We're here to help improve your well-being, because you want to thrive, right?! At our first consult, we will determine if we can help you, and the type of treatment that will be best for your needs. This may include Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, gua sha, cupping, micro-needling, or a combination of all of these.
What To Expect
Our first consultation is designed to get to know you. We ask very detailed questions about your daily routines, including your diet, digestion, elimination, sleep patterns, exercise/movement practices, medications and supplements, and how you manage stress and pain. We feel your pulses and look at your tongue, then recommend a treatment plan designed for you. As you proceed through your phases of care, we address your concerns, track your progress, and provide a continuum of care. Our initial consult is just 30 minutes, and acupuncture visits are 50-60 minutes.
What Makes Rose Gold Health Different?
We love being a meaningful part of your health and wellness journey. We treat patterns that manifest as symptoms. Our treatment plans incorporate comprehensive care that address your specific needs.
Kim Silsby is a California licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. She completed her Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Five Branches in Santa Cruz. She has focused the majority of her career addressing women's and men's health in various settings: fertility centers, women's integrative cancer centers, home births, hospital labor and delivery, and her private practice.
Herbal Medicine
Kim is a trained herbalist and has an apothecary with customized granular Chinese herbs. Herbal consults and treatment plans are available for patients who don't want acupuncture.
Availability and Scheduling
Kim is available Monday through Thursday and appointments are required. If you are ready to schedule with us, please call our office for an appointment. Once you are an established patient, online scheduling is available for your convenience.
Kim specializes in:
orthopedic acupuncture
problematic menstrual cycles
ovarian cysts
pelvic inflammatory conditions
integrative fertility
pregnancy
neck and shoulder pain & injuries
digestive problems
carpal tunnel
elbow and forearm injuries
sciatica
back pain
neuropathy
joint pain, arthritis
depression, anxiety, and PTSD
gout
auto-immune illness
integrative cancer care
fibromyalgia
round ligament pain
labor
perinatal support
hormonal shifts including postpartum, perimenopause, postmenopause
fibroids and endometriosis
post-surgical and scar treatment
facial paralysis
vascular problems
skin care
acute and chronic urinary and bladder concerns
What Is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine testing is another tool to assess a person's physiological strengths & weaknesses and guide treatment. We run several tests to see where a person needs support the most. Testing can be done with a visit to a lab for a blood draw, or with home test kits. These kits are easy to use and backed by credible scientific studies. We test hormones, adrenals, the entire GI system, neurotransmitters, the brain, and toxins. We use DUTCH Complete hormone testing, the GIMAP comprehensive GI test, and the ORGANIX nutrition test. Typically, a functional medicine initial consult is 30 minutes, and follow ups are 15 minutes.