Sonya Schwartz LAc, MS
Founder of Golden Folk Wellness, Primary Care Physician, Acupuncturist, and Herbalist
As a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sonya's primary goal is to provide people with the tools to live a healthy, active, and vibrant life. She is deeply invested in the success of her patients and approaches their issues with great care, consideration and empathy. She combines the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with a deep understanding of Western Biomedicine approaches, resulting in a truly modern approach to care. Through a highly individualized, thorough examination and diagnosis, she creates customized and tailored treatment plans with realistic goals for her patients. Sonya and her patients work together to improve health and create balance.
In addition to a strong general practice, she specializes in the treatment of what has been called 'Urban Ailments' - stress, emotional disorders, sleep irregularity, allergies, digestive troubles, chronic fatigue, addiction, detox, women's health, and overall health & wellness balancing. Sonya's clinical experience includes a variety of diverse settings such as the Haight Ashbury Free Clinic, Jewish Home for the Aged, ACTCM Community Clinic and the Auricular Acupuncture Clinic in San Francisco.
Sonya is the owner of Golden Folk Wellness in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, a unique community space dedicated to the growth of one's optimal well being. She is a California Board Certified acupuncturist and herbalist, licensed to practice as a primary care provider. She received her Bachelor of Arts from UCLA in Anthropology and World Arts & Cultures, and went on to receive her graduate degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco.
Sonya’s specializations include:
✴︎ Stress Reduction
✴︎ Pain Management
✴︎ Depression + Anxiety
✴︎ Insomnia + Irregular Sleep
✴︎ Fatigue
✴︎ Digestive Issues
✴︎ Women’s Health
✴︎ Fertility Support
✴︎ Prenatal and Postpartum Care
Sonya typically sees patients on Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays. For her full availability information or for help with a scheduling conflict, please email Sonya directly: sonya@goldenfolkla.com
“Golden Folk is really a truly a hidden oasis filled with amazing vibes and even more amazing practitioners. Sonya, the acupuncturist and founder of Golden Folk is so good at what she does — spending time with every single patient and practitioner, making sure their experience is more than well spent. I can't even stress the effect Golden Folk and Sonya have had on my life personally, and I know I can say the same of so many others who are lucky enough to walk through those doors.”
— Natalie B.
