About Ruth Schlesinger
Ruth is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist who uses integrative medicine to support her patient's’ general health. Her experience includes treating pain, alleviating colds and boosting the immune system, balancing hormones and working with fertility, PMS and menopause, treating problems during pregnancy and optimizing digestion. An important part of Ruth’s work is supporting her patient’s emotional well being. She creates time and space for emotional processing as well as physical healing.
Ruth holds a Masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and studied at the American College of Traditional Chinese medicine in San Francisco, as well as, at Sichuan University in China.
She has been commended on her approachability; patients report easily feeling comfortable with her and her passion for the medicine clearly shows in her work.
Languages Spoken English
School American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Degree M.S. in Traditional Chinese Medicine
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The acupuncture office of Ruth Schlesinger in , CA is within driving distance from the following cities:
Ruth Schlesinger
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Q: I am 64 years old. I have had non-insulin-dependent (type II) diabetes mellitus for 10 years and have controlled it with medication during that time. Can acupuncture help keep my blood sugar levels in a realistic range?
A: Yes. An estimated 5.5 million Americans are being treated for diabetes mellitus, one of the world's oldest known diseasesOften diet and exer... Read More