Sage Staggs, Lac.
Like the dance between the moon and the tides, humans experience and respond to the ebb and flow of the energy in our environment . As a practitioner of Chinese medicine, I support your harmonious relationship with the elements so that you can experience more ease and freedom in your body and spirit.
Born and raised on the west coast, I was introduced to holistic healing at a young age and I have always strived for meaningful and impactful ways to serve my community. For years I studied yoga, nutrition, western herbalism, meditation, and massage. After immersion in these holistic practices, I ultimately chose to deepen my studies in Chinese medicine, having found its philosophy and practices the most effective for addressing a broad array of health concerns. In 2014, I completed a masters degree in Chinese medicine at ACTCM in San Francisco and became a California licensed acupuncturist. I continue to deepen my understanding of healing through taking postgraduate courses in classical Chinese herbal medicine focused on fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum.
Healing is not a linear process, and there is no one-size-fits-all template. Chinese medicine theory helps me to assess and treat individuals based on their own personal constellation of signs and symptoms, not according to rote protocols. I offer body-positive, trauma-aware care, and I have experience working with reproductive health for folks anywhere on the gender spectrum. I take time to listen to your needs and devise a personalized treatment plan that will address your concerns in a way that’s achievable. I am always learning and humbled to be a witness to my patients’ transformation.
I have a private practice Monday- Thursday in downtown Sebastopol at 450 Pitt Ave.
Outside of work, I love to spend time in nature, especially at the ocean. I help my wife tend to our veggie patch and I am a prolific and creative cook. I love animals, especially our orange tuxedo tabby cat Oliver.
“I came in to see Sage because of her expertise in Women’s Health. I had recently gotten a diagnosis of cervical dysplasia and I knew that Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture could support my body in healing from it. Sage was so helpful in coming up with a treatment plan for me that included acupuncture and herbs. She has a very grounded and compassionate presence which she always brought to our treatments. I’m so happy that I pursued treatment with Sage and an alternative, holistic approach. I got great news at my last appointment with my OBGYN that my cervical dysplasia regressed and that my body had completely cleared HPV (which causes cervical dysplasia)! Highly recommend!”