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Women’s health

Women’s Health & Hormone Support

Your acupuncture plan is shaped by your symptoms and the wider health picture, including sleep, digestion, and emotional well-being. This complementary support can help you bring hormone-related questions to an integrative practice while staying connected to your existing medical care.

New patients can book an appointment directly. If you prefer, choose an optional, free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Kao.

Questions before you begin
Practitioner in a white coat attending to the back of a person on a treatment table, with a red heat lamp beside them.

Concerns we can discuss

PMS and menstrual symptomsIrregular cyclesPerimenopause and menopause symptomsStress-related hormonal concernsThyroid-related complaints

A whole-health intake

Treatment is customized around your symptoms and the wider health picture. Sleep, digestion, emotional well-being, and daily stress can all be part of the conversation.

Women’s health focus

Care may address PMS, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause symptoms, and menstrual concerns. Thyroid-related complaints can also be discussed without treating acupuncture as a replacement for medical evaluation.

Integrative coordination

Acupuncture is one part of a broader approach to hormone-related wellness. Questions about endocrine or reproductive health can be discussed alongside your existing medical care.

What to expect from care

Care begins with a conversation about your history, current concerns, goals, and existing treatment. Your practitioner will explain possible approaches and invite questions. Complementary care is not a substitute for urgent, medical, or mental-health services when those are needed, and no individual medical advice is provided on this page.

For fertility, pregnancy, diagnostic, or ongoing medical concerns, share relevant information with your qualified medical clinicians so care can be coordinated appropriately.

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Questions welcome

Before your visit.

Who provides this service?

Dr. Heidi Kao focuses on hormone-related concerns, and Dr. Ana Hortillosa brings reproductive-health and women’s health experience. Contact the office to discuss the best practitioner for your needs.

What does the intake consider besides symptoms?

Your individualized assessment may include sleep, digestion, and emotional well-being in addition to your primary concerns.

Book a visit

You don’t have to figure
it all out on your own.

Now open 7 days. Connect with our team at a time that works for you.

New patients can book an appointment directly. If you prefer, choose an optional, free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Kao.

Or call (510) 844-0095