INTEGRATIVE HEALING
The Silver Streak Experience
Silver Streak Acupuncture was founded to provide patients with a beautiful, calming, supportive atmosphere in which to heal. I believe medical care doesn’t have to feel sterile, stuffy, and impersonal. Patients get better, faster, when they trust their medical providers and have established a positive rapport (that’s science!). You’ll never feel like “just a number” at Silver Streak Acupuncture and are guaranteed engaged, undivided attention and treatments tailored to your specific needs. My unique skill set and background in the sciences enables me to field and effectively treat a wide variety of medical concerns ranging from pain and internal medicine, to women’s health and fertility support. Come see why patients across the country continue to sing the praises of acupuncture and herbal medicine (we all know someone who does!), at one of the Peninsula’s premier, unique healing spaces.
HOLISTIC HEALTH SERVICES
Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Services
“Can acupuncture help with that?” The short answer is “Yes!” I see patients every day with a wide variety of complaints, from the common cold, to irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia, arthritis, anxiety, hot flashes, to allergies. You name it, I’ve treated it. If you’ve been suffering, and haven’t yet found a solution to improve your quality of life, acupuncture and herbal medicine can likely help! A few of the most common reasons patients seek out my care are highlighted below, but only scratch the surface of what we can address together through treatment.
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Pain management and treatment of orthopedic injuries are the primary reasons patients seek out acupuncture today. I’ve helped countless individuals avoid surgery, speed up healing after surgery/injury, manage pain without opiates, and get back to their daily activities and participation in sports and exercise routines through the precision use of motor and trigger point therapy (i.e. “dry needling”) and the application of electroacupuncture medicine, enhanced with traditional acupuncture. These treatments are often combined with additional modalities such as cupping, gua sha, and tui na (i.e. medical massage). Pain management is a specialty of mine, and I continue to dedicate many hours a year to continuing education which focuses on the most researched, effective methods of care.
COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE
An increasing number of people are seeking natural alternatives to facial rejuvenation. Enter: Cosmetic Acupuncture! These treatments consist of 90 minutes of facial and full-body pampering which stimulate collagen and elastin production, support facial muscles, release tension that contributes to fine lines, and systemically balance fluid metabolism while decreasing inflammation. With training and certification received under renowned facial rejuvenation acupuncturist Michelle Gellis, my full cosmetic acupuncture treatments (including both facial and body points) are enhanced with the application of Celluma light therapy technology, along with facial cupping and jade gua sha. For maximum benefit, I recommend scheduling a minimum of 4 weekly treatments, as collagen takes 28 days to form once the process is stimulated. Please call the office at 650-229-3024 or email to schedule, as certain contraindications apply.
FERTILITY MEDICINE
Struggles with fertility are on the rise, nationwide. If you’re one of the thousands of individuals still on their journey to parenthood, chances are you’re fatigued, stressed out, struggling with depression, and knee-deep in medical appointments. Whether you’re still trying naturally, or have moved on to IUI or IVF, acupuncture and herbal medicine are proven to enhance your chances of conception by regulating the menstrual cycle, increasing blood flow to the endometrium and ovaries, optimizing the hypothalamic pituitary axis, increasing sperm count/motility/morphology, and decreasing stress and inflammation.
HOLISTIC RESOURCES
“My mission is to call upon both modern research and ancient tradition to deliver Chinese Medicine to the members of my community in a manner that is educational, compassionate, and patient-focused. I strive to inspire confidence in and connection to our unique bodies, even while navigating physiological and emotional challenges in life.”
Location
Silver Streak Acupuncture
As I currently work solo in my practice, you may need to leave a message when reaching out via phone at 650-229-3024. I do my best to return all phone calls in a timely manner. Alternatively, you’re encouraged to email the office at info@silverstreakacupuncture.com, which may elicit a more rapid response.
All new patients MUST contact the office for booking, by phone or email, so we may verify insurance benefits, explain pricing, and answer any questions you may have about treatment. After your first visit, you’re free to use our convenient online booking system for followups.
Free parking is accessible on the streets surrounding the clinic and is often open and available on the same block which the practice resides. At times, you may need to park as much as a block away, so please account for this when planning your arrival. Alternatively, the Wheeler Plaza Parking Garage offers free 2-hour parking and is a short walk away.
Megan Berry Swadell, LAc., DIPL.O.M.
1512 San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, CA 94070
650.229.3024
info@silverstreakacupuncture.com
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