San Francisco has always attracted people who think differently about health. Long before "wellness" became a buzzword, this city was home to integrative clinics, holistic practitioners, and curious individuals willing to try approaches that the mainstream hadn't caught up to yet. Today, two therapies in particular are drawing serious attention across the city's wellness community cupping...

By Victoria_Hayes Updated April 2026  Cosmetic acupuncture has gone fully mainstream in San Francisco. Equinox members are asking about it. Dermatology clinics in the Marina and the Mission are now offering it alongside microneedling and PRP. Patients who would have booked Botox five years ago are looking for something that fits a more measured approach to aging. ...