Meet Our Team

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    Dr. Tiffinie Tang, DACM, LAc

    FOUNDER

    Fertility, Pregnancy, & Hormonal Health Specialist

    Dr. Tiffinie McEntire Tang, DACM, LAc, is a Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, licensed acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, and founder of Good Witch Wellness & Apothecary. With more than 20 years of clinical experience, she specializes in integrative reproductive wellness, fertility, women’s health, pregnancy, postpartum care, and hormonal transitions from menarche through menopause.

    Dr. Tiffinie supports individuals and couples through every stage of their reproductive journey, including natural conception, IVF and IUI cycles, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and perimenopause. Her approach blends the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern integrative care to help patients restore balance, improve vitality, and feel more at home in their bodies.

    She is the former co-owner of Nest Acupuncture & Wellness Center in San Francisco (2007–2024) and co-founder and clinical director of the acupuncture program at Pacific Fertility Center (2007–2014).

    Dr. Tiffinie earned her Doctorate in Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health & Science and her Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is also a certified Jin Shin Do® Acupressure practitioner, and certified microneedling practitioner.

    In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Tiffinie formulates Good Witch Wellness & Apothecary teas, tinctures, herbal elixirs, and essential oil blends inspired by both Chinese medicine and Western herbal traditions. She lives in Alameda with her family, where she enjoys gardening, reading, writing, and creating small rituals of everyday magic.

    You can find her on Instagram at @goodwitchapothecary or @drtiffinietang

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    "Tiffinie helped me tremendously during the time period leading up to, and throughout, my pregnancy. I am forever grateful to her for listening to me, being gentle with me, and supporting my body during such an important time. She is one of the kindest people I ever have met, and an excellent practitioner. There is no praise too high for what she does." - K. M., Alameda

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    Sara North, LAc

    Cosmetic & Orthopedic Specialist

    Sara North, LAc, is a licensed and board-certified acupuncturist and clinical herbalist with nearly two decades of experience helping patients move with greater ease, vitality, and confidence. She specializes in orthopedic acupuncture, pain management, cosmetic acupuncture, and microneedling, blending advanced clinical training with a warm, patient-centered approach.

    Since 2011, Sara has been refining her own approach to cosmetic acupuncture, combining Mei Zen techniques, facial acupuncture, microneedling, manual therapies, and Eminence Organic Skin Care to support healthy, radiant skin and natural rejuvenation. Her treatments are designed to enhance both appearance and overall well-being, helping patients look and feel their best.

    Sara's extensive training in the Hendrickson Method of Orthopedics informs her work with acute and chronic pain conditions, helping patients recover more efficiently and return to the activities they love. She is also highly trained in Master Tung acupuncture and the Susan Johnson system of cupping, integrating these powerful, time-tested techniques to create effective, individualized treatment plans.

    Deeply connected to the local community, Sara is an active volunteer and fitness instructor who is passionate about helping others thrive. In 2022, she completed the California AIDS/LifeCycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles in support of HIV/AIDS services and advocacy.

    When she's not caring for patients at Good Witch Wellness & Apothecary, you'll find her spending time with her family, dancing, horseback riding, and sharing her joyful spirit with friends and community.

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    “Sara is the best. Dedicated, helpful, funny, kind. I always leave feeling a million times better than when I arrived, and stay that way for a while!”- L. S., Alameda

  • Complimentary 15-minute discovery consult

    Discover how acupuncture can benefit you. Schedule a complimentary 15-minute Discovery Session to learn about our treatments and discover what's right for you & your health journey.

What is Acupuncture? How does it help…?

Basically, acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles into the body with the aim to activate “Qi”, improve circulation, activate homeostasis (our body’s innate system of repair and protection), & encourage healing. Acupuncture can include: needles, cupping, moxibustion, ear seeds, guasha. Your treatment may also include manual manipulation or acupressure.

Acupuncture can help with everything from:

  • pain in your body

  • anxiety, depression, emotional regulation

  • improving fertility outcomes

  • regulating your menstrual cycle

  • acne, chronic skin conditions

  • issues with aging

  • perimenopause & menopause transitions

  • insomnia & sleep disorders

  • metabolic & endocrine disorders (i.e. PCOS, diabetes)

  • prenatal and postnatal issues

  • and so much more!

  • Learn how acupuncture can help you specifically by scheduling a complimentary 15-minute discovery session today!

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