Welcome

Quan Yin is the Chinese goddess of healing and compassion. Her image is associated with loving kindness. Based on this model, the Quan Yin Healing Arts Center (QYHAC) offers a wide range of affordable alternative healthcare services to the Bay Area.

Celebrating Carla Wilson

Carla dedicated a decade and a half of guidance, service, and compassion as our Executive Director. We celebrate her move on to a job in education at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her spirit will be missed and we warmly wish her the best!

Quan Yin Health Quest Drop-in Acupuncture In Partnership with SPARC

• Tuesdays 12:30-3:00pm and Wednesdays 2:45-5:15
• Suggested donation $10-$15, Special SPARC member fee scale
• No appointment needed

To benefit the health of Bay Area community members and ensure access to affordable acupuncture treatment, Quan Yin Healing Arts Center (QYHAC) in partnership with SPARC has launched Quan Yin Health Quest. The Health Quest program provides low-cost, drop-in acupuncture for people who’s health benefits will not cover acupuncture and who live on a limited income. This clinic is ideal for people who live with chronic illnesses including Hepatitis, cancer, and HIV/AIDS.

At Health Quest, you have access to the benefits of acupuncture as a primary and vital part of your healthcare. With Health Quest, you will experience enhanced quality of life, reduction of stress and anxiety, relief from pain and suffering and the opportunity to establish trusting relationships that are the cornerstone of being empowered and making self-determined decisions about healthcare needs and treatment. Patients remain fully clothed during seated treatment in a comfortable, relaxing, environment.

Health Quest acupuncture is available Tuesdays 12:30-3:00pm and Wednesdays 2:45-5:15 on the 4th floor of 965 Mission Street.

Coming Soon: Online Scheduling!

This Autumn, visit our site to schedule your appointment!

New Qigong Class

New Qigong Class on Tuesday at 6-7pm. Your first two classes are Free!

Qigong promotes the flow of qi, the vital life energy. We will do both self-massage and moving practice. Qigong helps to reduce stress and balance your body and mind. This class focuses on simple movements that help you to increase flexibility, experience health benefits, and stay centered in your body.

Laura Bresler has taught at Quan Yin for 6 years, She was certified to teach by Qigong Master Larry Wong, and continues to study with him. She brings her experience as a mediator, recognizing conflict and seeking harmony, to her teaching. She enjoys sharing her pleasure in the practice.

Class fee is $12/session, $40/four sessions.

Hepatitis C Support Group

2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, 6:15-7:45

Treatment support

• Discussion on managing treatment side effects
• Deciding on a treatment approach
• Sharing successes and challenges

Supportive care awareness

• Discussion on implementing Eastern medicine
• Exploration of Mindfulness practice and ways to be balanced and emotionally focused
• Better ways to navigate the medical system

Optimum treatment response

• Tips for diet, rest and exercise
• A safe place to voice frustration or anxiety
• How to stay focused on the goals of therapy

We look forward to seeing you!