Fertility

 

"I was so happy to find Sara Stieg at Nest when we were seeking help starting a family. Sara helped regulate my cycle and helped me feel relaxed and healthy as we tried to conceive. She also made me comfortable when I got pregnant, working on sleep and strange body aches, and preparing my body for what turned out to an easy delivery. Most importantly, Sara shared the journey with me, whether I tried changing my diet or injecting hormones, and supported me like a good friend.  Her warmth, caring, and kindness make Sara an exceptional practitioner, and made every visit to her office a treat. I will always remember my experience with Sara, and hope to continue my visits to her once my gorgeous little boy allows me the time again!"



"As some of us know, trying to get pregnant can be a little more challenging than we thought it would be. I came to Tiffinie for help after about 6 months of trying to get pregnant. I was becoming frustrated, and didn't want to run into invasive fertility treatments straight away. Tiffinie was always calm, gentle, and honest during our sessions especially during times when I was not (calm, at least). When my husband and I decided to go for IVF, I was determined to support the process with Tiffinie at my side. She understands the IVF process, and provided the perfect treatment at the perfect times during our treatment cycle. Throughout my IVF process, Tiffinie was always grounded, nonjudgemental, and POSITIVE, and just what I needed after being categorized and broken down into some percentile at my MDs office. The result: a beautiful, healthy baby girl after only one IVF cycle. I can't ever thank Tiffinie enough for her part in delivering our little miracle!”

 

"At Nest I found the balance I was looking for.  I came to Nest to find
balance along with support for fertility issues.  After 3.5 years of
trying to conceive and IVF I have a healthy baby boy.  Sara
and Tiffinie are wonderful acupuncturists,  I highly recommend
Nest as a safe place of healing, growth and harmony."

 

“My first appointment with Tiffinie was excellent. . Tiffinie made me feel relaxed and comfortable. Her thorough evaluation and response to my questions were extremely helpful. She has a breadth of knowledge that is key to giving hope and resolve to patients with persistent problems (fertility and non fertility related). After my visit, my stress level decreased significantly and I would not hesistate to return. Nest is the way to go and Tiffinie is the person to see!”

 

“Some people remember their first grade teacher or their basketball coach-I will remember Sara Stieg as someone who made a difference in my life. She is knowledgeable, professional and trustworthy. I wish I could repay the kindness and compassion Sara has shown me this past year”. 

 

 "After enduring months of frustration trying to get pregnant, I decided I was done with the traditional testing and fertility drugs and sought out an alternative approach. I started researching and found encouraging success stories from women who pursued acupuncture. I was so fortunate to find Nest and specifically Sara Stieg. She was compassionate and thorough and was able to quickly diagnose my deficiencies and formulated a treatment plan. After my first visit, I was pleased to find my stress and anxiety levels decrease and my migraines disappeared altogether. I saw a shift with my cycles within the first month. I found Sara's bedside manner to always be soothing and encouraging. Now I have a beautiful baby boy and I don't think I would have been able to conceive without Sara's treatments. I feel so fortunate that I was able to get pregnant without fertility drugs and I would highly recommend anyone seeking a more natural and holistic approach to work with Sara."

 

“I have had an amazing experience with Sara at Nest. She is extremely warm, calm, professional and smart. Her practice helped us immensely after the loss of a late pregnancy and helped me get balanced to go on and conceive a healthy son just months later. We are now working on baby #2 and happy to be visiting Sara again. In addition if you are suffering from a head cold, get in to see her right away, amazingly my cold was gone the very next day! “

 

“My experience at Nest has been positive from the first phone call (over a year ago) to my latest appointment (yesterday). Sara Stieg has given me the support, encouragement, advice, and -- of course -- the acupuncture that I need to get and stay pregnant. The staff is wonderful, the location easy, and the results are tangible.”

 

"How do I keep what I want to say about Sara and Nest Acupuncture to a minimum? I cant but I will try! Amazing, comfortable, inviting, very zen and safe is how I would describe Nest when you walk in - sweet, kind, talented, warm, friendly and one of a kind is how I would describe Sara! I couldn't have found a more incredible and unique place than Nest to come for acupuncture.  You sit down with Sara and feel like you can tell her anything- her approach, the way about hers and her techniques makes one feel so at ease.  I LOVE not only going for my acupuncture appointments and to relax, but I LOVE seeing Sara and Gwen (who is at the front desk).  I have a smile on my face always when with Sara and at Nest and I always leave feeling amazing. Whatever your need might be, Sara is so great to talk to as she has the best advice and words of wisdom and I love her way with her clients.  Its such a happy, great vibe at Nest because of the people who have created Nest and then also the clients. It's the best place out there! I am thankful everyday for Sara and Nest and will end with this-  those who get to experience Sara and Nest are the luckiest people!"

 

"I had the most wonderful experience with Nest.  I am a cancer survivor and needed to go through fertility treatments to conceive a child.  My first two rounds of fertility treatments were unsuccessful.  I had read about using acupuncture to increase the odds of implantation.  On my third round, I used a full course of acupuncture before, during and after the treatment.  It worked.  My beautiful baby daughter was born in May.  Sara was amazing, incredibly supportive and always knew exactly what I needed.  I would and have highly recommend Sara and her colleagues to anyone going through fertility assistance."    

 

"I found out about Nest by doing a search for acupuncture and fertility on Yelp. Nest had some great reviews, so I decided to give it a try. On my first visit, I met Sara who immediately put me at ease. She is very caring, kind, patient, and calming. She is also up to date on all the latest fertility treatments and can suggest some great ways to complement your acupuncture with nutrition, exercise, and herbal treatments. After a few months of acupuncture, I did conceive and recently gave birth to two healthy baby girls. I can't recommend Sara (and Nest) highly enough!"

 

“Upon walking into Nest Acupuncture one finds an extremely caring environment, a relaxing space and a place to heal and grow.  My experience at Nest with Sara before, during and post-pregnancy was supported, grounding and helpful during this life changing transition.  I feel honored to have Sara as part of my "team" during this time.  Sara and her colleagues go the extra mile to offer help and suggestions, so beyond the treatments one feels a sense of overall, holistic support.  Sara is a bright light.  One walks out of Nest feeling lighter, more clear and calm.”

 

Pregnancy

 

"Nest Acupuncture was just what I needed to get my labor going when I was one week overdue and my doctor wanted to induce me.  I felt very strongly about wanting my labor to begin naturally.   I had heard about Nest through good friends and I knew it was the right thing to try.  I had acupuncture with Sara on a Monday late afternoon and and on my way home on the GGB my labor contractions began.   They felt like braxton hicks (which I had only a couple of times prior) but they were coming every 1-3 minutes.  When I got home I had some dinner, went to bed and awoke at 11:15 pm that night when I felt my first "real" contraction!  I was amazed at how quickly things progressed once I had the acupuncture.  I was delighted to finally be in labor without having to be induced.  I had a healthy baby boy the following day. I highly recommend going to Nest for some or all of your pregnancy needs. Thank you Nest Acupuncture for your expertise and your amazing and caring team!"

 

-Catherine A.

 

"Tiffinie McEntire is an incredible acupuncturist and healer, and to this day I believe she may have helped saved me from having a miscarriage. She was a huge support to me during my pregancy with my daughter, always giving excellent advice with a good dose of common sense. 

She was also there when I needed some help to get my labor going--she never pushes and is very in tune with what her clients need, and when I ended up having to go through an induction--I used some of her techniques to keep my mind in a good place. My daughter is now nearly 4 and I'm so grateful for Tiffinie's role in this important time of my life. Tiffinie's broad knowledge of Chinese medicine, combined with her training as a massage therapist (added to her own wonderully comforting and down to earth personality), make her a wonderful healer."

 

"I have a history of being over due by two weeks so when I came to Sara's office pregnant with my second baby I was so ready to get labor started.  I remember thinking to myself,' Please let this work!'  I had to be induced with my first, so I wasn't expecting anything to happen.  I relaxed right away under Sara's gentle and confident touch.  The heat lamps felt so good and I started to float away into meditation.  Then the unbelievable happened... My water broke right then and there!  We were both amazed and ecstatic!  It was one of the most memorable experiences of my life and to have shared it with Sara was truly a blessing!"

 

"Six days overdue and baby boy did not want to come out... Tiffinie came over, used nine needles, had me walk around the room a little, gave me words of comfort and encouragement, and BAM! Thirty minutes after she left I was in labor. One minute contractions, four to five minutes apart. Baby boy was born the following afternoon. My conclusion? Tiffinie saved my sanity.

 

Pain

 

"After about six appointments my knee issues are completely gone. In addition, acupuncture helps boost your immune system and I did not get sick once this year despite working at San Francisco General Hospital every afternoon." 

-Peter M.

 

"Not only did Sara help to relax my jaw tension due to TMJ, but she helped to get rid of my  lifelong headaches through her practice of acupuncture.  My time with Sara was incredible.  I could really see her true joy and passion for what she does.  She approached my situation with such care, concern and individualized treatment, it was amazing!"

-Amber C.  Berkeley, CA

 

General Wellness

 

“I've been twice to meet with Sara and really appreciated my time there. Sara listens, cares, and takes time to make sure you are heard. The office is welcoming and simple. This is my first experience with acupuncture and I'm really enjoying it and feeling it's affects. “

 

“A wonderful experience - a feeling of support and warmness upon arrival, clean and relaxing rooms and a great feeling of communication. I always feel better after leaving my session.”

 

“Personal, professional, educated, caring, I could go on an on. Anyone I have dealt with in the office seems great, but if you can get in to see Sara, you'll have hit gold.”

 

“Sara Stieg has been treating me on and off for years now. She has always been extremely professional, caring, and skilled in her work. Her smile and calm demeanor put you at ease, and her amazing acupuncture skills and knowledge promote health and recovery. She has an abundance of knowledge regarding herbs as well. “

 

“I have been going here on and of for a year and a half. The office is quiet, clean and peaceful despite being on Lombard. Sara takes the time to get to know you, listen to all of your concerns and I never felt rushed. I really enjoyed going to her and always felt so much better and relaxed after and for the next few day. I would highly recommend her to anyone!!”

 

“I had my initial consultation and treatment with Sara yesterday and was really impressed with the amount of time she took to understand my lifestyle and areas of focus for the acupuncture. She seemed genuinely interested and offered a lot of good advice on some basic changes I could make in my daily routine. I enjoyed the acupuncture itself (40 minutes of down time during the week - bliss!) and slept incredibly well last night. I'm looking forward to some positive results now!”

 

“I've been going to see Sara at least once a month for the past year, and its been a great experience from the start. I really appreciate how much time she spends talking with me and assessing what can be done to resolve my issues. I had never had acupuncture before visiting NEST and Sara's caring demeanor has always put me at ease. Thank you Sara!”

 

“I thoroughly enjoyed my first appointment with Sara. She is very thorough, knowledgeable, and has a kind ear. I recommend anyone looking for some relaxation and improvement in their overall health to see Sara.”