Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Acupuncture & Wellness Center in Santa Clara
A Center For Natural Healing is a husband-and-wife-led clinic specializing in Classical Chinese Medicine and Japanese Meridian Therapy. With decades of combined experience, our team provides personalized acupuncture treatments, wellness coaching, and educational programs designed to empower holistic healing. We integrate ancient healing traditions with modern practices, offering one-on-one consultations, online classes, and global community support.Our expertise spans chronic pain management, mental health, autoimmune disorders, and women's health, supported by a commitment to patient education through resources like The Natural Healing Podcast and wellness blog. We prioritize non-invasive treatments and individualized care plans tailored to each client's unique needs.
Services
Acupuncture
Yin Yoga Integration
Japanese Meridian Therapy
Wellness Coaching
Online Classes
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined experience in Classical Chinese Medicine
- Our treatments integrate rare Japanese Meridian Therapy techniques
- We provide personalized care plans for chronic pain and autoimmune conditions
- Our practitioners have trained directly with 88th generation Daoist Master Dr. Jeffrey Yuen
- We combine acupuncture with wellness education and global community support
What people say
Life changing place
Severe pain relief
Chronic condition improvement
Compassionate care
Welcoming environment
Services
Acupuncture
Classical Chinese Acupuncture uses fine needles to stimulate energy channels for pain relief and systemic healing. Our practitioners treat chronic conditions like neuropathy, autoimmune disorders, and mental health issues through customized treatment plans. This ancient practice promotes natural healing by restoring energy flow and balancing bodily systems.
Yin Yoga Integration
This unique yoga practice combines passive postures with Chinese medicine principles to release connective tissue tension. By holding poses for extended periods, practitioners improve flexibility and energy flow while addressing physical and emotional patterns. The practice integrates Daoist philosophy for holistic wellness and stress reduction.
Japanese Meridian Therapy
Traditional Japanese Acupuncture employs gold and silver needles to stimulate meridians without skin penetration. This gentle technique effectively treats pain and energy imbalances, particularly suitable for needle-sensitive patients. The non-invasive approach activates healing responses through precise surface contact at specific energy points.
Wellness Coaching
Personalized coaching combines acupuncture with lifestyle modifications for comprehensive wellness. Sessions address dietary needs, stress management, and energy optimization using Chinese medicine principles. This integrative approach empowers clients to maintain treatment benefits through daily self-care practices.
Online Classes
Live and recorded classes teach energy cultivation techniques accessible to all fitness levels. Programs include Qi Gong for energy regulation and Yin Yoga teacher training for advanced practitioners. These digital resources extend our healing practices to a global audience through flexible, at-home learning options.
People
Salvador Cefalu
Co-Director & Founder
Licensed acupuncturist with 30 years experience, specializing in Japanese Meridian Therapy. Trained under three Japanese masters and Dr. Jeffrey Yuen, he integrates gold/silver needle techniques with classical Chinese medicine for personalized treatments.
Setareh Moafi
Co-Director
Doctor of Classical Chinese Medicine and yoga expert with 20+ years teaching experience. Combines acupuncture with wellness coaching and Yin Yoga Integration, developing programs that merge Daoist philosophy with modern health practices for holistic healing.
Questions
What conditions do you treat with acupuncture?
We treat chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, mental health issues, women's health concerns, and digestive problems using Classical Chinese Medicine techniques tailored to each patient's needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We are out-of-network providers but offer complimentary insurance benefits checks. Many policies cover our services, and we provide documentation for potential reimbursement.
What makes your Yin Yoga different?
Our Yin Yoga Integration combines passive postures with Chinese medicine principles, developed by Dr. Setareh Moafi to address both physical and energetic patterns through a unique blend of ancient wisdom and modern practice.
Are virtual sessions available?
Yes, we offer online classes, wellness coaching, and educational programs including The Natural Healing Podcast and recorded Yin Yoga practices accessible globally.
What is Japanese Meridian Therapy?
This non-insertion acupuncture technique uses gold and silver needles to stimulate meridians, providing gentle pain relief and energy balancing without needle penetration, suitable for all ages and sensitivity levels.
How experienced are your practitioners?
Our co-founders have 30+ combined years of experience, trained directly with Dr. Jeffrey Yuen and Japanese acupuncture masters, with specialized expertise in classical techniques not commonly practiced in the US.
