Her extensive training enables her to determine whether a condition is best addressed through acupuncture, functional medicine strategies, or a combination of both. In her acupuncture practice, Dr. Forati may incorporate myofascial trigger point acupuncture (dry needling) for specific orthopedic and pelvic floor conditions. This approach has proven particularly effective for musculoskeletal pain, chronic tension, and strength-related patterns commonly seen in active individuals and those with physically demanding lifestyles.

With years of experience in both hospital and private practice settings, Dr. Forati places strong emphasis on lifestyle as a cornerstone of health. She works collaboratively with patients who want to better understand their health patterns, whether the goal is prevention, optimization, or support alongside an existing diagnosis.

While Chinese Medicine has long focused on identifying the root cause of imbalance, modern tools now allow for deeper insight into physiology and metabolism. Care often includes education around nutrition, movement, stress regulation, and sustainable lifestyle shifts that support long-term well-being.

In addition to private practice, Dr. Forati has extensive hospital experience, including oncology and inpatient care. She has designed and participated in clinical research, including an acupuncture study at Alameda County Medical Center’s Highland Hospital in Oakland, California. She currently provides part-time acupuncture care within a hospital setting, offering integrative support focused on comfort, pain relief, and overall resilience.

Dr. Forati is an Integrative Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner through the Institute for Functional Medicine and has completed advanced training in Integrative Metabolic Oncology. She is deeply committed to continued learning and believes that expanding clinical knowledge is essential to providing the highest level of care.

Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Forati values creativity, intuition, and community as essential components of well-being. She enjoys music, the arts, and meaningful connection, which inform the grounded, human-centered care she brings into her work.