SHEILA IS AWESOME !!!! I continue to be amazed at the quality of all of the practitioners here…read more Admittedly, I usually treat during the week, but today had to treat on the weekend because of my schedule. I saw Sheila (whom I have seen before, and already know she is excellent). And I got the most amazing treatment from her. I'm still walking on air, hours later, and feeling great! Thank you ACA, for the consistent, outstanding treatment that you provide to all of your patients, through all of your amazing practitioners! You are a local treasure, and I am doing my best to spread the word!

STILL THE GOLD STANDARD IN ALAMEDA. Orly, Eliza Dean, and Benjamin are the owners and…read morepractitioners, and they are incredibly skilled and also very empathetic and kind. (And they are ably-assisted, as needed, by Sheila, who is equally talented, and sweet as cherry pie! ) The bottom line is that you will receive excellent care at this clinic, regardless of who treats you. And the cost (a sliding scale of $40-$80 cannot be beat). Unquestionably, this is a hidden gem in Alameda for anyone who is in physical or emotional pain. I encourage everyone to to check it out. It is an amazing little oasis of health and healing.

Grace is a truly incredible healer. The absolute best acupuncturist I have ever had. I appreciate…read moreso many things about her as a person, and I admire the way she runs her practice so much. Disclosing health struggles can be scary and challenging, but talking to Grace is like talking to an old friend. She is a great listener and a very warm person. Her smile lights up the room! She knows how to make you feel comfortable and safe, and you can tell within a short time of meeting her that she is very passionate about acupuncture and healing the body. She is incredibly knowledgeable and creative when it comes to her treatment, and her methods are so effective. I had acupuncture with Grace for the first time eight years ago after I was sexually assaulted, and Grace helped me navigate a very difficult road afterwards. She gave me hope, encouragement, patience, understanding, and belief that I would be able to reclaim my life back. Moving forward from the pain and trauma of being assaulted was incredibly challenging for me. A lot of times I didn't know if I would make it out alive. I am very lucky that Grace was my acupuncturist during this phase of my healing journey. I have recently started seeing Grace again as I battle with severe post covid symptoms including migraine, chronic fatigue, and stomach issues. After only 3 treatments for long covid I am already seeing so much improvement. My head pain has lessened, my stomach pain has lessened, I'm retaining less fluid, and I have even had more energy and felt happier in my day to day life. It has only been 12 days since my first treatment back with Grace, but I am so hopeful to continue this healing journey and am so grateful for Grace's knowledge and care. It is very rare to meet a health care practitioner who is actually invested in your stories and your healing. She is a true gem and just a beautiful person all around! If you have ever wanted to try acupuncture and are hesitant to take the leap, please let my review in this sea of many glowing reviews be another encouragement to try something new. You'll never know unless you try!

I originally came to Grace while suffering from Bell's Palsy, but the truth is, that was only part…read moreof the story. My younger brother had just passed away, and the grief manifested physically. I went to a doctor, but they just shrugged their shoulders and told me to wait the palsy out. That wasn't good enough. Looking for an alternative, I found Grace. From the very first session, I could tell she was a true empath. I wasn't just dealing with Bell's Palsy--I was also struggling with plantar fasciitis in my left foot, depression, and insomnia, the latter fueled by the weight of my brother's loss. My sessions with Grace have dramatically improved both my physical and mental health. Physically, I feel more energy, more movement, and far less inflammation. Grace saw that my spirit and energy were "scrunched up", stuck under the weight of everything I was carrying. But with each session, it feels like that energy is waking back up. The pain in my leg and foot is nearly gone, and now we're focusing on insomnia and depression. No miracle cure--just real, steady healing. My life is resetting, slowly, after the loss of the most important person in my life. Grace explains everything she does, and after each session, I leave feeling lighter, more relaxed, and more at peace in both body and mind. There are certain ailments where, in my opinion, Traditional Chinese Medicine is far superior to Western medicine--and this was one of them. Give acupuncture a shot. Give Grace a call. You won't be disappointed.

EXTREMELY disappointing: was seeing a MD for high blood…read morepressure and headaches, 2 weeks later i decided to get a 2nd opinion here with Annsheng. *told me my blood pressure was too low (not acounting for the fact that i was on meds to LOWER the blood pressure). She suggested going off the meds * told me i was "too old to donate blood" (which i do regularly) without any medical evidence to back that up (google it yourself) I'm 67 * sold me a TON of meds to take instead - overall visit for "checkup, acupuncture and herbal meds": $250 cash or venmo only. * told me to stop taking daily vitamins and suppliments - i'm very healthy and attribute that to taking vitamins, etc. ALL MY LIFE * told me to go to bed before 10pm. Told her i WORK NIGHTS - her reply: "go to bed before 10pm" her ability to communicate in English was poor, not a helpful trait in someone who is guiding you in your healing. This was an immediate red flag: we spent every 3rd sentence translating her verbiage into something i could understand ("how is your poo-poo"?) seriously not worth your time and money. BTW if you want some free chinese herbs/meds i can hook you up with the ones i haven't touched.

I hate needles! But... I had chronic back pains for over…read moretwelve years, I tried docotors, chiropractors, physical therapists and what not. Then a friend of mine insisted that I try Dr. Men. Out of desperation I tried. She was very understanding and I never saw the needles she used on my back. They didn't hurt and she used them on the muscle knots on my back. The first visit help a lot and on my second visit the pain was all gone! Amazing!

just had a wonderful initial facial acupuncture session with Dr. Tang. She has a lovely intuitive…read moretouch and is a wealth of knowledge . I felt transported while the needles were in and very relaxed afterward. I bought some of her herbal concoctions from her apothecary and can't wait to use them to extend the my treatment. Little lines and wrinkles that were there when I walked in did not leave with me ; ) I will definitely be back! Thank you Dr. Tiffinie

Dr. Tiffanie's help was invaluable in my IVF process. I couldn't have done it without her, both in…read moreemotional support and in the amazing results that I largely attribute to her! I found Good Witch a month before I started my first egg retrieval cycle. I had never done acupuncture before, but read and heard that it helps with the IVF processs, and I was willing to try whatever at that point! At our first session, Dr. Tiffanie took the time to listen to my worries, get to know what was going on with my body, and prepare me for the needles. It was way less painful than I was expecting, and every other session from then on, I could hardly feel the needles going in. Mostly I saw the sessions as relaxing spa time- with the dim lighting, heating, and calming music, I usually took a little nap and then left feeling refreshed! My retrieval, fertilization, embryo growth, and transfer were all more successful than I was expecting. But that was not a surprise to Dr. Tiffanie. This lady gets results, people!! Day in and day out, she is helping women not only get pregnant, but maintain a healthy pregnancy and stay healthy themselves. Her focus is on you as the whole person- a body going through lots of hormonal changes and painful injections that needs some extra TLC, a mind spinning with worries and fears that needs soothing, a heart aching to be a mom that needs to be heard and supported. She is incredibly knowledgeable without being overbearing or judgemental. She is firm in her confidence without ignoring your worries. She KNOWS it will work out for you, until you believe it yourself. And she is a friend during a time of total uncertainty. Thank you thank you thank you Dr. Tiffanie- I will miss our sessions!

I have 4 sessions scheduled and after two I have less pain!…read more So glad I read Jerom Vahai's Yelp story on this practice! She explains the process clearly. She noted my complaints and asked questions to clarify. She made a plan based on my issues, she also checked my heart, lung, liver health. My insurance pays for a portion of the treatments. Happy to be coming here, I have hope to become healthier and get rid of my hip / back pain. She also made suggestions to help with the congestion in my throat.

I had an injury on my left foot that was making running or even walking fast difficult. Also I had…read morechronic injuries/pains resulting from training for long-distance triathlons (Ironman; an 140.6 miles race) on my right shoulder and the right side of my back. Tina's treatment has been amazing! To the point that she has earned a nickname in my household - "the Magician with Needles"! Details of my condition: (1) Injury: something dropped on my left foot. As it happened right after my Ironman World Championship race, I did not care - I was not doing much of my training. I thought that the pain would disappear by itself. Then months passed, and the pain persisted. Moreover, I realized that the NERVES on my left foot are a LITTLE NUMB. So, when I tried to run a higher mileage at my tempo pace, my left foot was less responsive after a 6-7 miles. Also, TAKING STEPS the following few days were quite difficult. (2) Chronic pain: I almost entirely breathe on one side while swimming, especially if I am doing long difficult sessions. Also, when I am holding the aero position on my time-trial bike, I inadvertently tighten one side of my upper body - this becomes especially true if I am doing hard intervals and/or doing more than 2-3 hours of training. Consequence: chronic dull pain on my shoulder and my back. This results in debilitating pain during later phases of a race. This was seriously hampering my sleep after long rides (which is bread-and-butter for Ironman trainings). Treatment: I had gone through extensive acupuncture treatments before the pandemic for chronic pains - thanks to my health insurance! They worked, but the results were not even close to Tina's treatments. I went to Tina, in the beginning of Dec, 2022. After three sessions, my foot injury was completely solved! In fact, after the very first session, I was incredulous with the results! The same goes for the chronic pain on my shoulder - that I have been living with for several years now. That too was gone! I was very confident that as I start doing "red mist swim sessions" in new years, the shoulder pain would come back - it kind of did, but only to 10-20% intensity compared to what it used to be. And that was relieved after one session with Tina in Jan, 2023. Now, she has started working on the chronic pain on my right lower back - and I am experiencing her magic already. In summary, my condition was a sudden injury and one from muscle overuses from sports. Tina's acupuncture treatment resolved both issues unbelievably well (better than physios and sports massages).

I've seen Naandi for several acupuncture sessions and the most recent one was amazing! I have never…read morefelt so deeply relaxed in an acupuncture appointment to the point of falling asleep but I did with her. Naandi is not only passionate about her practice she's passionate about empowering her clients and educating them. She is a genuine healer with a gentle touch. I highly recommend her.

I have had a wonderful experience working with Naandi and I can't recommend her enough. She is an…read moreincredibly skilled acupuncturist, massage therapist, and esthetician. I initially booked a session for facial acupuncture and had a wonderfully relaxing experience and loved the results. Shortly after my initial visit I had an unexpected life event occur that resulted in a rather large shock with intense emotional turmoil. I turned to Naandi for support and treatment. She is NADA trained and provides a specific acupuncture treatment for crisis. That coupled with her incredibly skilled massage was pivotal in helping me to process and expedite the healing process. I saw her twice a week during this event and within a little over a month I was completely transformed and able to use the experience as a tool. She made this transformation possible. In short, she is the quintessential all around healer and wise woman that I would recommend that anyone see on a regular basis for general self care, preventative and acute treatment sessions. She can seamlessly handle dealing with physical, emotional, spiritual and cosmetic concerns with ease and compassion. Her touch is magical and imbued with a wonderfully grounded energy and warmth that creates a professional and safe space for healing. Book with her without hesitation - You can't find a nicer, more generous, compassionate, or well rounded acupuncturists who genuinely cares about her patients.

Jane of Blossom Acupuncture is fantastic for all your aches and pains. I've pretty much been a…read moreregular client this whole year. Getting old stinks or the pandemic did a number on me. Luckily, Jane has tons of patience as I described all my ailments. Her expertise is great as she knows exactly where to apply the needles to various parts of my body. To those who are new to acupuncture, the needles aren't sharp and don't puncture through the skin, more like the needle serves as a tool to help with pressure points. Jane also knows what herbs/herbal supplements to recommend and doesn't try to sell you anything you don't need. She also has great bedside manners and is mindful of room temperature, ergonomics, and etc. to ensure a positive visit. Blossom Acupuncture is located in a tiny clutter with other health services, but rest assured, there is minimal contact with anyone else. Jane does a great job of following COVID safety protocols and I never worry about cleanliness. Ample parking in the back and conveniently located near downtown Alameda, police station, and public library. Jane also accepts some insurance, always call to ask if yours is accepted. Thank you Jane/Blossom Acupuncture for all your help! #35/2021

Jane is the best and really good at what she does. I've been having neck and fertility issues and…read moreshe was able to address it all. I've been to several acupuncturists and she is the real deal.

I was a patient of Tracy's for past 2.5 years. She was a huge help while navigating unexplained…read moresecondary infertility. During our initial meeting,Tracy took the time to listen, review my medical charts and answer my many questions. Her approach was so different than the interactions I had with my regular doctor. I learned so much from her! I began weekly acupuncture and Tracy was very helpful with helping chart my cycle, understand my body, and kept me informed with acupuncture treatment, etc. Once I became pregnant, I continued with acupuncture to assist with pregnancy symptoms. I ended up delivering a happy, healthy baby boy at 40 yeard old w/out any complications. Tracy supported my overall health - both physically and mentally- from TTC, conception and pregnancy. I am so grateful. Thank you, Tracy!

Tracy provides very detailed and thorough care. She looked at the source of my issue and treated…read morethat, not just fixing the issue / pain point itself. She also gave me lots of great advice for injury prevention. Would highly recommend!!!

My daughter and I have been clients for years. I credit treatments and advice for greatly…read moreincreasing my quality of life and the saving of my daughter's life. Because of Dr. John's and Dr. Kathryn's exceptional knowledge and skills, my daughter's life has been extended so she will have the time needed to get her transplant and live with less pain and more energy. These doctors have filled the void in our western medicine experiences. If you have the fortune of being their patients your life will be vastly improved and you will gain knowledge needed to live your best life!!

I'm forever grateful to John for being one of my greatest health allies along a confusing and…read morechallenging journey dealing with worms, Sibo, and other intense gut issues. The staff is always kind and authentically invested in my health, and I suggest this clinic to people regularly. If I could give more stars I would * * * * * * * *

The facility is always well kept, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the massage therapists…read morehave always been great. Started going here in 2022, stopped around 2024. I moved so was looking for something local, but after so many places that didn't meet expectations, I figured it's worth the half hour drive.

When I arrived, Wendy was right there ready to start my hot stone massage. She is so amazingly…read moretalented!! I stopped coming before because Mary left and I didn't know who to choose. Thank God I chose Wendy!! She asked if I wanted to use the cushion that elevates my upper body. None of the other massage therapists offered that to me before. She definitely is expert level!! When she's finished I'm soooo relaxed that it takes me a few minutes to work my way off the massage table and to put on my clothes. When I open the door she is there with water and thanks me for coming in and says she hopes she sees me soon. Words cannot express how much all of this makes Me want to run back in. If I could afford to, I would be there every week!!! I hope and pray she stays there for a while!