Renée Hahn Acupuncture and Craniosacral Therapy

My favorite doctor of all, Renée is extremely skilled and talented and I have been so happy with all the healing techniques I have received from her acupuncture, herbalism, craniosacral and more. Her work is so customized and effective. It is also always a breath of fresh air when I see her.

HEALED FROM BELL’S PALSY IN 1 MONTH
I was apprised of Renée when I developed Bell’s Palsy back in 2012. For those unfamiliar with this condition, it’s a neurological illness that affects one side of the brain/​face, resulting in reduced or total paralysis to one side of the face. I had no previous knowledge of Bell’s Palsy and it was certainly alarming since I had never experienced anything like this before. I was really concerned that I might be permanently disabled. Although, Bell’s Palsy is typically an acute condition that can clear up on its own, it can also leave permanent neurological damage, especially if left untreated.
At first I went to a chiropractic neurologist who first confirmed that this was my ailment. Although his treatments may have worked in the long run, they were much more expensive than what I could possibly afford.
After that, I was in touch with a chiropractor in Berkeley, who told me that acupuncture was a way to cure Bell’s Palsy (as opposed to drugs, which don’t actually work) and recommended me to Renée, who had heard many extremely good things about her. Although I lived in Oakland and Renée was in San Francisco, I really trusted this recommendation and thought it was worth it to commute to her and get the best of the best treatment for this illness with potentially irreversible effects, rather than to go to someone closer in Oaktown.
I had never had acupuncture before and had never been keen on the idea of a bunch of needles in me, but Renée made it easy to feel comfortable with treatments right away. Not only is she extremely thorough in her assessment of your health needs/​concerns, she is incredibly intuitive and deft in her administration of her, not only acupuncture treatments, but cranio-​sacral as well! What an awesome combo, neither of which I had ever experienced before!
When first going in to see Renée, I couldn’t move the left side of my face at all: I couldn’t manipulate that side of my mouth, making it difficult to eat or drink normally, let alone smile; and I couldn’t even blink or see properly from my left eye. In addition, my impaired nerves also left me feeling a bit less energetic. However, after my first treatment, I felt not only more energized, but I could perceptibly move my face more and I could blink and see more normally. We continued treatments about 2 – 3 times per week while working on the Bell’s, and after about a month, I was 100% rehabilitated.
After the Bell’s was cured, we continued to work on other health issues, such as female cycle, digestion, hemorrhoids, that required attention, and each of which greatly improved under her care. There was also much emotional/​relationship stress/​grief during this time in my life, and she did me much good in not only treating me to balance my emotions, but in just listening for a few minutes at the start of sessions as well.
I cannot thank Renée enough for helping me heal in so many ways! There are still some more chronic health issues I am working on healing, but sadly I can no longer benefit from her care as I no longer live in the Bay Area. But, if you do, I cannot recommend her highly enough and hope you go to her!
This review is SUCH a long time coming, but better late than never, eh?! Thank you so much for everything you did for me, Renée!

I’ve been going to Renee regularly for a couple years for both acupuncture and craniosacral therapy after undergoing multiple serious ankle surgeries. Although my physical therapy after surgery was over, I was in constant pain and had difficulty walking. Working with Renee I’ve been extremely happy with the progress I have made in both pain reduction, relaxation and mobility. I think Renee’s work has played a very large part in my ability to walk around as freely as I do today. Renee has been very accommodating (even moving her therapy area once so that I could access it more easily) and tremendously effective when I come in with ankle pain flare-​ups or pain related to my desk/​computer job. In general, when I have any pain issues, I seek out Renee for relief.

It’s unusual to find a practitioner who combines Chinese medicine and craniosacral skills. I found Renee on Unilocal after craniosacral work was recommended by another acupuncturist who used it to help heal her bike accident injuries. Even though I had been under treatment for some time, getting acupuncture, medical massage, chiropractic treatment, and taking Chinese herbs, it was not entirely reaching the finer points of the head, which needed a more subtle treatment for my seemingly mysterious middle ear-​Eustachian tube congestion, manifesting in itching and even Meniere’s Syndrome (inner ear swelling and dizziness symptoms). She correctly zeroed in on the connection between all the dental work I’ve gotten over the years and the stress in my head and jaw, as well as the possibility of a candida yeast infection deep inside my ear.
Renee is committed and thorough in working with me, using the eastern approach, which I trust, with the infusion of more modern techniques and knowledge you don’t find in more traditional settings. I have experienced some very profound healing from the sequence of acupuncture first, which opened and expanded me with her fine needling, to craniosacral immediately following, which made subtle changes to the head that fixed my clicking jaw, drained mucous, and reduced cranial stress. She also worked with helping the lymph system to flow, as well as the energy through the spine to the sacrum. I especially appreciate her keen listening skills at the beginning of each session, as well as her ability to «listen» to my body. I’m looking forward to trying ear candling as well.
Renee has been a wise choice for me for both physical and subtle energy healing work.

Renée’s healing skills have changed my life. I first started acupuncture and craniosacral therapy with Renée in late 2008 to treat my chronic headaches (headaches that had been part of my daily life for years and treated ineffectively with pain killers, muscle relaxants and migraine medications). After several treatments and gradually swapping out the pharmaceuticals with herbs, I was a little surprised that I was starting to feel better. I wasn’t sure that Chinese medicine could help me — especially after so many years of frustrating visits with doctors who didn’t know why I was having the headaches and just treated my symptoms with strong drugs.
The headaches didn’t go away all at once, nor was it an easy process — I had to change some of my daily habits to help the treatments be more effective. Participating in my own care was a big shift from assuming that drugs alone could help me (they couldn’t). Thanks to Renée, I have been nearly headache-​free for about 10 months. My life used to be about enduring pain and trying to deal and be happy anyway. Now, I have a ton of energy, less anxiety and I actually feel like a healthy person. This is a Big Deal!
Renée also treated me for Bells Palsy last October. After one week of acupuncture treatments, my facial paralysis began to unfreeze and after two weeks I could blink again. Three weeks after my first symptoms, my face was back to normal. I know that Renée’s care made a huge difference in my recovery time.
Renée genuinely cares about your well-​being. The integration of acupuncture, craniosacral therapy and herbs is very powerful and I have experienced excellent results. I highly recommend Renée!

Renee is a gentle, thorough and attentive Acupuncturist. She displays a deep level of integrity and expertise in all facets of her Healing work. As an acupuncturist, Renee puts her patient at complete ease and is able to check in with you while you are receiving acupuncture, without making you feel hovered over. She is a source of comfort and support as well as extensive and loving knowledge of her craft, during all steps of your healing process. In Renee’s eyes, the ultimate healing and empowerment of the patient or person in need is tantamount over any other priority. Though Renee makes her livelihood off of her work, rather than pressuring you to use her services above others, she gives you a truly objective view of your options. She cares more about the health and well-​being of the patient or person in need than about gaining your business. Just to make sure you get quality care that works for you, she is even forthcoming about other local services that she recommends. I highly recommend Renee as an honest and non-​pressuring alternative to Western healing methods, as well as an incredibly skilled and compassionate choice among the many specialists of her kind.

My partner and I have been seeing Renee for the last few years. We came to her with a pile of complaints revolving around menopause. We’d tried every other possible modality with little or no success, and so when she was recommended by a friend, we went in with a what-​have-​we-​got-​to-​lose attitude, but not much hope. What a surprise when we both immediately began to see results. We’ve been relieved of some of our worst menopausal/​hormonal symptoms and finally feel like we’re in great hands during these tough years. Renee’s combination of cranial sacral therapy and acupuncture is unique, and her personalized approach is confidence-​instilling. She brings a grounded, no-​nonsense attitude to each session, but also a sweet, healing energy. The perfect balance. And yes, we can speak to her great sense of humor, too, which always helps when your hormones are raging.

Ive visited Renee several times on my trips to the Bay area. I have found her so thorough and tuned into my needs and overall health.
I was a long time skeptic of acupuncture and Cranio-​sacral therapy was really a hard concept to swallow. That is until I experienced it at Renee’s hands. I’m completely hooked! Her energy is so focused and healing– it truly is an amazing gift she has. All of this and she can prescribe and dispense herbal medication and formulas to help out with all kinds of things.
Go see Renee! Take all your pressure points– she’ll make good use of them! Take your skull too!(On second thought these things should travel with you automatically). just go– your chakras will thank you!

Renee is an amazing practitioner. Through her skill and talent, Renee has managed to treat conditions that no other health care provider has been able to help me with for the long term. Because of her help I’ve been able to return to activities that were cut out of my life due to allergy related asthma. She is kind, direct, compassionate and approachable. She is professional without being cold. I’d recommend her to any loved one and have.

Renee was recommended by a friend, but until I was injured in a motorcycle wreck I wasn’t sure about trying acupuncture or craniosacral therapy. Renee’s healing skill reduced the pain, allowing me to get off the painkillers I’d been on (and their side effects). My recovery was complete, thanks to her combination of acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, and herbs. Her calm, compassionate, and grounded manner is a real plus, as well.

Renee came recommended highly by my yoga instructor. Samantha saw first hand the drain managing IBS takes on my body over time, then when onset of menopause worsened things, she cajoled me into trying a new kind of healing, actually quite an ancient one. Renee’s gentle approach and quiet wisdom helped with the newbie apprehension, and after two months of weekly sessions, the nausea has lessened, the intensity of the imbalances has lessened, and I at last see progress on this once intractable condition. I am pleased to recommend her services, especially you doubters out there.

amazing! Renee is a very gifted healer in my opinion. Acupuncture and cranio sacral are both amazing. the cranio work has been a revelation– having impressive results on depression issues– i felt my base level mood actually lifted to a more solid, higher level. She has been invaluable for my jaw neck, tmj issues– both with needles and cranio and with all kinds of other issues– prevention of headaches, and other stress related symptoms. Talented and educated herbalist too!

As someone who started out not completely sure about whether acupuncture could help me, I have been pleasantly surprised at how good I feel after treatments with Renee. I am especially appreciative of her patient, compassionate and nonjudgemental style as well as how knowledgable, insightful and persistant she is getting to the bottom of my concerns. Also her suggestions have helped not only me but my partner and my mother — what more could I ask for? Plus she has a great sense of humor. I highly recommend Renee Hahn.

As a bodyworker I am very picky about the work I receive.
In just my first session with Renee I felt well taken care of.
Her combination of Acupuncture and CranioSacral did wonders for the stress and anxiety issues I came in with, as well as my lifetime chronic asthma. When I need to refer my clients to acupuncture, she is definitely my first choice.