LGBTQ Health

It is a joy for me to support queer and trans folks becoming more comfortable in their bodies and spirits. Members of the LGBTQ community often experience health disparities due to lack of culturally sensitive and informed care.  Community members may have a history of trauma, inside or outside of the medical system.  I care for my patients as individuals, yet remain informed about ways they may be marginalized due to their identities.  I stay informed about best practices in LGBTQ care, as well as assuring I have consent during the treatment and remaining humble when faced with new patient presentations. I have particular interest and expertise in helping LGBTQ folks navigate the conception process, including at home insemination, IUI, and IVF.

Support that Sage Staggs provides to the LGBTQ community:

  • Culturally sensitive care for queer and trans folks

  • Experience supporting LGBTQ folks trying to conceive

  • Comfortable working with folks using HRT

  • Support before and after gender affirming surgery

“Sage is a fantastic acupuncturist. She is gentle, patient (I don’t like needles) and very personable. Most importantly Sage works with you to obtain your goals without pushing her own agenda or opinions, unless you ask of course. I had a medical procedure last summer and Sage was incredibly supportive of my decisions, working diligently with me throughout the entire process (pre and post surgery). She’s casted a wide net in the Bay Area and is connected to a fecundity of resources inside her field of practice and out. I trust her with my health and I can’t recommend her enough.”
— Sam P.
“As a healing practitioner myself I was so impressed with Sage’s compassionate care, warmth of presence, and kindness in our acupuncture session. Her grounding touch and gentle approach created a safe container for me to relax and feel comfortable. She was very thorough in her intake and informative in how I could better improve my allergies. I would highly recommend this practitioner and it is an honor to get to work with highly skilled practitioners like Sage where you can really trust to let go.”
— Reed K.