Five Pins Project

When 3 different people that don’t know each other recommend the same Accupunturist it must be a sign. The first time I met Lis she put my mind at ease. She’s extremely knowledgeable and relatable. The space is so warm and cozy that I feel like I’m relaxing at a friends home. When I leave I can’t wait for ny next appointment with Lis. You will not be disappointed with your experience. I promise!

I have had my first few treatments with Lis and she’s great. I already feel like my digestion is stronger, and my hormones are more balanced (yay less PMS!). She’s thoughtful and easy to talk to. I always leave my treatments feeling very relaxed. I highly recommend her!

I am a true believer of acupuncture and the practice has resolved most all of my ailments for almost 2 decades. However, it had been over 7 years since my last acupuncture treatment due to the relocation of my long time practitioner to SoCal, and whom I did not think anyone else could ever replace. Basically, I have suffered without it. Through a mutual friend, Lis Goldschmidt was recommended and she has resolved my recent injury in just 3 sessions. Five Pins is conveniently located not too far from my home and Lis is pleasant, comforting, easy to talk to, and listens accordingly to ensure she is able to help with resolute the issue with her practice. Office is very nice and relaxing too. Thanks Lis!

I was recommended Lis Goldschmidt by a friend, as I’ve been dealing with some endocrine issues over the past few years and was looking for an acupuncturist to help me transition off of some medications. Lis has been absolutely wonderful – she is incredibly intuitive and warm, and her office is conveniently located.
I plan to continue to see her has I work to get off of my western meds, and feel confident she will be able to help me harmonize my body naturally. I highly recommend her for anyone seeking this type of medicine, or looking to integrate a holistic approach to their current western modality/

I am a huge fan of acupuncture in general, and I’ve seen several different practitioners over the last few years (in LA and SF), over different health issues. It’s nice to see how other practitioners do things since everyone is a little different. But in SF, Lis is the one I most like to come back to, even though she is the farthest distance away from me. Although there hasn’t been a practitioner I really disliked (well, maybe just one), there are very few I would rate 5 stars.
Lis has an awesome energy about her and feels real and sincere. I feel the most at ease with her. And I always walk out of her sessions feeling energized, positive and happy. She’s the only one I insisted that my boyfriend (new to acupuncture) try out. He did, and of course he loves her and continues to see her too. I doubt anyone could be disappointed with her treatments.

I started seeing Lis after half my tongue went numb from a botched wisdom tooth extraction. I saw a bunch of allopathic physicians, and they said they could not repair the damage.
After a few months of acupuncture with Lis, I was able to get full feeling back in my tongue. A miracle!
Back in December, I had a freak experience where I was unable to walk. Doctors of all specialties were unable to decipher what was happening. Lis was there with me through the entire journey, helping me figure out my problems and ease my pain. Several months later, I was up on my feet again and completely healthy. Without Lis, it would have taken me much longer to heal.
Also — the Bio Mat is amazing and really adds to the sessions!
I have seen about 5 different acupuncturists in SF, and Lis is by far the best.

Lis is the most caring healthcare provider I’ve ever known. When I felt really hopeless about finding pain relief from Lyme disease, she helped me feel much more optimistic about coping with this disease and recovering. I appreciate how carefully she listens. Her very gentle approach makes a first-​time acupuncture experience truly painless and easy.

Who would think a person could actually feel excited about having needles put in them? But that’s the way I’ve felt about seeing Lis. Her needling is gentle yet effective. I’ve felt safe in sharing any emotional and physical issue, always met with warm and helpful responses. I’m grateful for her compassionate and authentic presence. In addition to her skills in acupuncture and great bedside manner the beauty and aesthetics of her office space create a soothing and welcoming feel.

I highly recommend Lis! She is amazing and is always very helpful and lovable!
It was my first acupuncture when I started seeing her and I felt very comfortable immediately. She is a great listener and my psoriasis is already better and better!
The place is so cute and very comfortable.
I really don’t want to stop seeing her for my acupuncture sessions.

I’m so grateful that I encountered Lis amidst a bout of lumbar pain. I was almost two weeks into my injury, even though I was already feeling stronger, I was starting to have nerve pain and couldn’t sit very well. After one treatment with Lis, I experienced noticeable pain relief and increased mobility that has continued to improve over the last 48 hours since my treatment. In addition to being skilled, Lis is grounded and attentive as a provider.

I had seen Lis in the past at a community acupuncture clinic for other health issues. I was diagnosed with Lyme disease a year ago and have, in addition to seeing a Lyme doc, also wanted to also treat this fun disease with acupuncture. I have been to a few acupuncturists, but no one was familiar with Lyme. I researched acupuncturists in SF who work with people with Lyme, and Lis is the only person who comes up again and again. So, I have begun to see her for Lyme. She is educated about Lyme and experienced in treating people with it. She knows her stuff and is very caring. Lyme is a complicated disease that many practitioners are not well-​versed in. 3 thumbs up.

I started going to Lis as a last resort to treat my pregnancy-​induced wrist tendonitis and knee pain. I was in pain for months and unable to enjoy and care for my newborn. After only 7 treatments I am happy to report that I am no longer in pain!
Lis is a good listener, will make you feel comfortable and relaxed. Her studio is lovely and a pleasure to be in!

Lis started treating me a couple of years ago and she is consistently warm, caring, and the most gentle needler I’ve ever met! She manages to put needles in sensitive spots without even the slightest discomfort. It’s actually really amazing.
Lis treats my whole self (body, mind, spirit) and when we are chatting before or after treatment, she is asking questions about all kinds of things that are related to my overall mental and physical health. She really listens to what I am saying (and also what I’m not) and I always leave my treatments feeling better on every level.
Her office at Space 692 is comfortable and relaxing. It’s easy to get to and there is always a place for me to lock my bike outside. It’s a real retreat from the bustle just outside.

I started seeing Lis weekly back in March after a terrible 6 months of repeatedly getting sick.
I honestly feel like my visits with Lis have changed my life — she has treated and helped in healing my body, soul, spirit, mind, and heart.
Lis is deeply loving and intuitive. She is really thoughtful and caring in her approach.
Her needling technique is really gentle, yet extremely precise and effective.
Her office is centrally located in the mission and Space 692 i really cool. The waiting area is cozy and chic and her office is so calming and lovely.
I find that after each session with Lis I feel both relaxed and enlivened.
Words cannot express my gratitude for her help. Lis is TRULY a healer.

I started seeing Lis after my lower back started acting up. While I couldn’t walk properly or get out of bed in the morning in the days before I saw Lis, most of my pain cleared up immediately after our first session, and after a few sessions I felt better than I have in months.
Lis is a pleasure to be around. I am so comfortable having her as my acupuncturist! She’s willing to explain what she is doing, take lots of questions from me, and offer advice for maintaining my lower back strength.
Thank you Lis!

Yes! Lis is a wonderful practitioner! She is focused and calm and gentle and compassionate. I highly recommend Lis as an acupuncturist. She is wonderful and has done excellent work to help me gain balance.
Also, her office is SO SWEET and aesthetically pleasing. Not to mention that Space 692 is dialed and awesome.
Yay for Lis

I started going to Lis because i’ve been struggling with migraines multiple times a week, neck & shoulder aches, and sinus problems. I was sick of relying on my ex-​best friend, excedrin to get me through the days I was having terrible migraines. So just by luck, I scheduled an appointment with Lis. I could not be any happier! All of my aches and pains have reduces significantly! Not only have my pains reduced, I’ve been so productive and energetic since i’ve been getting my weekly acupuncture! It’s amazing! Also, being a college student, school can get me pretty stressed out and Lis has helped me so much with keeping me more calm and relaxed.
Before every treatment we discuss how i’ve been feeling mentally and physically. She remembers everything I tell her from the previous week, without looking at her chart. She’s a very warm a genuine person and makes you feel very comfortable. Whenever I bring up a problem I have she always responds with, «we can fix that.» Lis is the best! I highly recommend acupuncture with her! It will change your life! :)

I have been seeing Lis for a few months now. I started going for digestive problems, and she has done a great job at stabilizing that situation with a combination of acupuncture and herbal treatments. She has also treated problems I’ve had with insomnia and cold/​flu season upkeep.
I think the most important element of Lis’ technique is her holistic approach. Lis actually takes the time to talk to you before she pokes you, in order to get a handle on not just your health, but your general lifestyle and routine. When we start every follow up appointment, she starts right where we left off, without even opening my chart.
I highly recommend Lis’ services!

I started going to Lis for acupuncture about 2 years ago and can earnestly say she’s changed my life. Words cannot describe how talented, intuitive and present she is with her patients, and the results I get from her treatments directly reflect this. I struggle with chronic pain, difficulty sleeping, and autoimmune issues and regular sessions with Lis show results of lowered pain, higher energy levels, stronger immune system, in addition to an overall feeling of calm within myself. What you get from holistic health experiences is directly linked to what the provider has to offer, their skill and the patient’s openness to healing. Lis gives so much to her patients and it has been amazing to see such dynamic results from my acupuncture appointments with her.
I can’t recommend Lis Goldschmidt enough! DON’T MISS OUT!

I have been receiving acupuncture treatments with Lis for over a year and a half on a regular, weekly basis. I have chronic health issues and have seen many acupuncturists over the years; the care I have received from Lis has been truly outstanding.
Lis is extremely knowledgeable in her field of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. She is very skilled when it comes to putting in needles, has a light touch and is always attentive to my comfort. Most importantly, she is incredibly caring and compassionate, a person I always look forward to seeing when I come in for a treatment. She truly cares about the well-​being of others. I know she sees many patients during her week, and she remembers and follows my progress when i see her. Her dedication to provide the best care and treatments to support and improve my overall health has been invaluable. I don’t know where I’d be today without the expertise and kindness I have received from Lis.
I highly recommend Lis to anyone seeking a skilled and dedicated healer who works tirelessly to improve the health of people in her community.