Welcome to Your Healing Place

Integrative Health in San Francisco

The Nook is an integrative medicine practice providing thoughtful, individualized care both in-person in San Francisco and virtually across California

The Nook

A personalized, evidence-based approach to reproductive health and mind-body wellness

Our Offerings

Blending the wisdom of Eastern medicine with modern science to offer a whole-person, integrative approach to your health. We’ll create personalized recommendations that align with your goals & partner with you every step of the way.

Personalized Care Tailored to You

OUR APPROACH

At The Nook, we believe health & wellness should be tailored to each individual. Our goal is to understand the “why” behind your symptoms and explore physical, mental, and social determinants of health to gain a comprehensive understanding of who you are, inside and out. We integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches with evidence-based naturopathic & functional medicine to address your health concerns thoughtfully and with intention.

CORE BELIEFS

Medicine should be thoughtful 

Treatment should be personalized 

Health should be sustainable 

Addressing symptoms at the root

  • Take a proactive approach by optimizing egg and sperm health or understand the factors affecting your fertility. We provide comprehensive fertility evaluations to gain a deeper understanding of your reproductive health and help naturally optimize your fertility potential.

    We offer support for male & female infertility, unexplained infertility, luteal phase defect, recurrent miscarriage, male factor infertility, diminished ovarian reserve, and ovulation disorders.

  • We’ll address your evolving trimester-specific needs and support recovery, energy levels, and mental health during postpartum. While you focus on your little one, our attention will be on you.

    We offer support for morning sickness, heartburn, edema, sciatica, fatigue, gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, breech presentation, anxiety, depression, aches and pains, insufficient lactation, and healing from incisions.

  • Tailored approaches to address hormone fluctuations, mental health, and fatigue while setting you up for optimal health & supporting your longevity.

    We offer support for mood changes, hot flashes, sleep disturbance, brain fog, fatigue, osteoporosis, recurrent UTIs

  • We provide in-depth advanced testing for hormone conditions and will comprehensively evaluate your thyroid, adrenal health, reproductive hormones, and metabolic health.

    We offer support for thyroid disorders, cortisol imbalance, insulin resistance, PMS, PMDD, PCOS, endometriosis, recurrent vaginal infections, menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, and other menstrual disorders.

  • Optimal health begins in the gut. We’ll pinpoint the root cause of your digestive issues and strengthen your gut microbiome to alleviate uncomfortable symptoms and improve your whole-body health. 

    We offer support for IBS, IBD, acid reflux, constipation/diarrhea, chronic bloating and gas, poor digestion, leaky gut

  • Mental & physical health are deeply interconnected and evaluating mental health& emotional wellness is essential to achieve optimal health. We’ll partner with you to help restore your mental well-being.

    We offer support for anxiety, depression, mood changes, brain fog, fatigue, and sleep disturbances.

  • We help you fine-tune your wellness and create a personalized plan to fit your needs. Optimize your circadian rhythm, regulate the nervous system, support a restorative sleep, and boost immune health for a more balanced you.

  • Nourish your skin from within with our gentle, non-invasive treatments designed to enhance your natural radiance. We offer a range of therapies personalized to your needs, including microneedling, cosmetic acupuncture, and red light therapy, to stimulate collagen production, improve skin texture, and promote a healthy glow.

    Take a holistic approach by addressing your internal health—such as hormone balance, nutrient levels, and gut health—in conjunction with topical treatments for results that go beyond the surface.

  • We treat a wide range of pain conditions and address menstrual cramping, headaches, injuries, muscle & joint pain to reduce inflammation, support recovery, and provide long lasting relief.

Dr. Priyanka Borkar is a California board-certified naturopathic doctor, licensed acupuncturist, and integrative medicine provider

MEET YOUR DOCTOR

Dr. Priyanka’s education in conventional, naturopathic, and Traditional Chinese Medicine has helped her develop an approach that integrates the best practices from each discipline emphasizing comprehensive, patient-centered care. She specializes in delivering evidence-based, personalized care for reproductive & hormonal health, gut health, and holistic skin care. Her goal is to meet you where you are and provide options, education, and tools to create sustainable and lasting change.

Ready to schedule a complimentary consultation and partner in your health?