Welcome Our Newest SFIM Acupuncturist, Awny Rael, L.Ac.!

​We are so excited to introduce our newest
acupuncturist to join our team,
Awny Rael, L.Ac.!

Awny Rael, LAc., earned her four year Masters of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) in San Francisco and is licensed as an acupuncturist and herbalist in the state of California. She completed her undergraduate studies at San Francisco State University with a BA in Integrative and Holistic Health. In addition to her Chinese medicine training, Awny has also been trained as a Reiki Master and teacher of the Usui Shiki Ryoho, Japanese natural healing system.
Awny takes a holistic and individualized approach to healing, creating customized treatment plans for her patients. She believes in empowering her patients through education in ways they can improve their daily practices and health habits through lifestyle enhancement and nutrition coaching. She is known for her calm demeanor and grounding presence while treating each patient with a caring and compassionate touch. Her acupuncture technique is gentle, painless, and effective.

Awny treats a range of health conditions with specialties in: endocrine disorders, autoimmune disease, digestive disorders, women’s health, hormonal balance, PMS, fertility support, stress & anxiety reduction, depression, grief support, insomnia, adrenal fatigue, headaches, migraines, and neuromuscular pain.
Modalities used: acupuncture, herbal medicine and supplements, cupping, heat therapy, electro-acupuncture, physical assessment, acupressure and therapeutic massage, lifestyle coaching, nutrition coaching, body-mind awareness, Reiki energy healing, guided visualization, and sound therapies.
Awny will be seeing patients at San Francisco Integrative Medicine on Tuesdays from 9 - 2pm and as a associate within our office is an in-network provider with Blue Shield, United Health Care, Cigna, and Sutter/UMR.
Welcome Awny!