About Us
About Christine Friel
Christine loves her work. She has fourteen years experience in health and healing as a certified massage therapist. She holds a masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is licensed by the State of California. Christine studied in California and at the Shu Guang hospital in Shanghai, China. She has pursued advanced training in Gynecology, Pain Control and Hepatitis C Certification. She has a special interest in orthopedics and womens health.
While building a successful private practice, Christine studied Craniosacral therapy with the Upledger Institute, as well as Chi Nei Tsang, a Taoist visceral and energetic manual therapy with Mantak Chia and Gilles Marin. Christine is also certified in Thai massage with the Shiatsu Institute.
Christine opened the Double Happiness Health clinic in February 2005 in the Potrero Hill area of San Francisco. While developing the practice, she continues to further her education, pursuing deeper studies in orthopedics at the Acupuncture Orthopedics program offered by Lerner Education at Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles that will lead to a California State Board specialization and Diplomat status with the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics.
About Our Name
Double Happiness Health
Double Happiness means “marriage” in Chinese culture. We think of it as the union of mind and body; the duality of yin and yang.
Double Happiness Health also views the union between Eastern TCM practices and principles with Western medical protocols and clinical research as a powerful means of providing effective, affordable, community health services.
Get Happy!
“Two years ago, I was struggling with very irregular menstrual cycles. My Gynecologist was suggesting a surgical procedure. A friend recommended Double Happiness Health, which has had a tremendously positive impact on my health! Christine’s thoughtful investigation into my overall health, coupled with her knowledge of acupuncture, herbal medicine and massage began to bring me immediate relief. My regular work with Christine has kept my cycles regular, my menstrual flow returned to normal levels and, most miraculously, my hot flashes disappeared!”
— Heidi