Dr. Sato is a physician acupuncturist.
About Dr. Sato
Dr. Mariko Sato is a board certified pediatric hematology-oncology physician at the Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) with a deep interest in an integrative approach to medicine using acupuncture to treat children and adults. She often faces patients with complicated symptoms that cannot be fully addressed with medication or conventional Western approaches alone.
After training in acupuncture, Dr. Sato developed a passion for integrating Eastern and Western medicine to better address the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of her patients. She is dedicated to supporting individuals with chronic or serious medical conditions, as well as caregivers who carry significant emotional and physical burdens. Dr. Sato has a particular interest in palliative care and is committed to helping patients and their families find comfort, balance, and support during some of the most challenging times of their lives.
Conditions Treated
Dr. Sato treats a wide range of physical and mental health conditions, using an integrative approach to support the body, mind, and overall well-being.
Pain
Headaches & Migraines
Cancer treatment Support
Nausea & Vomiting
Fatigue
acute trauma
Anxiety
Sleep problem
What Our Clients Says
Real Words from Happy Clients
I would highly recommend trying acupuncture with Dr. Sato
I really used to struggle with nausea after I had my brain tumor removed. I would wake up every morning feeling horrible. We tried many things to fix it, including medicine. They helped for a while, but it came back. Then we heard about the opportunity to try acupuncture. Acupuncture worked amazingly. It was the only thing that really helped my nausea. It is so relaxing, and it helps with nausea, anxiety and headaches! I would highly recommend trying acupuncture with Dr. Sato if you have also experienced any of these things.
Maddy K. 11 years old
Dr. Sato is friendly, professional, and caring.
I feel incredibly safe in Dr. Sato’s care. It’s rare to find someone who is both an MD (Pediatric Oncologist ) and an expert in acupuncture. She is also warm and kind, and she answers all kinds of questions about your body. Her ability to bridge the gap between Western and Eastern medicine is a game-changer. She treated my acute ankle pain in a single session, and after two weeks of consistent visits, my chronic neck pain was completely gone. You can choose to go once for acute pain, but I highly recommend giving it a few sessions to see the full effect. I can't recommend her enough!
Allison, M 45 years old
Wonderful experience with Dr. Sato
I had a wonderful experience at Kakehashi Acupuncture Medicine with Dr. Mariko Sato. She has helped me tremendously with improving my sleep, reducing headaches, and managing stress. Her care is thoughtful, attentive, and truly personalized, and I always feel relaxed during each session. I genuinely look forward to my appointments and leave feeling better every time. I highly recommend Dr. Sato and Kakehashi Acupuncture Medicine to anyone seeking effective and compassionate care.
Jody, P
Palliative Care Support
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