Cicuto Acupuncture

Denise Cicuto Acupuncture is WONDERFUL! I brought my teenage daughter in for treatment and Denise was really professional, warm and nurturing. I wish I was getting the treatment! My daughter broke her big toe and we wanted to facilitate a quick healing process. Denise was really good at accommodating a first time acupuncture patient and definitely assisted in q quick healing process.
Thanks Denise!

I had my first session with Denise today, with the goal of helping my body prepare for labor. It was also my first experience with acupuncture.
Denise was so welcoming and relaxing. She told me everything she was going to do before she did it (as well as why she was doing it) so that I was never caught off guard. She set me up as comfortably as possible and when it was over she sent me home with specific things that I can do to continue the labor preparation.
I really liked her as a person as well as a doctor. I highly recommend her and am looking forward to my next appointment.

After I found out I had an infertility issue from the western doctor and after seeking treatments to induce more follicle and growth of egg that wasn’t successful I got very depressed and stressed I thought the life of my womanhood has ended. I’m in my mid 30’s.
Out of distress. Same day I try to look for an alternative at least something that could give me hope! Until I landed at this wellness center and met James. It was late afternoon of Saturday and James was about to go home, but maybe he sensed that I really needed help that time so he gave me the time of the day and gave me some treatment. Without even knowing what I was doing whatever he did he gave me some kind of relief from my painful agony of infertility. He assessed me for almost an hour he was all ears, and very compassionate like he already knows what I’m going to say and ask, plus every question was answered. I love love this guy whom I met last month during my infertility issue. It was quite a drive going there but it’s worth it. Why??? Because now I’M PREGNANT!!! His advice and tips are priceless! Highly recommend him. He does massages and moxa stick that helps for pregnancy. You gotta try him! Thank you James! I’m still doing my treatment with him for maintenance because of my anxiety. Will keep you guys posted as I go along with this journey!

I am really grateful for the skills, experience and heart that Denise brings to her acupuncture practice. I know that I am getting the best care when I lay down on her table.
In the last 6 years I have tried a few acupuncturists in San Francisco and while I have no complaints, none of the others brought the depth of passion, insight and knowledge that Denise brings to every session. Whatever the ailment, I feel confident I will get relief when I bring myself to Denise.
Trust her for acute cases and for preventative care, like immunity boosting. She knows her stuff and cares deeply about helping her clients.

Thanks so much to Denise for relieving my intense nasal congestion and tight chest this week. I had the killer cold that was going around this month and she really took care of me. She also gave me some amazing Chinese herbal nasal spray that works unbelievably well. I am often skeptical about how well herbs are going to work for me but these blew my mind. Or the snot right out of my nose, even better!
She also did some gua sha on my back — a Chinese medicine rubbing technique that is great for relieving congestion and getting stuck mucus flowing. Yahoo!
Her office in the Richmond is easily accessible by public transport and has funny pink walls in the waiting room which give it a welcoming feeling even if it is a strange color. Highly recommended!

Denise is a life saver! She has definitely changed my health! I used to get sick a lot that would turn to sinus infections. Ever since I have been using her herbs she prescribed my nasal issues. I also go to her for balancing hormones and I definitely see a difference. My body is feeling a lot better. I never thought alternative medicine would work but yes it does! Denise is booked up for a reason and probably one of the best. She really cares about her clients and you don’t even feel the needles at all. This is coming from a needlephobe. She has great hours and if your not feeling well she will let you drop in. The prices are very reasonable and she loves to help.

Denise is wonderful! Great listener and always able to help! I also appreciate her practice hours which offer early evening options.

I have been meaning to write a Denise a review since I started seeing her over two years ago for a medley of issues like stress and anxiety.
Denise is amazing — a real healer. She has cured back pain, relaxed nerves, and even kick-​started my cycle when necessary.
Before moving to San Francisco, I lived in New York where I had an outstanding acupuncturist. I saw several others here before I found Denise and was seriously giving up hope despite having assumed it would be easier to find someone good in a place as generally holistic as San Francisco. The others were cute & hip and their offices were pretty but their treatment was useless. Denise is the real deal. Her office may not be the epicenter of hip but it has all the things you need — heating pads, heat lamp if you have cold feet like I do, relaxing music (or not — your choice), a buzzer in case you need Denise, oh yeah and GREAT treatment from a really friendly person!
She is also a skilled herbalist. If everyone at work is getting sick, she’ll even help you get samples for everyone to stop it in its tracks! She’s GREAT!

Denise started treating me one month ago to help me have a «normal menstrual flow». I’m giving her 5 stars because it’s working! Not only is my flow «normal», but overall I feel more balanced and relaxed. I also got the sick bug over the weekend and immediately went to Denise. She fit me in for treatment and all my sick symptoms were gone the next day! She also followed up with me and helped me with herbs to prevent it from coming next time. most people are getting that recurring cold lately! Some of the points were going to be more sensitive so she used some effective tricks so there was no pain involved in my treatment.
Go see Denise if you want help with hormonal balance, menstrual cycle, stress/​anxiety, and when your feeling a cold coming on.
Her approach is traditional Chinese medicine… when I asked her about it, she said «because it’s worked for 100’s of years and there is no need for me to reinvent the wheel»

Denise is a very excellent practitioner. She cares for the patient, always takes pulse and views the tongue. Her needles do not hurt when inserted, and she always removes all of them. She is skilled in herbal prescriptions as well and finds the right balance for the specific need. She is personable and professional at the same time. I highly recommend her. I am looking forward to my next acupuncture session with Denise. Five stars except for the treatment location, which I found to be noisy.

I will be the first to say that I am not a fan of needles… however, Denise is so professional and inviting that I let down my guard and booked an appointment and boy and I glad I did. I have been suffering from a constant throat problem, I have lost my voice 3 times in the past 5 weeks give or take. I came in to get an immune boost and to see what Acupuncture could do for me. After my first session, my voice was not raspy and I felt less pressure in my chest.
Denise has a true talent, I honestly did not feel any of the needles go in after she said this «this is the last one» I was like when did you start poking me!!! Lol!
I highly recommend Denise for Acupuncture, she is kind, caring and very attentive. I had an emotional moment and she quickly reached for the tissue box and told me to let it out, so I did. My point is that I was able to open up within the first 15mins and that says a lot. I am a very protective person, I do not open up to people very much.
If you are afraid or unsure just give her a call, you will be glad that you did. She helps with all types of conditions, mine just happen to be throat issues. She is also a Chinese herbalist so if you are interested in getting an immune boost to protect yourself from the seasonal colds/​flus call her today you will be glad you did.
I have so much more to say but life calls… I just wanted to make sure she got her credit for being and outstanding practioner!

I’m the kind of person who takes good care of themselves. I do yoga three times a week and get chiropractic and massage every two weeks. All this not because I feel awful and need a huge support team to keep going, but because I feel good and want to keep feeling that way, if not better. So I decided to add acupuncture to the mix and went to see Denise. She had me fill out a comprehensive intake form before from home before we met which seemed excessive (7 pages!), but after we met I was glad I took the time. The intake revealed a couple of spots that I wouldn’t have thought to mention, namely the muscle at my right scapula that regularly tightens up and a mild wheat allergy that leaves me with low energy whenever I indulge. Denise’s manner was thorough, friendly and to the point, she clearly knows her business.
She applied the needles and then left me to simmer for about 25 minutes. It felt like a cloud of energy in my body floating from left to right. By the time the needles were removed I felt ease through my right scapula and a pronounced feeling of energy, like an espresso but smooth without agitation. I will definitely be back.

In 2010, I started to experience migraines that grew in intensity and frequency, to the point where in 2011 I was missing work once a week, if not more frequently.
I saw many specialists that told me what it wasn’t — sinus issues, tumor, other growths. I did find that certain migraine meds would help, but I had to take them far more than was recommended. On my wife’s suggestion, I scheduled a few appointments with Denise.
Over the course of the next few months, my migraines were reduced, and began to dwindle away. The honest truth is that while I went in with as open a mind as I could bring, I didn’t expect it to work — and it’s worked amazingly well.
Denise is friendly, patient, and listens well to truly understand the heart of the issue. She helped to save me from some of the worst pain of my life, and I can’t recommend her enough!

I was coming down with a virus-​achy, tired, at least 4 quarts low. Going to Denise was incredible. She listened to my concerns regarding needle sickness so only used a few needles and paid attention to the maximum time I said I could handle it. After her gentle treatment and the herbs she chose for me, I felt significantly better leaving her office and was cured in 2 days! It usually takes me at least 1 to 2 weeks to recover from these flu viruses. I highly recomment Denise. I have been going to acupuncturists for over 20 years and she is by far the gentlest and the most effective.

Acupuncture with Denise has improved my pain significantly. I suffered a bad fall last summer that resulted in a bulged disc. I endured the most pain I’ve ever felt in my life over the course of 6 months. I was at my final breaking point when I went to Denise in March.
After the first visit, my pain was reduced hugely and went from being an ‘all over’ pain to a focused pain in one area. (That may not seem like a huge improvement, but it really was. This injury has been a nightmare!) I did weekly sessions for the first month and am all the way down to once a month. I’ve experienced a huge relief in pain and am back to exercising, long walks and strength training.
The pain in my back has improved significantly and I am so happy with the progress since seeing Denise. I would recommend her to anyone who has never tried acupuncture. She has a gentle nature and will explain anything you have questions about. I never had tried it before and am a huge believer in the results.

I went to Denise after major stress last spring– she’s amazing and worth all of the jokes my fiancé made about me being able to drink a glass of water and be the sprinkler for the lawn.
Go see her– now.

Denise has been a lifesaver for me. I went there because of arthritis in my hip (among many bone/​joint ailments). After several sessions of PT, my PT said the pain should be gone and could be residual. He said many patients had gotten good results with acupuncture.
I was referred to Denise and within a few sessions she had gotten me to where I was pain free in my hip, except for a few flair ups here and there. She’s also treated me for other little issues — and no matter what she’s treating, the improvement is immediate.
I go on a regular basis and I feel like it’s reversed the aging process and put a pep back in my step.
Denise is an incredibly empathetic person — and an amazing acupuncturist!

I was a total skeptic. I didn’t believe acupuncture could help me.
I was really sick. I didn’t have health insurance. After about two days of protesting, when I was too weak to argue any longer, I was brought in to Denise for help.
I didn’t believe she could help.
When I laid down, my temperature was 102.5.
A half hour later, after she’d stuck me with a couple of needles, my fever was 99.5, and I felt tons better.
I totally didn’t believe (which is why I took my temperature beforehand, so I could say, «I told you acupuncture doesn’t work!» Joke’s on me!) Now I recommend Denise to everyone.

Going to Denise has been my first experience with acupuncture. She has a gentle touch and truly listens to whatever it is that is ailing you. She is easy to talk to and let me unload all my problems, of which there are many, and of which I will not go into. The acupuncture herbs she recommended I use have definitely helped me make progress. She is located 4 blocks from my house which seals the deal. I like that I can grab some completely insane Clement street food item afterwards.
Definitely suggest to see her if you’re ailing from anything at all, worth a try!

Denise is thorough, compassionate, supportive, intuitive, and very professional. When I talk to her about what’s going on with my health I feel like she’s really listening and taking it all in.
With a San Francisco office and an Alameda one, there’s a lot of flexibility about when and where I can make appointments.
As a massage therapist, I am picky about who I work with. I have and would recommend her to anyone.