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Acupuncture/Expert Profile
Expertise
Please ask me about acupuncture and oriental medicine, nutrition, dietary supplements, and herbs. I am always happy to answer questions about how any of these areas relate to your health and well-being, specific conditions, or simply if you would like some information. I specialize in acupuncture for palliative care, acute injuries, chronic illness, autoimmune disorders, bone health, and western supplements.
Experience in the area
I am a licensed acupuncturist in the state of California and hold a Master's degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine. This degree includes training for acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, exercise and bodywork. I have work for a decade in the natural products industry both at the retail and manufacturing levels. I have worked using acupuncture in private clinics, community clinic settings and in inpatient care facilities; including hospice and supportive housing residences. I currently practice in San Francisco in a private clinic, making house calls for home bound patients, and working on grant funded community acupuncture projects.
Education/Credentials
Master's in Traditional Oriental Medicine, Certified Massage Therapist and Health Educator, Reiki Practitioner.
Past/Present Clients
Everyone from the stressed out worker, to the detoxing substance user, to the dying, to the new mother. Acupuncture can help them all.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Priya | 02/08/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for that prompt ..... |
| Wendy | 08/02/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Seriously, I have received more info from ..... |
| Wendy | 07/29/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Answered my questions promptly and made some ..... |
| Julian | 12/24/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you! |
| Jannie | 10/21/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you |
Recent Answers from Tamsen Staniford, L.Ac.
2012-02-07 scoliosis:
I have to start by saying this question is a little out of my expertise level as I've never worked on scoliosis. One of my teachers in school did say that he had seen acupuncture with e-stim relieve scoliosis
2011-10-27 accupuncture from itching:
Good morning. No, the itching you're describing is not a normal reaction (or a reaction I've ever heard of) to acupuncture itself. Itching at a needle insertion site for a short amount of time can
2011-03-21 Pain 3 weeks after treatment:
Since I don't know from your message exactly where the needle was placed I don't have any idea what specific structure was damaged. In general, a sharp intense or burning pain upon needle insertion is
2011-03-04 Muscle stiffness and joints:
Yes, acupuncture should really help that. The sooner after the accident the better (within a day or two is ideal). Acupuncture works very well for acute injuries, especially if done soon after the injury
2010-12-23 Treatments for thinning hair:
Dear Julian, I have not seen acupuncture to be beneficial for thinning hair. However, if the hair is thinning pathologically due to some kind of toxicity or hormone imbalance you would want to work
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