Welcome
With the understanding that health care and needs are always changing, we apply the same style to our treatments. This is not a relaxing, check-out type of session where you nap or meditate. Your sessions here will absolutely require your participation. There will be dialogue, teaching, learning, and checking-in throughout your appointment, especially during the first session. Please plan accordingly.
Covid-19 Protocols
Changes you’ll notice:
- Please wear a face mask during the time you are in the clinic
My promises to you:
- I require all patients to wear a mask for the time they’re in clinic, and I will be masked at all times.
- I will continue to get weekly Covid testing in addition to being fully vaccinated and boosted.
- Appointments are limited to 5 per day to allow for adequate disinfection time between appointments
The following items are cleaned, disinfected and/or changed, fresh for each patient:
- Every non-porous surface
- Every porous surface
- All linens: blanket, sheets, towels, face cradle covers used during treatment
- All tools used
- Plastic table cover, pillow bags and pillowcases
- Air is HEPA filtered
Sarah Donnelly, L.A.c, MSTCM, CMT
My years of practice have given me a love and obsession for solving the riddles of aches and pains. To this end I utilize acupuncture, all levels of pressure from gentle, rhythmic lymphatic drainage to deep, slow myofascial work. Each issue is addressed with fresh eyes and no two treatments are ever the same.
Sarah’s journey into massage therapy began in 2010 at the National Holistic Institute Emeryville. It was during this time, while supporting her grandfather in hospice care, that she discovered the profound healing potential of touch and it’s role in compassionate communication. Motivated by this experience, Sarah embarked on her path, driven by a passion for holistic wellness.
In 2013, Sarah furthered her expertise by training in Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage. During her volunteer work at Charlotte Maxwell—a clinic dedicated to serving low-income women with cancer—from 2011 to 2016, she honed her skills and deepened her understanding of the therapeutic benefits of massage.
Continuing her commitment to comprehensive wellness, Sarah pursued certification in Esthetics and skincare at the Cinta Aveda Esthetics Institute in SF, also in 2013. Her dedication to providing holistic care led her to delve into Traditional East Asian Medicine in 2016. Sarah attended both the Acupuncture and Integrative College in Berkeley, California, and the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland, California, culminating in her LAc accreditation in 2020. She’s continued her education in Cosmetic Acupuncture, assisting with Michelle Gellis’ courses, and Orthopedic acupuncture with Jaime Chavez.
Today, Sarah is dedicated to integrating her diverse skill set. By combining her expertise in lymphatic drainage and esthetics with her knowledge of myofascial release, orthopedics, and Traditional East Asian Medicine, she crafts tailored and personalized treatments for her community. Sarah’s approach is rooted in balance, aiming to provide each patient with a uniquely enriching and therapeutic experience.
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