Multilayered Nutritive and Energetic Solutions to create Optimal Healing!

Our Vision

With 35 years of experience and extensive education in both acupuncture and applied clinical nutrition, we are here to co-create with you a new medical model. At Back to Health we use a holistic approach to help treat and prevent the imbalances that can create illness. Acupuncture and our methods strengthen, rebalance, and increase circulation.

Your pains, your fatigue, your anxiety, your feeling unwell can be the beginning of your transformative journey and guide to a more vibrant, happier life.

Our Services

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture is used for many conditions — acute or chronic pain, stress, sleep issues, migraines, digestive disorders, pre & post-surgery care, and vitality.

Clinical Nutrition

The addition of traditional Chinese Herbal Remedies and whole-food supplements supports the acupuncture treatment.

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Wellness Programs

Programs to help you with inflammation, blood sugar, female vitality, and purification are tailored just for you to meet your goals!

“Joelle is a gifted healer with a true understanding of a holistic approach to health of the mind and body.”

She has treated me for a variety of ailments, both chronic and temporary, with immediate positive results. Her gentle manner and good humor make the process relaxing, her offices are meditative and exceptionally clean. I give Joelle the highest recommendation for whatever ails you!

Michael, San Francisco

At Back to Health we use a holistic approach to treat and prevent imbalances. What does this mean for you?

We inquire/look at your sleep patterns, digestion, energy levels, hormonal and musculoskeletal system to help you achieve your wellness goals.

 

Our holistic approach may include:

Acupuncture

Cupping

Guasha

Tuina

Shiatsu

Postural Advice

Chinese & Western Herbs

Nutritional Advice & Guidance

Functional Medicine

Complete Supplement Regime

Evaluation of Intestinal Biome

Acupuncture is an Effective Treatment for:

  • Back, Neck & Shoulder Injury and Pain

    Chronic low back pain, frozen shoulder, sciatica, other sports-related injuries.

  • Repetitive Stress Injuries

    Carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, thoracic outlet syndrome, trigger finger.

  • Stress-related Problems

    Heart disease, asthma, obesity, diabetes, headaches.

  • Insomnia & Fatigue

    Repeated difficulty with sleep initiation, maintenance, duration, quality of sleep resulting in daytime impairment.

  • Digestive Disorders

    Gastrointestinal issues, constipation, diarrhea, gastritis, hyperacidity, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, spastic colon.

  • Anger, Anxiety & Depression

    Threatening people, shouting, chronic fatigue, lack of energy, heart palpitations, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, flushing, hyperventilation.

  • Lowered Immunity

    Infections that don’t go away, feeling chilled frequently, tired, bloating, low blood cholesterol, night sweats.

  • Menopause or Infertility

    Hot flashes, disrupted sleep, low energy, anxiety, sadness, unable to get pregnant.

  • Pain, Swelling & Inflammation

    Spasms, strains, sprains, contusions, arthritis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, tendinitis.

Experience you can trust - meet the team

Experience you can trust

Joelle Dussuyer L.Ac

Owner/ Practitioner

With over 35 years of experience, Joelle is a master practitioner.

“Listening is the key to my acupuncture practice. I listen very carefully to my clients and encourage them to listen to what their bodies tell them”

After completing a Masters in Biology from the University of Lyon, Joelle turned her attention to the healing arts. She practiced Shiatsu massage while completing her training in Acupuncture at the San Francisco School of Acupuncture. She followed her degree in Acupuncture with a Clinical Fellowship at the University of Nanjing, Nanjing Hospital, Nanjing China.

In 1987 Joelle opened her practice in San Francisco where she focuses on both acupuncture and applied clinical nutrition.

Specialties: Fertility, sports injury, nutritional counseling, herbal therapy, and postural alignment

Hours/ Location: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 am - 5 pm.

To schedule an appointment with Joelle, text or call:

(415)385-4141

Services available at:

977 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA

717 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA

*You can also book sessions with Joelle in Half Moon Bay on Thursdays. Please text or call for more information.

Experience you can trust

Eve Daures L.Ac

Midwife/ Doula/ Lactation Educator/ Practitioner

Eve is a French midwife who practiced for several years in Paris in different departments of gynecology, obstetrics, and postpartum. She knows that every pregnancy and delivery is unique.

She is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and doula.

She is happy to offer a complete approach to couples expecting a baby in the Bay Area utilizing her skills as a midwife and TCM practitioner. She will be happy to guide you through the beautiful journey of having a baby.

Eve also treats general patients for pain management, sleep, digestion, hormonal and emotional imbalances.

Specialties: Fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum care 

Hours/Location: Mondays & Thursdays from 8 am-1 pm and Saturdays from 8 am - 12 pm.

Contact Info: me@evedaures.com or Text (628)-236-7100

Location: 977 Valencia Street (Cross Street 21st St.) - San Francisco

Contact us.

Back to Health has two locations to serve you. Have questions about our approach or services?

Email: joelledussuyer1@gmail.com

Text or Call: 415-385-4141

 

Two locations to serve you.

San Francisco, Mission
977 Valencia Street

Office Hours: Monday - Friday from 10:00-6:00

Half Moon Bay, Downtown
717 Main Street

Office Hours: Monday and Thursday from 10:00-5:00.

Whole food-based nutrition- just as nature intended.

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