Daniel Martin Acupuncture

When it all comes together in just the right way at the right time: It couldn’t have been more perfect. The conversation. Questions he asked to understand my needs. The manner in which Daniel listens. Getting referred to him was perfect timing and much needed. And I haven’t sunk into myself in quite a while — so melting into the table, into a quiet space, and experiencing complete relaxation was beyond my expectations. I highly recommend Daniel, and treating yourself and your body to this gift of healing and well-​being.

Daniel is an exceptional healer. I have been to several acupuncturists and Daniel takes a lot of time to really listen. He deeply cares, remembers and is incredibly skilled. I feel tremendously better from seeing him.

I have seen Daniel Martin for a couple of years now. I think he’s amazing. He’s really flexible and very skilled. I always feel that he listens to what I say and that he takes into account a lot of different variables when making a treatment suggestion. I feel that he has really helped me get though some difficult times with my health and that I am in really good hands with him. I can tell that he has a lot of wisdom, training and experience and I would recommend him to anyone. :)

My auto-​immune does respond very well to acupuncture — just not any practitioner. After my last one passed away I went to the SF community clinic to get some non-​immune pain help (very easy) but Daniel Martin also helped my auto-​immune. When I got a job I switched to seeing him at his clinic. He can do the easy stuff AND the hard stuff!

I have been seeing Daniel for approximately 6 months, and I have been incredibly pleased with the results. Daniel is a compassionate and intuitive provider and genuinely cares about the health and well being of his clients. He takes time at the start of every appointment to discuss any issues or concerns I have and tailors treatment based on addressing health and wellness needs. I have seen measurable improvements in my genera health and well being and specifically, with problematic conditions relating to shoulder and neck pain, digestive issues, energy, vitality and mood. His vast knowledge of Chinese herbs have helped to augment the benefits I’ve received from accupuncture and cupping quite well. Daniel accepts many insurance plans — which further allows for access to the healing powers of accupuncture and Chinese medicine at an affordable cost. I highly recommend Daniel and am so thankful to count on him to assist in supporting vitality and wellness.

About two years ago, I decided to try Daniel Martin Acupuncture to help with pain after foot surgery and chronic nasal allergies. In addition to that, Daniel has helped me with immunity, hormonal balance, shoulder/​neck pain, and overall well-​being. At the beginning of each appointment, Daniel asks how I’m doing while checking my pulses (six different ones that I can’t distinguish). He can tell immediately after listening to my pulses how my body is doing, whether stressed or weak. I appreciate that each treatment is tailored based on changing conditions rather than a set regimen. Herbal remedies are also customized as needed.
I had recommended him to a friend who has become a regular as well. Do yourself a favor — get a consultation with Daniel and opt for herbal remedies instead of prescription medication. Keep in mind that Daniel is in San Francisco only Wednesdays and Saturdays since he is in Mill Valley on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

I had the incredible luck of finding Daniel through my health insurance provider list. I had a bad bout with sciatica that wasn’t going away with treatment by a physical therapist and a chiropractor. After a month or so of treatments with Daniel the pain subsided. It even surprised him how fast it worked! Now we are working on my constitution and overall health. I’m very grateful to have found such a caring healer.

Daniel is an incredible healer and a true advocate of holistic health. As soon as I walk in the door I feel completely comforted; my health and wellness have his full attention. Allopathic health institutions demand so much of their practitioners that I had gotten used to seeing the doctor for all of 5 minutes before being diagnosed and heading out the door. Daniel listens to my concerns and I ALWAYS walk out of the door feeling better. Daniel’s use of acupunture and herbs to treat my health concerns has left me feeling much better in the time that I have seen him. I recommend him to everyone I know. Visiting Daniel has become an essential part of my self-​care routine!

Daniel Martin is not only a kind and compassionate person, but an intuitive and exceedingly generous healer. I have been seeing him weekly for almost a year and a half, and in that time he has opened up a series of holistic doors for me, physically and mentally, such as treating stress and depression, a serious iron deficiency and weak pulse, hormal imbalances, food cravings, auto immune diseases, infections, concentration, and fatigue. He has helped me link symptoms and sensations within my body to deep, embedded traumas I had previously only been vaguely aware of, and of which we have directly targeted (and continue to target) through acupuncture treatments and herbs. Daniel is not just an acupuncturist you go to see to get some quick needles and a moment to yourself (although he most certainly will help!); Daniel is a real, engaged, constantly-​learning and investigating healer who works with you and your body on multiple levels in order to achieve YOUR desired treatment and results. He really listens to you (don’t be surprised if you find yourself telling him your life story!), and has the utmost respect for your concerns and comfort level. I have never felt afraid to ask him questions, and because of this have learned so much about the practice of acupuncture, and have a growing knowledge of his approach every time I see him. I never feel like I go to him just to have him work «on» me, but that we are constantly working together. And I think this is a really rare characteristic of many doctors these days, who not only are overworked and seeing too many patients each day, but who are taught in school to treat a «problem» with a quick fix, for instance popping a pill every time something hurts. Acupuncture can bring very quick and amazing relief, but it is not a Western quick fix, nor an instant solution to your pain, but part of a holistic lifestyle designed to bring more peace, compassion, and health into your life. Working with Daniel each week reminds me of this.

I developed a bizarre breathing habit as a result of a stressful workplace. I assumed it would go away once I retired, but it didn’t. It was one of those things that, the more I thought about it, the worse it got. I don’t think my MD understood it at all and prescribed Xanax and the advice to take it easy on myself. She never even suggested acupuncture. I had one of those coupons and decided to give it a shot. Have you ever tried to articulate a set of symptoms to a doctor knowing full well that their solution will be medication and a pat on the head? Daniel Martin took considerable time to understand what I had a hard time articulating. He was a gracious listener, very empathetic. After about 4 sessions the incidents were under control. I also got acupressure, little seeds put on to parts of my ear that I pressed to relieve the breathing pattern whenever it erupted. I love having that connection to my body, and the ability to address the thing I am feeling in a therapeutic way. Acupuncture works. Acupressure is fantastic. Daniel Martin is a true healer.

I highly recommend Daniel as both an acupuncturist and as a Tui Nah practitioner! I started seeing him for my frozen shoulders (yes in both). They were painful and really limiting my mobility. I couldn’t take anti-​inflammatories and did not want to consider surgery. Daniel was treating me with acupuncture and recommended Tui Nah Massage. It was amazing– yes a little painful but the outcomes made it soooo worth it. When i became pregnant my shoulders got worse and the Tui Nah did the trick. He is truly holistic, professional, compassionate and very effective!!! A real find!

when i first met daniel, i thought he was a very compassionate and knowledgeable practitioner with a pleasantly gentle needling technique. as i continued to work with him, i learned that he was so much more.
he always offered a kind, and open ear. he listened to my concerns and gave me valuable insight and feedback.
not only did his acupuncture style address the energetic blockages in my body, his genuine empathy addressed the whole of me — he truly comes from a holistic approach, in which you not only work with the physical aspect of a person, but also their heart, mind, and spirit — their humanity.
with daniel, i was able to work through and release long-​standing unhealthy habits and tendencies. i also tiered down from and completely off of prescription medications for chronic conditions i’ve had for years. there aren’t enough words to express my gratitude about that.
because he encouraged me to simply be myself — with flaws, and all — i really began to understand the idea of «going with the flow» while working with him. if that’s not one of the best take-​away lessons in this life, i don’t know what is!
daniel is just an all-​around amazing practitioner of acupuncture and tcm (traditional chinese medicine). he’s got the technique and the heart to offer the space for a true partnership in health and wellness.

Daniel is gentle, caring and thorough. He explains what he does and why. Since he started treating me, my health has improved in ways I never expected. He’s magic.

Best acupuncturist I’ve been to! I have found Daniel to be extremely helpful in treating my recurring neck and back pain from previous injuries. Combining acupuncture with massage & herbs, his treatments are very thorough & take the whole body system into account. His scope of knowledge and caring demeanor make me feel like I’m in good hands (which is especially important when someone’s sticking needles in you!)

Daniel is a very warm and caring practitioner. His treatments are wonderful. I feel calm and relaxed throughout and always leave feeling a million times better than when i 1^st got there.
I highly recommend him next time you have a problem, be it a physical one or an emotional one.