Our Practitioners
Sara Mizner, L.Ac., D.A.O.M. is a Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine highly specialized in orthopedics. She has advanced training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine, Functional Medicine and clinical nutrition. She provides concierge-level, evidence-informed care.
Recognized as a trusted member of multidisciplinary sports medicine teams, Dr. Mizner has worked alongside physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and strength and conditioning specialists to care for some of the world's most elite athletes. With nearly a decade of experience in acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, she has treated professional, collegiate, and high school athletes across a wide range of sports, helping them recover from injury, and optimize performance.
While her expertise was built with elite athletics, Dr. Mizner brings the same level of individualized attention and collaborative care to every patient. Whether treating acute injuries, chronic orthopedic conditions, post-surgical recovery, or persistent pain, she develops personalized treatment plans designed to restore movement, accelerate healing, and improve overall quality of life.
Her clinical philosophy centers on education, prevention, and precision-based treatment, with the belief that effective medicine supports the mind, body, and spirit. Every treatment is rooted in the belief that exceptional healthcare should not only relieve symptoms but also address the underlying causes of dysfunction, empowering patients to achieve lasting health and resilience.
Education
Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (D.A.O.M.), Academy of Chinese Culture & Health Sciences, 2023
Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Academy of Chinese Culture & Health Sciences, 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Peace & Conflict Studies and Global Poverty, University of California, Berkeley, 2010