About Daniela

Biography

Daniela Freda graduated from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine where she received a Master’s in Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She currently has a private practice in San Francisco, California.

Daniela graduated from Brandeis University in Waltham, MA with a B.A. in Sociology.

Daniela loves to share her knowledge of Chinese Medicine and Whole Food Nutrition for healing and optimal health. She is a presenter for the Nourishing Our Children campaign which teaches parents the importance of feeding their families traditional whole foods. She also offers free health and nutrition talks at Rainbow Grocery Cooperative in San Francisco with workshops such as Healthy Menstrual Cycles, Optimal Digestion and Sauerkraut Making.

Daniela is dedicated to eating healthy food and loves to cook, ferment, and prepare organic whole foods.

My Approach

I am passionate about holistic medicine. I have been involved in holistic medicine for over twelve years and am happy to share my experience and expertise with my community.

I work with patients to address a variety of conditions including migraine, menstrual and hormonal imbalances, sports injuries, acute and chronic pain, digestive disorders, seasonal allergies, immune disorders, emotional and psychological issues. Refer to the Commonly Treated Conditions page for a complete list of issues treated by Chinese Medicine.

During our appointment, I will listen carefully to your needs and we will thoroughly discuss your condition. I will create a proactive treatment plan designed to restore harmony and balance in your body. Since my approach is integrative. I will also work with your other health care practitioners.

My philosophy is that the natural state of the body is balance. With Chinese Medicine, we give our body the support that it needs to properly heal. Furthermore, with the appropriate changes we make in our daily life, we can move towards a path of optimal health.

I believe in educating my patients so that you can be directly involved in your own healing process. I encourage you to trust and listen to your own body. I strongly believe that we can maintain radiant health through the choices we make in our daily lives, so I educate and encourage my patients to make healthy choices. I focus on nutrition because I believe that a healthy, whole foods diet is vitally important to health. Through this collaborative process, you will feel motivated to healthier ways of living to ensure a full, vibrant life.

My office is a beautiful and professional healing space where patients feel comfortable and nurtured. Our office won the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay, "Best Retreat Zone" in 2009. Our office was also featured in the Castro Courier newspaper. Read more about us: 543 Wellness in the Castro Courier.

I value diversity and am committed to create an environment that feels safe for all of my patients.

In my holistic approach, our connection to the earth is deeply respected. Our health is directly connected to the health of our planet. For this reason, I employ environmentally friendly practices in my office. Of course, acupuncture needles have a one-time use and then are disposed of in the proper biohazard ways. All efforts are made to reduce the amount of waste and to recycle and compost as much as possible. In my nutritional approach, I highly recommend eating organic, seasonal and local foods to promote our own health and the health of the planet.

Professional Licenses and Certification

• Masters in Science, Traditional Chinese Medicine
• California Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac. #10562)
• Diplomate in Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM #027534)
• Constitutional Facial Rejuvenation Certification
• Certified Massage Therapist in Tuina Massage
• CPR Certified

Business Association Memberships

• Merchants of Upper Market and Castro Street

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