Holy smokes! Lis is AMAZING! She has excellent needle skillz, a huge heart, and a natural healing energy. I had a powerful session with her that finally provided some relief from some stupid weird eyeball thing that I was about to have to submit to some crazy Clockwork Orange-like western medical treatment for! Lis just might have saved me from the freaky PTSD-inducing allopathic alternative!!! THANK YOU LIS!!!! read more

Lis is amazing! She is so incredibly knowledgeable - especially when it comes to Lyme disease. I couldn't be in better hands. I always look forward to my sessions. She has a biomat that does wonderful things for health - I'm sure people would pay just to lay on it! In this case you get acupuncture and biomat in one - it's perfection! read more

Lis started treating me a couple of years ago and she is consistently warm, caring, and the most gentle needler I've ever met! She manages to put needles in sensitive spots without even the slightest discomfort. It's actually really amazing. Lis treats my whole self (body, mind, spirit) and when we are chatting before or after treatment, she is asking questions about all kinds of things that are related to my overall mental and physical health. She really listens to what I am saying (and also what I'm not) and I always leave my treatments feeling better on every level. Her office at Space 692 is comfortable and relaxing. It's easy to get to and there is always a place for me to lock my bike outside. It's a real retreat from the bustle just outside. read more

When three different people recommend the same Acupuncturist it must be a sign. The first time I met Lis she put my mind at ease. She's extremely knowledgeable and relatable. The space is so warm and cozy it feels like I'm relaxing at a close friends home. When I leave I can't wait for my next appointment with Lis. You will not be disappointed with your experience, I promise! read more

I have had terrible allergies for my whole life. I first went to Lis to treat itchy watery eyes that have bothered me for months. In one treatment at Advanced Allergy solutions, they were gone. I now see her for regular treatments and we are chipping away at my allergies. My quality of life has improved greatly, my allergies are virtually gone, and I highly recommend seeing Lis Goldschmidt. read more

She is rad. She really does an amazing job cleaning out the house when it seems to be dirty/irregular (if ya know what I mean). I guess it has been about a year and half since I began to see her- now she has become mine and my boyfriends go-to. Love her. read more

Lis is a spectacular acupuncturist. The care I receive from her is unparalleled in the cannon on acupuncture I've experienced. The care starts when you walk in the door to a cute, calm, simple, hip, and alltogether unpretentious space. This feeling of cool trustworthiness continues through intake and treatment, all the way out the door. Her bedside manner is splendid. The care itself is also very powerful. I have received a lot of acupuncture from community settings and going to Lis for private work is worth every penny--what she does works, plain and simple. Are you wondering if you should see Lis? You should. She will treat you with respect no matter your condition and you might even have a little fun and learn something in the process. I highly recommend Lis Goldschmidt. read more

Lis is an incredibly gifted healer who is patient, kind, understanding and most important of all, non-judgmental. From the first moment we met I felt I could trust her with my health, and as the months and years have passed she has only proven this to be the rule. I used to get (note, used to) headaches all the time and had a lot of digestive difficulties. Her dedication to chinese medicine and holistic healing is inspired and her treatments will leave you feeling healthy and peaceful. What are you waiting for? Make an appointment with her before the secret is out and she's too booked up! read more

Lis is such an incredible acupuncturist. I really can't say enough good things about her practicing style. She truly is a natural healer, and has the innate ability to put anyone at ease. I saw Lis at least once a week, and I can honestly say I've never come across another health practitioner who I trust so completely or who has done more to positively impact my health. After each of our sessions, I would walk after feeling calmed, restored and empowered, and that Lis had not only helped heal me but also taught me and given me tools to continue to my healing outside of the office. She is holistic in all senses of the word: she really sees who you are and can adapt to suit you as an individual. Lis is fantastic, and I miss being her patient now that I am no longer living in SF. You won't regret visiting Lis! read more

I've been seeing Lis for acupuncture and/or cupping for almost 2 years. She is an amazing practitioner and has helped me through some difficult health issues over the last two years. She is a great listener and is able to take the issues brought up in the pre-treatment consult and address them in her acupuncture. Lis's technique with the needles is flawless - it is really good for someone who is uncomfortable with needles because she is very gentle and makes sure nothing is painful while still using the points that can help you the most! Lis has helped with so many things - hypothyroidism, PMS issues, migraines, anxiety, back pain, and so much more! I haven't found a problem yet that she has not been able to help address through Chinese Medicine. I love her new space at Space 692 - Lis even sends out a quarterly newsletter to her patients with advice for staying healthy in whatever season is coming up and great information about Chinese medicine in general. I love being a patient of Lis's because I feel cared for whenever I come to her for a treatment. Lis has also been great at working with my financial issues and making sure I can still come in by helping create a payment plan that works for both of us. read more

I absolutely love Lis. I have been seeing her for a variety of things for over a year now. She has helped me with everything from hormones, migranes, nightmares, and anxiety, to grief and stress! She always has great advice and her technique is painless. (I think she is so awesome that now my best friend and boyfriend are seeing her as well!) She helps heal your whole body and soul, and has changed my life. read more

I'm so grateful that I encountered Lis amidst a bout of lumbar pain. I was almost two weeks into my injury, even though I was already feeling stronger, I was starting to have nerve pain and couldn't sit very well. After one treatment with Lis, I experienced noticeable pain relief and increased mobility that has continued to improve over the last 48 hours since my treatment. In addition to being skilled, Lis is grounded and attentive as a provider. read more

I started seeing Lis after half my tongue went numb from a botched wisdom tooth extraction. I saw a bunch of allopathic physicians, and they said they could not repair the damage. After a few months of acupuncture with Lis, I was able to get full feeling back in my tongue. A miracle! Back in December, I had a freak experience where I was unable to walk. Doctors of all specialties were unable to decipher what was happening. Lis was there with me through the entire journey, helping me figure out my problems and ease my pain. Several months later, I was up on my feet again and completely healthy. Without Lis, it would have taken me much longer to heal. Also - the Bio Mat is amazing and really adds to the sessions! I have seen about 5 different acupuncturists in SF, and Lis is by far the best. read more

Lis is the most caring healthcare provider I've ever known. When I felt really hopeless about finding pain relief from Lyme disease, she helped me feel much more optimistic about coping with this disease and recovering. I appreciate how carefully she listens. Her very gentle approach makes a first-time acupuncture experience truly painless and easy. read more

Lis treated me for three months last summer (2012) while I was suffering with some fairly beastly plantar fasciitis, that had been making it very difficult to walk long distances or stand in front of my classroom for the prior two months, and which was not responding to ANY treatment. After going to Lis for acupuncture treatments twice a week for just under 12 weeks, my heel felt completely fine, and I was able to start running again, and walk long distances without any pain. Furthermore, in the year since I stopped going to her for treatments, the plantar fasciitis has not returned (it tends to be a chronic issue for a lot of people). Lis was the first acupuncture practitioner I saw on a longer-term basis, and from the first appointment to the last, it was an excellent experience and I would highly recommend Lis to anyone seeking an acupuncturist. Lis is a careful listener, and really takes her patients seriously as individuals. She takes time to gain a holistic sense of what's going on in your life when you come to see her; she talks to you about your emotional life, your personal background, and your physical experience when you come in, not just the reason for seeking acupuncture treatment. Lis' holistic approach not only helped me identify some of the more subtle causes for my foot pain, but she also helped me think differently about how my experience of my body reflects other things going on in my life. I also want to note that previous health care practitioners had responded to my plantar fasciitis pain by thoughtlessly telling me, without asking me about myself or how the injury happened (running injury), to lose weight. I've had so many doctors aim their fatphobic ideas about my body and my health at me, that at this point, I'm extremely careful about which practitioners I'm willing to see, and wary about health care in general. It was such a relief to arrive in Lis' office and feel completely at ease with her fat politics and body politics. Over the course of the time that I saw Lis, she never once suggested weight loss as some sort of catch-all answer to my individual foot pain. As a gender nonconforming person and someone who identifies as on the fat spectrum, I just really appreciated this. Lis is just a truly incredible practitioner. If you're new to acupuncture, or have done a ton of it and are looking for someone good for private treatments, make an appointment with Lis! read more

I am a true believer of acupuncture and the practice has resolved most all of my ailments for almost 2 decades. However, it had been over 7 years since my last acupuncture treatment due to the relocation of my long time practitioner to SoCal, and whom I did not think anyone else could ever replace. Basically, I have suffered without it. Through a mutual friend, Lis Goldschmidt was recommended and she has resolved my recent injury in just 3 sessions. Five Pins is conveniently located not too far from my home and Lis is pleasant, comforting, easy to talk to, and listens accordingly to ensure she is able to help with resolute the issue with her practice. Office is very nice and relaxing too. Thanks Lis! read more

I have been seeing Lis for acupuncture for a few months now and I highly recommend her to anyone. Lis is extremely knowledgeable, sweet, and attentive. I am incredibly scared of needles - even after several years with other acupuncturists. But, Lis's touch is very gentle, and she is very communicative. In addition to a sweet, nurturing, relaxing environment, Lis also provides intuitive readings with me at the end of our sessions. I have been astounded by the dynamics in my life that she is able to pick up on. It's quite incredible the way she brings her intuitive sense into her acupuncture work. A truly unique and special experience! Go see Lis today! read more

Lis is an amazing person and acupuncturist. She's very empathetic, and is mindful of her patients and how they are feeling before and after treatment -even during if you're awake!- which is something that sets her apart from all the others in the city. I strongly recommend that anyone (and everyone) that is a newbie or an old-bie to the world of Chinese medicine/healing seek treatments with her. She's definitely one of the best :) read more

Lis is a charismatic, genuine person and it really comes across through her very gentle approach to acupuncture. Having only been a couple of times so far I am confident that I will eventually be pain free. It is also nice to work with an acupuncturist that is very conscious of punctuality and the location can't be beat. My appointments always run like clock-work. Thanks Lis! read more

Lis has a great deal of experience with many of different health problems. I feel like she listens well and always has a thoughtful answer when I have questions. Every treatment I have had has left me feeling so much better. read more