Point of Life Acupuncture

Paola is masterful in the art of healing, both for the mind and body. Her approach is integrative and soulful, and I feel so lucky to have found her. I have seen a handful of acupuncturists in the past, and she has provided by far the most fulfilling experience. Each session is tuned according to your needs as an individual, as opposed to following a generic routine as many practitioners often do. Whatever your needs, she manages to tap into them and help you right where you are.
Even if you don’t see yourself as an acupuncture type of person, I encourage you to give it a shot. There’s nothing to risk outside of missing a wonderful, affordable chance for relaxation and rejuvenation!

I’ve been seeing Paola twice a month for a couple of years. I have many issues to be addressed. I find Paola to be very caring, intuitive and gentle. She tries various approaches including cupping. I always look forward to our sessions as I know that I will feel so much better during and after my session. Thank you, Paola!

I was grateful to get in and see Paola during a major meltdown that happened after a week of detoxing from sugar (includes flour, rice, alcohol) coffee and having PMS. The before and after «me» was like night and day. I thank Paola for working her magic and getting me grounded and human after that rough week. She knows her stuff!

I found Paola’s clinic at the moment of desperation: my chronic insomnia got to the worst possible stage.
I felt some relieve after the first few acupuncture sessions. The following acupuncture sessions gradually improved my sleep and reduce the overall anxiety and stress. I began feeling calm and grounded.
I could not believe it’s possible!
Paola is an incredibly talented doctor and such an attentive, positive and giving person. I was so lucky to meet her.
My gratitude is endless!

Every few years i hurt my back doing something manly like getting a coke out of the machine, or picking up a jacket off the floor and it puts me out of commission for a week. After seeing Paola 1x I was able to sling my 2 year old, food and diapers for a week and a bottle of wine into a backpack and do a nice 3 mile hike through Sutro Forest with no discomfort whatsoever.
I have seen Paola 3 times for 3 different reasons and I have had amazing results each time. I had elbow tendinitis, back pain, and alopecia. The first 2 were resolved in 1 visit! The last one will require a few more visits but it is progressing.
I would highly recommend seeing her for any virtually any injury. You will barely feel the needles, the office is really easy to get to and you will feel better immediately.

Paola is an incredible «healer;» she takes the time to listen to her patients and understand their comprehensive health profile before beginning treatment. She is sensitive, caring, warm, professional and highly skilled. I’ve been seeing her since 2009 for various ailments, sports injuries and just general health «tune ups.» She is the only person I would trust for acupuncture, period.

TEN STARS!!!

Paola is amazing! She has truly cured the tension and pressure in my spine. The tightness and pulling in my shoulder blade and helped to ease the pain in my hips. She’s nothing less than a miracle worker and truly a beautiful individual that cares about her clients needs.
My partner and I will be moving down south to LA so I won’t be able to come see Paola as often as I would like, but on my visits to SF we will surely make an appointment with Paola!
We love you Paola!
Rachel & Roxie

Paola had gotten me in last minute for a bout of vertigo. I was visiting from out of town and needed in immediately as my plane ride was a day and half away. For anyone trying to see an acupuncturist either for the first time or an emergency like mine, you seriously will not be disappointed. She followed up with an email after I got home to see how I was which was so very thoughtful. Thank you Paola for getting me back home!

Paola is amazing and knows exactly how to heal me with acupuncture when I come to her in extreme pain. She is very intuitive and easy to communicate with when trying to troubleshoot specific issues. She has also proven to be educated as to certain problems before the blood test results even came back! Paola is a true and authentic healer. I recommend everyone I know to her.

As an athlete with lots of chronic nagging aches and pain from overuse and pushing too hard, I am constantly looking for someone to help me move better and bring me out of soreness.
I am lucky I met Paola! Her approach is different than most acupuncturists I’ve experienced. She really listened to me and integrated an approach to address all my issues. She was very hands on and I felt like she understood my body before she started working on me.
The process itself was very enjoyable! Yes I realize I’m talking about being stuck with needles! But in Paola’s hands, you feel safe, comfortable and you wake up after the nice «needle nap» feeling better both physically and emotionally relaxed and positive.
I will be seeing her regularly because I’m moving better and feel less of my chronic pains after just one session… I can only imagine what regular care will be like!!!

FIVE. STARS.
Paola is a MASTER practitioner who is extremely sharp and professional with a sincere dedication to helping others. I have had many acupuncturists and few compare to the level of skill and natural ability embodied by Paola. She has a deep and holistic understanding of the human body that is completely extraordinary. I guarantee you that she can help you find relief from whatever it is that you may be struggling with– mental or physical– from minor pain to much larger complex, multilayered medical issues. Regular visits with Paola have changed my life in many ways.

Paola is an intuitive, compassionate healer who knows exactly which points to press. I’ve struggled with endometriosis for several years. At times, the pain has been unbearable. She helps take away my aches and pains, strengthens my immune system, and eases my digestive upsets. Paola is truly a miracle worker! Make a point to see her!

I’ve tried Acupuncture here and there throughout my life, but Paola is by far the best practitioner I’ve seen. She really gets to know you and your body and figures out exactly what you need. I always feel incredible after our sessions. Thanks Paola!

Unbelievably effective!
Paola’s synthesis of organ massage other Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques, particularly acupuncture, has been incredibly effective with my allergies, excessive sweating, disrupted sleep, and various aches and pains.
Also, she is a real pleasure to be around. Her energy is amazing and she is an incredible healer. Beyond my treatments, she’s encouraged me to become a healthier, happier person in many different aspects of my life.
I feel incredibly lucky to have found Paola and would highly and unhesitatingly recommend her to anyone.
UPDATE 7÷28÷2014:
I have been seeing Paola regularly for a couple years now and just wanted to say again what an amazing healer she is. The changes in my life and health go from subtle to profound, and overall I am in much better health — particularly with my sinuses and allergies — than I ever thought I’d be!!!

Amazing therapy for anyone who needs to be at 110% & doesn’t want to get the runaround or take unnecessary medication. From every perspective in my life, physical & mental health, Paola’s expert treatment & insight have gotten my balance & well being back on track. & relatively quickly.
Highly recommend Paola & her point of Life Acupuncture :-)

I always feel amazing during and after acupuncture from Paola. She is so thorough and detailed in her treatment. I lose sense of my body when I’m lying there with the needles strategically placed on my body. It’s the most relaxed my mind gets to as well.
I was having heaviness and aching in my legs, and I came away feeling light and balanced, and also more connected and alive.
Paola’s calming and attentive manner makes me feel at ease as soon as I walk in, and she seems to really tune into what’s going on in the body. I’m always amazed at the connections between different parts of my body, and how placing a needle in my ankle can help reduce tension in my belly. Thank you Paola for your awesome work and healing!

Better than any doctor I’ve ever had, she’s the only one to actually be successful at providing pain relief for a knee injury from over 2 years ago, can’t recommend highly enough! I was a skeptic, now a true believer! Amazing!

I initially started going to Paola for something else, and her treatment helped for that and more. I realized it helped a lot for my allergies and in a period of 2 months when I stopped going due to timing issues they came back. So now I’ve resumed my visits. Paola has a very thoughtful approach, she takes the time to tune in before each session and checks in between sessions when necessary.
After every session I always leave feeling better than when I came in.

I haven’t been back to a physician seeking treatment for sickness and/​or pain in over 3 years. I do go back for annual blood work :0)
When I was first seeking treatment from Paola, I had chronic neck pain, was getting over a shingles attack, had no idea what indigestion was, and thought I was sleeping well. My health was deteriorating the last quarter of 2009 and not a single doctor could advise what was happening to my body, but were quick to prescribe anti-​anxiety meds and pain relievers. ewe. I can see how prescriptions meds could be dangerously addictive.
I only started to understand «you are what you eat» in ’07, and am now more in tune with my body more than ever. Paola is intuitive with her practice by listening well, asking the right questions and has helped me understand the stresses the body/​organs endure — all self inflicted.
I no longer experience seasonal allergies, have minimal neck pain, am dreaming deeply, and have better control over my digestive system. This didn’t happen overnight. I’m not cured. My symptoms are not suppressed. In my humble opinion, acupuncture is the practice of healing and I knew I was in the right hands, when Paola silently coached me to prevent illness from within.
When I first went to see Paola, in my mind, I was stress free and invincible. It took some needles, poking, and cupping to realize I was under a lot of pressure, and my body was sending me a lot signals.
Last year, Paola gave me a clean bill of health. This year, I know just when to go back for a re-​tuning. (better late than never)

I just came back from a session with Paola. It was my first time at acupuncture ever so I did not know what to expect. Paola was very gracious, informative and skilled. I feel much calmer and my joint and knee pain is diminished significantly. I was impressed enough to join Unilocal to write this.
Paola, Please thank for me, the little old Chinese lady who lives inside of you.