Kara Morton L.Ac.
Licensed Acupuncturist and Classical Chinese Medicine practitioner in San Francisco.
I came to this work through my own healing journey. After a back fracture, traumatic brain injury, and years of anxiety and digestive issues, I discovered that true healing isn’t about fixing what we think is broken. It is about listening to what the body is communicating to us. Through acupuncture, herbal medicine, somatic therapy, and ancestral healing, I learned to work with my anxiety rather than against it, restored strength to my digestion, and reclaimed my cognitive clarity and vitality.
Guiding others through similar transformations.
I work with people who feel stuck, disconnected from their bodies and those who sense there's a deeper pattern beneath their symptoms that Western medicine hasn't addressed. My approach blends the precision of Classical Chinese Medicine with an intuitive ability to recognize what's happening beneath the surface. We will discover where you're holding tension, where energy is blocked and what your body is asking for.​​
My Approach
When we clear what's in the way, whether that's physical pain, emotional repression, or ancestral imprints, we create space for what wants to emerge: more energy, clarity about your path and the courage to follow what calls to you. I call this returning to your innate health and stepping into your unique destiny.
In sessions, I hold two things at once: a clear view of what wants to shift and deep compassion for exactly where you are. I bring warmth, presence and seven years of hands-on bodywork experience (including craniosacral therapy) to support your nervous system in feeling safe enough to change.
I hold a Master's degree from the Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley and continue studying Classical Acupuncture with my mentor Ann Cecil-Sterman.
Classical Chinese Medicine
Classical Chinese Medicine works with the body's channel systems. This is a vast network of energetic pathways that connect every part of you, including your organs, emotions and even your spirit. When these channels flow freely, you experience health and vitality. When they become blocked or obstructed, symptoms arise as a way for the body to communicate what needs to change.
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Unlike modern acupuncture, which focuses on a smaller set of commonly used channels and point prescriptions, Classical Chinese Medicine engages all 68 channels in the body. This allows for a more refined, individualized approach that addresses not just your symptoms, but the deeper patterns creating them.
Services
I use different healing modalities to restore flow in your channels.
Acupuncture
An acupuncture session will be combined with other healing modalities such as cranial sacral, gua sha, moxa, nutritional guidance, lifestyle recommendations and channel meditations.
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$180 Initial Visit | 60 min
$160 Follow Up | 60 min
Payment: I accept cash, credit card, FSA, and HSA cards.
Contact me for cash discounts and package rates.
Insurance: I do not bill insurance directly, but if you have out-of-network acupuncture coverage, I'll provide a superbill you can submit for reimbursement.
Remote Healing
These sessions mirror in-person appointments, except we meet via Zoom. I work with your channels energetically rather than with needles. Remote treatments honor the original shamanic roots of this medicine, when healing occurred through focused intention on the channel systems.
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We'll discuss your health concerns and I'll assess your tongue, then follow the map your body presents for treatment. Think of it as an energetic tuning—a shared meditation. You'll want a quiet, comfortable space where you can rest undisturbed during our session.
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$160 | 60 min
Acupuncture Treatments
Women's Health
Perimenopausal discomfort, hot flashes, night sweats, hair loss/thinning, libido, menstrual cramps, PMS, hormone imbalances, irregular menstrual cycles, heavy menstrual bleeding, fertility enhancement, morning sickness, pelvic floor issues, fibroids, PCOS, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, UTI’s, yeast infections, vagina dryness, skin issues etc.
Internal Medicine
Digestive imbalances, parasites, food sensitivities, IBS, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, weight loss, immune support, allergies, nasal congestion, asthma, acne, eczema, hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, autoimmune, wellness maintenance.
Stress & Emotions
Stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, emotional support, trauma healing, attachment issues, relationship challenges, life changes and transitions, spiritual integration, and more.
Pain Relief
Acute/chronic, low back pain, sciatica, muscle tension, arthritis, numbness/tingling, headaches, migraines, neuropathy.