Dr. Carl Hangee-Bauer, SOMA Acupuncture and Natural Health Clinic (San Francisco, CA)

1615 20th Street San Francisco, CA

During my training in naturopathic medicine at Bastyr University, I was introduced to the concepts and practice of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. It became clear to me that both systems of health care have had long histories of practice. Studying them gave me insights which I would not have had using only one. Naturopathic medicine's focus on modern applications of traditional health wisdom helped me better understand the ancient traditions of acupuncture. It was then that I decided to study acupuncture in greater depth and create a clinic which would integrate these systems to provide my patients with the best of both worlds. In my practice I adhere to these principles: To first do no harm, To identify and treat causes ...

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Years of Experience
20-24
Naturopathic Type
Nutritional Counseling, Homeopathy, Hydrotherapy, Herbalism, Counseling, Acupuncture
Have Experience Treating
Allergies, Women's Health, Pulled/Strained Muscles, Ankle Sprain/Instability, Sports/Orthopedic Therapy, Work Injury, Pelvic Pain, Cardiovascular Disease, Crohn's Disease , Psoriasis , Infertility, Menstrual Problems, PMS, Menopause, Alcohol, Cigarette, Drug Detoxification , Neck Pain / Back Pain / Lower Back Pain / Upper Back Pain, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Digestive Disorders, Arthritis, Asthma, Insomnia, Anxiety, Depression, Diarrhea, Low Immunity, Frequent Colds

Services Provided & Rates

Service Name

Duration

Rate

Description

Naturopathic Medicine

   

Naturopathic medicine is a licensed primary health care profession which emphasizes the prevention and treatment of disease, maintence of optimal health, and promotion of the individual's inherent self-healing process.

Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture

   

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is comprised of acupuncture, Chinese herbs, massage, exercise and nutritional therapy. The goal of TCM is to guide the body back into balance. It treats the whole person (mind, body, spirit), as well as the person's main health concerns.

Diagnostic Laboratory Testing:

   

Laboratory testing may be necessary in order to identify suspected or hidden causes of health problems. Our clinic works with a number of clinical laboratories to provide a wide range of tests to meet you specific needs and goals. We offer standard lab tests as well as specialty functional medicine tests.

GYN Exams and Paps

   

Our annual GYN exam is a focused visit to review your GYN history and a review of risk factors for heart disease, osteoporosis, breast cancer and menopause (if appropriate). It includes a physical exam, breast exam and pelvic exam, as well as a collection of a sample for a Pap smear if needed.

Therapeutic Injections

   

B12 and other nutrient injections; homeopathic injections for pain and immune support.

Nutrient IV Therapy

   

Nutrient IVs help support optimal health by delivering vitamins and minerals directly to our cells where they can have the most benefit.

AcuQuit Smoking Cessation

   

A specific program using individualized acupuncture therapy to help you meed your goal to stop smoking.

Breast Thermography

   

Digital breast thermography, or Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI), is a noninvasive screening procedure that detects and records infrared heat emissions from the breast. The visual image, or thermogram, maps variations in skin temperature that may indicate underlying vascular, muscular and neural disease. DITI is especially useful for detecting early lesions before they otherwise become clinically evident.

Professional Affiliations

Affiliation

American Association of Naturopathic Physicians

California Naturopathic Doctors Association (formerly, California Association of Naturopathic Physicians)

California State Oriental Medicine Association

American Association of Oriental Medicine

State of California Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine Advisory Council

Education

School Name

Location

Dates Attended

Degree

Major

Minor

Greek

Activities and Societies

Bastyr University

Seattle, WA

 

Doctoral

Naturopathic Medicine

     

San Francisco College of Acupuncture

San Francisco, CA

           

Residency

Specialty

Medical Group/Hospital

Dates Attended

Location

Notes

Resident Physician

Bastyr University

 

Seattle, WA

 

Certification/Licensure

Name

Description

Date

California Naturopathic License ND 2

   

California Acupuncture License AC 3595

   

California Acupuncturist Qualified Medical Examiner (QME)

   
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