Angela Galatierra-Ganding, L. Ac.

Minal Patel Solanki, L. Ac.

Sheila Shahmirza, L. Ac.

Ph: 650-242-5936

1 Baywood Avenue, Suite 1, San Mateo, CA 94402


Angela is honestly the best acupuncturist I have had.  I had been a patient at AIMC for many years and had many students, all of whom were very good, until I met Angela - she's better than good, so much so that I became a regular patient of hers after graduation.  She has helped me with neck issues, kinks, shin splints, tension, stomach issues, etc.  I also like to get acupuncture for relaxation and she's a pro at that too.  She has this way of knowing exactly how to pin point where the issue is and then of course getting rid of it.  I have never had a better experience or felt better than after leaving a session with Angela.  Seriously.  I rave about her whenever I can because she's amazing!

- Monique P.

Angela is my miracle worker.  I started seeing Angela when I was pregnant with my second child.  My son was in breech position and was given an option to have a medical procedure done that I was quite apprehensive about.  To my surprise, Angela told me of an acupuncture technique that could help turn the baby naturally.  After a few sessions with Angela, my baby made a full turn and I was able to deliver naturally!  Angela also helped me with many postpartum issues such as: edema, skin rashes, insufficient lactation, and regaining my strength and energy.  I see Angela regularly for stress and pain management, and I always seek her advice on nutrition to increase energy and vitality.  I recommend her in the highest regard.  She does it all!

- Aileen G.C.

I admire the sparkle and strength I see in Angela's eyes.  As well as the gentle compassion...marvellous traits in a healer.  I cannot say enough, it is an experience you will want to relive over and over again.

- Anonymous

I spent many years adjusting my diet, slathering every possible cream and taking countless nutritional supplements - only to lose an endless battle with Eczema flare-ups on my face.  I made the choice to see Angela, and in a couple of acupuncture treatments my symptoms slowly diminished.  She carries a natural calming ability; she makes you feel at ease in her presence and welcomes your body to being healing.  It is truly an amazing and unexplainable experience that must be experienced first-hand!  Not only did she relieve my symptoms, she taught me to be mindful of the body, mind and spirit; and to recognize what my body may be trying to tell me.  Being aware of my own energy combined with Angela's herbal counseling and acupuncture treatments has allowed me to live Eczema free!  I am still on my journey to natural healing (and trying to learn to love my liver, as Angela would advise =) ).  I know with Angel's knowledge, guidance, ability to truly listen and warm heart, I am on the right path.

- Sheri C.

I have been seeing Angela for the past 2 plus years for a variety of ailments including mental and physical fatigue, hernia, hay fever, common cold, shoulder pain, stress, and anxiety.  During this period, Angela has helped me gain and continues to help me gain a growing understanding of the benefits of acupuncture and Chinese medicine in general, slowly moving me away from conventional western medicine.  Through her consultation, I find it empowering to know that I do not need to rely on pills, chemicals, and quick fixes.  Rather, Angela has helped me to recognize that my body has its own healing powers through her treatments.  It is a matter of stimulating those powers, and having the patience to let those powers take their course.  As a working professional, I need my body and mind to be functioning at a high level at all times, and Angela has helped me maintain that high level and deal with the anxiety and stress that come with playing those roles.  I highly recommend Angela as she is caring, listens to you and truly cares about your overall well-being.

- Anthony G.

Angela is my angel.  I mean it.  I had been suffering from chronic pain caused by a car accident for years.  Multiple injuries combined with thoracic outlet syndrome, repetitive stress injury, generally hectic lifestyle, I had it all.  And then Angela started treating me.  She is observant, calm, gentle, knows how to calm down my body and mind, and has an overall positive attitude and energy.  She listens to my needs and tailors her treatments accordingly.  I have been to lots of acupuncturists, and although they would bring me a temporary remedy, with Angela I started seeing actual improvements.  Besides great acupuncture treatments, she also recommended some herbal formulas to me that got my circulation going, something western meds and other remedies have not done my whole life!  I sincerely recommend trying out her treatments, as I believe you will feel and see great improvements, just like I did!

- Jelena S.

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