe
Licensed Acupuncturist, Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine
“My intention is to awaken the part of you that knows how to get well and stay well. I will help you relieve pain and discomfort, increase your energy, reduce stress and create a foundation for your continued health and well being. I love what I do and my heart is full of gratitude each day I set foot in the clinic.”
Chalita was raised in the Thai Forest Tradition of Theravada Buddhism and was exposed to meditation and esoteric practices at a young age. She received her undergraduate degree in Applied Mathematics and Economics from Northwestern University and started her career as a management consultant at a leading global firm.
She was on her way to business school when she heard the calling to become an acupuncturist and healer. Chalita has been in private practice since 2005 and relies on her relationship with the Divine to facilitate healing, successfully treating thousands of patients each year. She has won numerous awards and her clinic has become a sacred place of refuge for the community. Chalita’s current personal work with God is focused on dismantling perfectionism in order to reclaim the holiness of everyday life.
Chalita has been practicing for over 20 years and has the passion, experience and commitment to help people like you live a more balanced and healthy life.
She successfully treats a wide variety of conditions including pain, fertility, stress related syndromes, mood disorders, and immune system deficiencies. The only thing she requires of you is a genuine interest in participating in your health and well-being.
Qualifications
Northwestern University, B.A., Economics and Applied Mathematics, 1997
Management Consultant, A.T. Kearney
Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences, MSTCM, 2004
Private Acupuncture Practice, Mill Valley, 2004 - Present
Contributing Acupuncturist, Mindful Fertility Project
Student, Foundation for Spiritual Development
Volunteer Acupuncturist, Charlotte Maxwell Center
Acupuncturist, Quan Yin Heailng Arts Center
Heidi Guilfoyle, L.Ac, MSTCM
Licensed Acupuncturist, Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine
“My intention is to provide compassionate care that addresses each of my patient’s unique health concerns and achieve the most effective results. Patients report improved energy and emotional wellbeing, decreased pain and tension, and reduced occurrence and intensity of symptoms and illness. Acupuncture and herbal medicine are so beneficial in treating many health concerns, and most importantly in helping to build a solid foundation for optimal health. The journey there is often one of personal discovery and meaningful partnership. That relationship and transformation is what I love about this work.”
Heidi’s own journey begins growing up in San Francisco surrounded by nurses and other medical heroes. Her exposure and intrigue with medicine was expanded much further after undergoing brain surgery as a teenager. This experience also resulted in her first acupuncture treatment. The seed was planted! Her path toward healing began soon after when she transitioned in college from Computer Science to Recreation Therapy, with the goal of helping people achieve a more balanced, engaged lifestyle. Years later, searching for a more hands-on, deeper approach to healing, she re-discovered her fascination with Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Over 20 years later, Heidi has successfully implemented and facilitated a number of acupuncture clinics and provided thousands of acupuncture treatments to help patients achieve improved health and wellbeing. Patients describe her style as being very supportive, engaged, and highly intuitive. Her specializations include acute injuries and chronic pain, mood disorders and stress related symptoms, immune and adrenal imbalances, and digestive difficulties. While she loves working with patients of all ages, she has particular interest in helping teens manage stress and tension, heal from injuries, and develop mindful, balanced self-care.
Aside from studying different healing modalities, Heidi most enjoys exploring other cultures, dancing or listening to various genres of music, and spending time outdoors with her husband and teenage son hiking, biking, or running the many trails of Marin.
Qualifications
California Licensed Acupuncturist, #AC 7625
Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine,
American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, San Francisco, CA
Advanced Clinical Training in Channel Palpation and Diagnosis,
Renmin University Hospital, Beijing, China
Massage Therapy Certification, Institute for Conscious Bodywork, Mill Valley, CA
Lead Acupuncturist and Acupuncture Program Coordinator, METS Neurology Clinic, San Rafael, CA
Co-Facilitator, Community Acupuncture Pain Management Clinic, Tom Waddell Urban Clinic, San Francisco, CA
Director, Community Acupuncture Clinic, Walden House, San Francisco, CA
Volunteer Licensed Acupuncturist, Charlotte Maxwell Clinic, San Francisco, CA
Wellness Program Supervisor, Campus Life Services, UCSF, San Francisco, CA
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