Pain after the birth of a baby, right?...WRONG!! Let me give ya'll a little history. In 2010 I had a baby girl. Via emergency c-section. I was young and a first time mom. No one in my family that had a c-section, so I had no knowledge of the recovery or aftermath of surgery in general. So when I had numbness around my cesarean scar, I thought it was normal. I also had nerve damage in my right upper thigh, I was told that it was due to the multiple epidurals and "25% of women" deal with lifelong nerve damage after baby. Fast forward to 2016, I am preparing for another c-section. I am expecting to go through/add to the already existing pain and nerve damage I have been living with for the last 6 years. My delivery went well, and my son was born on 11/10. I was able to see Dr.Kristina in early January. I explained my more recent surgery to her, chatted about the pain/numbness. I was casual about it. She was not ok with that! Dr. K explained to me that there is no reason to live with that pain, she could help me. With focus on my surgery scar, after one appointment I regained feeling in a majority that area. After the next appointment i regained ALL FEELING, including my right thigh. I have been uncomfortable for 6 years, and two, 1hour, appointments and I feel cured! I have continued to see Dr.K 2-3 times a month. Most recently she has used acupuncture points to help me increase my breast milk when I notice a decrease. Pain use to me my "normal." Not anymore!!! Thank you Dr.K read more

I feel so much better after my first visit to Healthlings. I'd highly recommend this treatment to help jumpstart energy levels and overall well being. read more

I have many wonderful things to say about Kristina- in short, she works miracles. She is incredibly kind, intuitive, knowledgeable, and listens to find out exactly what is going on in my whole body system in ways that Western medicine has neglected. I recommend her to everyone I know needing acupuncture or a natural Chinese medicine approach to their health. She has helped me in so many ways and I will continue to work with her for a very long time to come! read more

Dr. Yotive is wonderful. I have been dealing with post accident injury to my head, neck, shoulder, arm and back, as well as trauma, insomnia, and a concussion. Going through a lot of symptoms and affecting pretty much what feels like every part of my body, including skin and mindset. I literally feel like I was falling apart. Got very lucky to be recommended to go see Dr. Yotive for acupuncture treatment. I have gone to acupuncture before but nothing like this! The treatment was so holistic, wholesome, comprehensive, included great advice and questions and several modalities that were supposed to help with my pain and injury and the most amazing thing that happened was that my body AND mind was flushed of what seemed like all the stress and negativity they have been storing due to my trauma and accident over so many months at this point! I felt so much lighter, happier, and my mind was simply clear and blank - which is so great, because I was tormented with stress and anxiety and pain from all that I was going through. My body feels much better too - in the sense that I felt relaxed, rejuvenated, and even gotten a boost of energy that I have not felt in a long long long time! Thank you so much Dr. Yotive, I scheduled follow appointments right away! Highly recommend! read more

Kristina is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! I went to her to treat an anxiety issue where I was clenching my jaw. Fixed with a few sessions! Then I have returned to her for numerous things, including a cold, should injury, and ankle injury. Every time I walk out feeling amazing. I am hooked. Her combination of eastern medicine with some Western Sports medicine is top notch. read more

Dr. Kristina is thoughtful, kind, and extremely skilled in her craft. I walked out of our session feeling like a completely new person. Kristina really took the time to assess my pain, and offered some great stretches and massages to do at home. Her needling is quick yet effective, and cupping afterwards felt amazing! So grateful to have found her. Thank you, Dr. Kristina!! read more

Words can not express how amazing I feel right now! Kristina is a real life earth angel and is deeply passionate about her work. I went to her office in need of relief from pain in my upper and lower back. After a health assessment which consisted of a tongue and pule exam, as well as muscle testing and a squat assessment, she was ready to work her magic! She soothed my back with acupuncture needles right where I needed them the most for 20-30 minutes, and introduced me to cupping and trigger point release which felt amazing! She then massaged my back using traditional forms of Chinese massage. I literally left her office feeling like a completely different person. I could not feel any pain in my back and my entire body felt soothed. I HIGHLY recommend Healthlings for anyone who is looking to maintain their health and wellbeing in the San Francisco Bay Area. Kristina rocks! read more

Healthlings - Words can not express how amazing I feel right now! - Acupuncture Near Me - San Francisco, California

Dr Kristina is amazing - professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. I came to her with a leg injury, and have had amazing results from just 2 sessions so far. I plan on being a regular. read more

I have been to many acupuncturists over the years and I never found one that I stuck with long term, until I met Kristina. She really listens to you, your body and hears what it needs. She has helped me so many times including once when I got knocked down with a crazy flu on my birthday. She moved her schedule around to accommodate me and I was able to enjoy my birthday more than just merely survive it. I saw her throughout my pregnancy and she helped to relieve a lot of the discomfort I was feeling. Kristina also treats my husband who is terrified of needles. He would never let anyone treat him, ever. Then he saw the confidence I had in her and he finally had his first treatment! He has seen her a couple times since and she helped him a lot with terrible shoulder pain. To be treated by Kristina has been such a blessing for us and we are grateful for the amazing care she consistently gives us. read more

Dr. Kristina is helping me to heel my body with AMAZING results for my back, hip and plantar fasciitis, even with the first visit. I am an athlete, teacher, and mother who is on my feet all day long. She has been giving me a great deal of information by sharing her expert knowledge and practices geared towards my needs. I look forward to every visit and know that I will be walking out of the office feeling 100X better than when I walked in. I am no longer going to my Physical Therapist . . Dr. Kristina's medicine and advice has been extremely helpful. read more

Dr. Kristina is unbelievably talented! I've been seeing her for over 6 months now, there's nothing she can't fix! Being a professional dancer, I'm always coming in with old and new aches and pains. My chronic pain is decreasing rapidly and potential injuries are being avoided. I know that every time I see Kristina, she knows exactly what my body, heart and mind need and I walk out feeling so much better. She has created such a safe and healing environment, I highly recommend seeing her for anything. read more

I started seeing Kristina in May primarily for chronic lumbar pain and recently experienced my first pain-free day in almost a year. I was stunned. After being in pain for so long I didn't think it was possible. I had never tried acupuncture before but am now completely sold. She has also cleared up my chronic constipation and prevented what seemed a likely need for an arthroscopic surgery for my increasingly stiff and painful knee (had ACL replacement in 1989). Now, after one session with a few well-placed needles, my knee straightens out again and is pain-free! She's extremely personable and easy to talk to, listens like a best friend, and happily answers questions about her practice and healing philosophy. I feel cared for on a level I've never felt with my Western doctors. Though Eastern-trained, her practice is Western-integrative and she artfully melds and bridges the healing philosophies of each to synergistic effect. She also treats the whole mind/body, which is still mostly missing in Western practice, because the two are inextricably tied together and to treat one is to treat the other. She is a caring, dedicated, and talented doctor and healer and I heartily recommend her to anyone out there who needs help with just about any discomfort or malady, whether physical or mental. Kristina, you sure know how to knock the rough edges off a bad day. You have your work cut out for you each time dealing with my rather tangled mess of symptoms, but you're slowly teasing them apart. Never knowing what will present each visit must be a challenge but you seem to drill down to the heart of it each time. I can't thank you enough for your genuine caring and for all you have done (and continue to do) for me. read more

Kristina has been my primary care physician for over a year and I couldn't be happier. I scheduled my first visit when I was suffering from a severe lower back pain due to weightlifting. She completely fixed my problem in only a couple of sessions, which was pretty impressive. She also does an amazing job with anxiety/stress relief and overall health! read more

I have worked with Kristina for about 4 years. When I started with her, she was my intern doctor of Acupuncture. Now, she's my go-to healer. Being in HealthCare myself, it is extremely important for me to maintain my health, as well as out-resource my clients to her to keep them balanced as well. I trust her, with my health and with my patients'. She is thorough, knowledgeable, able to assess and diagnosis and treat effortlessly. I don't know what I would do without her!! Amongst many treatments, she has treated me for: Allergies Injury Chronic issues Heartburn Sleep disturbances Female Issues Infection Skin Problems Mental Health and Well being Migraines read more

Dr K is awesome! She is knowledgeable and thorough. I had never had acupuncture prior to this and she educated me at every step. My pain is under control and I am now a regular. read more

Kristina is amazing at what she does. I've suffered from chronic and acute back/neck pain thanks to a few extreme sports injuries, and I've tried countless therapies and treatment regimes over the years. In just a few visits with Kristina, I'm now almost completely pain free. She's an absolute must see! read more

Trust is such a privilege when it comes to healing! Finding someone that not only 'gets it' in the traditional sense but 'understands' it on a deeper level is so rare -- Kristina is that practitioner. She has a vast amount of knowledge to share through her Acupuncture, Personal Training and Sports Medicine education. I came to her with a neck pain from being a new mom, and she melted away tension through my shoulders I didn't even realize I had! In one treatment she used acupuncture needles, cupping, massage and then added KT Tape for me to wear home. Amazingly thorough treatment. Kristina's integrity, intuition and care shine through her treatments. You are in good hands at Healthlings! Thank you Kristina! read more

I've been seeing Kristina for acupuncture for a couple of years now, and I'm always better because of her amazing work! I'm a massage therapist and yoga teacher, and I'm picky about who I let work with my body. Kristina has helped me enormously with some sports injuries (one of her specialties), both with immediate relief and with figuring out therapeutic self care. She's also helped me with migraines, digestive issues, and getting my immune system back in balance. I refer my clients to Kristina because I trust her work. She's also compassionate and fun, which is very welcome when you're not feeling 100%. read more

Being a huge fan of acupuncture, my bar was set extremely high. Kristina continually impresses me with her care, knowledge and love of acupuncture and her clients. She has found a great balance between the holistic and scientific approaches. Being a ballet dancer my body is my livelihood, and trusting someone with it is a large testament to her. She treated an acute injury in my back and kept it at bay so that I could continue working and performing. She has educated me about the way that my body works and I look forward to our appointments every week! You have to see her for yourself! read more

I found this business through a friend and was really pleased to be met with such professionalism, kindness, and knowledge. The practitioner, Dr. Kristina Yotive, was thoughtful and able to present my treatment in terms I understood with an encouraging spirit. I felt very well cared for and learned a lot about how to help myself. I plan to become a regular here. read more

After being in a traumatic hydroplaning car accident, I felt hurt and lost. My friend Tommy referred Kristina. I came with an open mind and ready to heal, and she opened a whole new world for me through her exquisite talent with acupuncture and reassuring dialogue. She has a healing loving energy and is intuitive and intelligent with her treatment. I saw her four times total and I feel completely healed, and I plan to keep visiting her throughout my entire life! Whether it be for pain, soreness, mental struggles, etc. going to Kristina for acupuncture is the answer. I always feel on cloud 9 after. Experiencing acupuncture and cupping with Kristina has opened new doors in my life and I have a newfound connection with myself and capabilities in the healing arts of eastern medicine! Thank you so much Kristina you are an angel sent from above! :) read more

I met with Kristina today, not only did she listen to everything that I had to say but she made my first session comfortable on every level. I live in NYC currently, but every time I visit SF area I will be scheduling a session with her. If you are having trouble in life, no matter what it is, she is the one to put you back together. She has a beauful soul and a genuine nature to heal. See you soon Kristina Trevor read more

Kristina Yotive is my go-to for all my sports related concerns. As a Spartan racer, I train 6+ days a week. Whether it's my chronic QL tightness, shin splints after a long race, or a pulled shoulder on the monkey bars, Kristina keeps me on a good track year-round. Can't thank her enough! I owe my medals to her. read more

I have had sciatica for four years. I have been to so many practitioners for help, and have spent a fortune. Kristina is the first person who has truly helped me. I feel so indebted to her. I am finally feeling like I am going to beat this problem, which is such a great relief to me. And aside from her great skill as a practitioner, Kristina is such a lovely person. She is warm, caring, and truly concerned about my well-being. I feel so comfortable with her, and I always look forward to my appointments! She is such a gift in my life. I am deeply grateful to have found her. read more

Kristina is a wonderful health practitioner!!! Every time I see her I feel so much better after our visit. She has helped me with a wide range of issues, digestive, sleep, physical aches and pains, even helping me recover from sinusitis to bronchitis in a short time without needing meds. She is amazing!!! What is even more special about her is that she is a genuinely kind, and compassionate person who truly enjoys helping people. She is something special and you should go see her for anything that you need help with! I cannot recommend her enough! read more

Kristina is amazing. I was referred to her by my son (who is also a doctor) for my insomnia and brain-fog. After her first session I slept like a baby (best sleep in 20+ years) and I woke feeling more alert and focused. I didn't even need a coffee the next day (and I usually have 3-4 cups throughout the day)! I have received 5-6 treatments over the past month and I have felt so wonderful and people have told me that I look 15 years younger, yeah! I have also noticed an improvement in my breathing (feeling more relaxed in my own body) and in my general disposition (I'm just less cranky...all that sleep is soooo restorative!) She practices in a beautiful office space right off 19th Avenue and I am simply so pleased that I found her. She has given me my life back!!! read more

Seriously the best acupuncture experience!!! You will feel immediate results. Kristina is kind, and makes you feel comfortable and at ease. She addresses your mental, emotional, and physical health. Go see this guru!!!! read more

Kristina is the Best of the Best! I started seeing her after I had pneumonia and developed frequent heart palpitations. Prior to seeing her I saw another acupuncturist and doctors. No one had an answer. After two sessions the palpitations went away! She has also helped me with my hip pain I developed after childbirth. The cupping technique she uses has done wonders! Another amazing benefit in seeing Kristina once a week is that I haven't gotten sick since I started seeing her! (Which has been over a year!) With three little kids I was constantly catching their colds. And when mom gets sick the whole household falls apart. I think there is no better gift I can give to myself, my kids and my husband then to take an hour out of my week to keep my body healthy. Plus, my skin is looking better than ever! I am so grateful for all that she has done in improving the quality of my life! read more

Kristina is a miracle. As a professional dancer, I regularly rely on massage, physical therapy, chiropractors, acupuncturists and others to stay in peak condition. I have never before written a review, but I am extremely compelled to spread the word about Kristina because she is not just as an acupuncturist, but so much more. From my first appointment with her my body has not only felt better, but she has given me a much better understanding of how I can prevent the pain from returning. She has gone above and beyond at every appointment I've had to not only treat me, but also share ideas on how to keep my body in tip top shape. Being a profession athlete, I need my body to be able to constantly perform at the top of my game and Kristina has been able to treat and eradicate problems I've been having for years. Knowledgeable and perceptive, she is never about superficially treating problems, but really wants to help make the body perform as well as possible. I feel so lucky to have found her and so grateful for all her help! I have also never been the biggest fan of needles, but Kristina is such a warm, comforting person that I immediately relaxed (or as much as I could expect). She made sure I was at ease at every point during the appointment, even sitting with me so I wouldn't freak out the first time. Not only did she never make me feel silly for my fears, but now I don't stress at all about needles during our appointments. Kristina truly is a gem in every sense of the word. I have no doubt she can make anyone's life better and I am so grateful that she helps me move and feel my best! read more