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boho family wellness
traditional chinese medicine
acupuncture
San Francisco Bay Area
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boho family wellness
traditional chinese medicine
moxibustion
San Francisco Bay Area
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boho family wellness
traditional chinese medicine
herbal medicine
San Francisco Bay Area
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boho family wellness
traditional chinese medicine
cupping
San Francisco Bay Area
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boho FAMILY WELLNESS
traditional chinese medicine
nutrition
San Francisco Bay Area
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boho family wellness
traditional chinese medicine
Women’s Health
San Francisco Bay Area
BOHO
1. a oneness with nature.
2. a safe place to grow and protect ones young.
3. a place to hold or support ones family.
4. a secluded place of rest.
5. home.
FERTILITY
- Acupuncture
- Assisted Reproductive Technologies and IVF
- Male & Female Infertility
PEDIATRIC CARE
- Acupuncture for Teens & Kids
- Needle-Free Pediatric Care
- Tuning Forks
- Herbs
PREGNANCY
- Acupuncture for Pregnancy
- The Three Trimesters
- Birth Preparation Acupuncture
- Breech Presentation
EMOTIONAL HEALTH
- Stress
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
WOMEN’S HEALTH
- Menopause
- Irregular Cycles
- PMS
- Dysmenorrhea
INTERNAL MEDICINE
- Pain of any kind
- Hyper & Hypotension
- Migrains
- Acne
Acupuncture
recommended by the World Health Organization1000+ patients
who love usTCM SERVICES
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the longest living forms of medicine that has been used to restore and maintain vibrant health to women, men and children for thousands of years. It encompasses acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, massage, nutritional therapy and Moxibustion.
ACUPUNCTURE
More than 3,000 years old, acupuncture is a technique used to move and harmonize energy. It utilizes the careful insertion of fine, single use, sterile needles into specific points along meridians (or channels) of the body that control the flow of ‘Qi’ or energy. Acupuncture points are places along these meridians where needling has proven to restore proper functioning of the channel and its associated systems.
MOXIBUSTION
Moxibustion (moxa) is use of the herb Mugwart to warm areas of the body and specific acupuncture points in order to stimulate circulation through the channels and encourage the movement of qi and blood. Research has shown that moxa stimulates blood flow to the uterus and pelvic region and also turns breech babies, as well as alleviates pain and strengthens deficient conditions like anemia. The warmth of moxibustion is soothing and produces instant relaxation.
HERBAL MEDICINE
Herbal medicine is the “other half” of Chinese medicine. Herbal formulations tailored specifically for you will work with the innermost nature of your being to resolve health problems and restore balance. Licensed by the State of California, acupuncturists are thoroughly trained in herbal contraindications and pharmaceutical drug interactions. Many conditions can be treated with herbs alone. They can be taken as a liquid tincture, pill, or powder.
COUNSELING
Your diet and lifestyle are crucial components to your health and treatment plan. Mia will educate you as to which foods and supplements should be added or discarded based on your diagnosis and health goals. There will be an opportunity to talk about your lifestyle and areas you would like to change. You will be given meditation and stress reduction techniques, dietary advise, and an exercise program that suits your body.
CUPPING
Traditionally, cups are heated with alcohol and flame to create a vacuum suction that pulls the skin up into the cups. Plastic cups with a manual pump are also used. Cups are placed at various positions along the meridians to be used for respiratory disease, digestive and gynecological disorders, headaches, dizziness, and lymphatic blockages. Cupping does not hurt. Patients often feel muscle release in the areas where cups were used.
TCM
It may seem that Traditional Chinese Medicine can help almost anything. The reason for this is that when performed correctly, natural medicine treats the person and not just the disease. There is a HUGE difference between working towards balancing and strengthening a patient so that his or her entire body is functional & vibrant, versus just trying to alleviate a symptom.
ABOUT US
DEDICATED TO HEALTH & HEALING
Mia Blomquist · Founder & Director
Mia Blomquist is a licensed acupuncturist, clinical herbalist, primary health care provider and Mother, dedicated to providing the highest quality natural health care.
Twenty years ago she discovered the world of alternative medicine as a teen receiving acupuncture for the first time. After experiencing profound healing through TCM, she pursued a Bachelors Degree from Mount Saint Mary’s in Los Angeles and then attended the renowned American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco. Mia holds advanced certifications in the treatment of women’s health & fertility, pediatrics, mental & emotional disorders, and internal medicine. Her true passion is treating whole families. She believes in treating the individual at the root (not the branch) and often works closely with your fertility center, physician or psychotherapist.
Mia founded The Boho Family for those interested in taking an active role in their own health and healing and for those who take the road less traveled. Welcome!
Anandini Wadera · Associate
Anandini Wadera is a licensed acupuncturist, passionate and dedicated herbalist, a wanderlust, hobby writer and dog lover.
Her introduction to alternative medicine began as a young girl with Ayurveda, homeopathy and Chinese Medicine. It was not until after graduating from UCLA and working in high-tech that Anandini mustered up the courage to follow her childhood fancy of practicing Eastern Medicine. She received her MSTCM from Five Branches University and studied with professors who specialize in women’s health and infertility, sports medicine and emotional health. She studied with John Boel in Denmark and Andy Rosenfarb in NC to pursue certifications in eye care.
Mia inspired Anandini to take the leap into TCM, and she has been following Mia as an observer of her healing craft since the beginning of school. She feels blessed and honored to be a member of Boho Family Wellness.
