Janice Mao, DACM, L.Ac.

Janice Mao is a board certified acupuncturist and herbalist. She represents the 3rd generation of Chinese Medicine Doctors in her family. Her exposure to Chinese Medicine began as a child, raised in a traditional Chinese household where acupuncture along with herbs and foods were routinely used as therapy for common ailments. She was inspired by her maternal grandmother, Dr. Jane Wu and uncle, Dr. Wen Wu, who made profound positive changes in people’s lives with the practice of Chinese Medicine.

Janice has been a San Francisco resident for almost 14 years. She is a mother of a toddler and thus particularly attuned to women’s health and obstetrics - from fertility to pregnancy and postpartum. Janice has also treated a variety of conditions with focus on endocrinology, digestive disorders, emotional health, and acute and chronic pain. With a strong foundation in Western medicine, Janice integrates traditional Chinese medicine with the understanding of science-based functional medicine. Her treatments incorporate an individualized blend of acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutritional and lifestyle counseling, and manual therapy. She takes a holistic approach to devise a treatment plan that not only addresses the presenting complaint, but also treats the root cause of an ailment. Her goal is to restore the body, mind, and spirit to a balanced state of health!

Janice holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is also trained in Asian bodywork, incorporating gentle Shiatsu techniques into her treatments. Outside of practice, Janice enjoys the company of family and friends, time outdoors with the trees and the ocean, art and design projects, and answering all of life’s questions from her very inquisitive 3 year-old daughter.