Debra Sue is a true healer. She is professional and highly skilled, and is also warm, genuine, caring, devoted, and knowledgable. I always leave feeling better - emotionally as well as physically. She helped me recover from COVID and has helped with overall immune boosting and reducing anxiety and stress. She can advise about nutrition and supplements/herbs as well as acupuncture. She is always willing to answer questions and collaborate with me. I am so grateful to have re-discovered her! (I saw her years ago, then had to stop for financial reasons, and now am so grateful to be back.) read more

I was an acupuncture skeptic. I knew that it worked and when I got it, I could feel things shift. But I also had this sense that it just wasn't for me. I wondered if I was too sensitive and I often had trouble incorporating the work in a way that supported my life. Debra Sue has changed that. I stuck with her and she stuck with me and my recent treatment with her has really revolutionized my experience with and feelings about acupuncture. A few weeks ago, I got a horrible case of sciatica (a recurrence) several people recommended acupuncture and I had been considering scheduling with Debra Sue again, so I went for it. Since the session (about a week and a half ago), my pain has been dramatically reduced (especially at night, when it was the worst) and my sleep has improved a lot. Emotionally, I have also been feeling happy and strong, which is very different, since I was feeling depressed and fragile before. I actually couldn't believe how well it worked for me, I have never experienced anything like it. I am a massage therapist, so my bias has always been to get massage for pain, but now I see the difference that acupuncture can make. Okay, well that is kind of a plug for acupuncture, in general, but I also want to give big kudos to Debra Sue, because I am not sure if I could have had such an experience with someone else. I believe that I am not the easiest client. By the time I get acupuncture, I am in such dire need that it is tough to bring me to a better place. Debra Sue has really worked to cater her work specifically to my needs. Additionally, Debra Sue has had to go over and above in my intakes because I have gone so long in between my sessions with her. Each time I see her, she carefully records everything that I say to her and she refers to those notes later. She remembers the things that I struggle with and often-times really relates to them, too. She is kind and patient and generous in her practice. She works in the most beautiful and relaxing space. Seriously, it is probably the most gorgeous acupuncture office that you will ever see. She offers very high quality supplements and stays networked and current on issues like menopause and cancer. She is just really good at what she does and I couldn't recommend her more highly. read more

I have known Debra for 4 years now and I am her chiropractor. I can say that she is an absolute delight to know. She is compassionate about health and we have wonderful talks about eastern versus western medicine (her sister is an MD) and how they differ a/o complement one another. She also gives lectures for a well respected supplement company and is incredibly knowledgeable about supplements/herbs and when appropriate. I always recommend her for acupuncture in the east bay. Go to her as you cant help but connect with her. read more

Debra Sue is a very talented practitioner. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a special expertise in treating oncology patients. Her office is comfortable though there is a steep flight of stairs as the building is a Victorian house. If you like supplements she has a large selection. I tend not to take them but I really like the adaptagen herbal tincture. Highly recommended. read more

Debra Sue Kelvin is such a vibrant person - you cannot help but feel better spending time in her presence! Having been sick for over a week when I finally went to see her for acupuncture, I felt immediately uplifted by the sunny, spacious feeling of her office and the warm, inviting colors of her treatment room. I have been to many practitioners and acupuncturists over the years and know when a therapeutic relationship fits. Debra Sue really took the time to listen to my concerns. She asked great questions about my life and health to come to her diagnosis. I felt there was a depth to even our first intake conversation that I rarely find. In my first session, after we talked, she gave me an acupuncture treatment. Her needling technique was gentle and specific. I spent a nice amount of time resting on the comfortable table while the needles were in. She even gave me a bell to ring in case I needed her. How considerate! No one has ever done this before... The most magnificent thing was the moving cupping. This was new to me. I turned over while she did this treatment along the muscles next to my spine, to stimulate those meridians. It felt incredible and I am sure that this is a big part of what took my sickness around the bend. By that evening, my cough became productive and by the next day, the cough was gone. Debra Sue is like an enthusiastic coach. As well as being an exceptionally well-trained practitioner, she is very involved in the local healing community. As such, she is an incredible resource. In her care, I feel nurtured and supported in my endeavor to take control of my own health and that is the best you can ask for from any practitioner! read more

I met Debra Sue 4 and a half years ago when I was shopping at Pharmaca in Berkeley. I was looking for something to soothe my carpal tunnel and she suggested I come see her for acupuncture. You know how some moments just seem destined, well this was one of those for me. Debra Sue definitely has impacted and changed my life for the better. She is the best accupuncturist I have been to. She is great at integrating everything: nutrition, lifestyle, etc. to help you bring balance to your life. She takes the time to really listen to you, which is what is most powerful about the work she does with you. read more

I feel fortunate to have crossed paths with Debra Sue. She has transformed my body and overall health for the better. I see her for regular treatments and she has also developed a unique herbal blend for me that my system has come to crave. She is a knowledgeable, caring practitioner who truly listens to you and provides thoughtful solutions. Not to mention her space is beautiful....I can feel a shift in energy the second I walk in the door. I cannot recommend her highly enough. You will be making a valuable investment in yourself & your health! read more

I went to Debra Sue for a tune up, not having had an aupuncture treatment in a while. I was impressed by the beautiful space she created as well as her warm and caring manner. She is thoughtful and complete in her treatment. As a bodyworker with a wellness business, I was looking for an acupunturist to refer my clients to. I was happy to find Debra Sue especially for women's health issues. I left my treatment feeling a greater sense of overall well-being that lasted for weeks. Lori Colombo, Massage For Moms read more

Debra Sue is an outstanding acupuncturist and healer. She is compassionate, caring, skillful, and listens well. She used a combination of acupuncture, cupping, and herbs to help me overcome a serious illness. As a somewhat needle-phobic first-timer, I was initially apprehensive about acupuncture. However, I quickly overcame any reservations during my first session with Debra Sue. I felt transformed after my treatments and appreciated her gentle touch and the way she explained everything to me. I highly recommend Debra Sue! read more

Debra Sue is a wonderful, kind and caring practitioner! She listens closely to what I have to say, and I always leave after a treatment feeling both healed and "heard". Her office is beautiful and warm, and a visit feels like a mini vacation rather than a trip to the doctor. Make sure you try the chocolate... read more

I went to Debra Sue looking for relief from allergies that I had had for 7 years. For 1/2 of each year I felt sick as if I had a severe cold. After a few sessions of acupuncture and after taking an herbal product recommended by Debra Sue, I have been allergy free for 2 years. My life is completely transformed. Thank-you! Thank-you! I have been healed. -Lisa Berkeley read more

Debra Sue is an extremely knowledgeable acupuncturist. She's always very interested in listening to what's going on with you, and able to clearly describe what she's going to work on. Her knowledge of auto-immune issues and therapies is also very impressive. She recently offered a 3 week cleanse in addition to her normal acupuncture service that I attended. I really found it helpful, inspiring and many of the dietary changes I will continue with permanently. I will also be attending her next cleanse. Very cool stuff. If you're looking for a really great acupuncturist around Berkeley, look no more. read more

Within minutes of my acupunture treatment, the pain from some women's problems I was having dramatically decreased, and shortly after the treatment, I felt almost back to normal. The herbs Debra Sue prescribed help immensely too. In my experience with Debra Sue, acupuncture relieves pain and symptoms much faster than any medicine I've tried. I was able to get back to work right away without any discomfort. I have been seeing Debra Sue regularly for about 1.5 years and it has made all the difference in my health, and even in my appearance... for the better! read more

I am a recent client of Debra Sue's. I've been to several acupuncturists throughout my life and have had many neutral experiences. My experience with Debra Sue left me with quite an impression, her level of rapport and sincere warm manner created a much appreciated environment leaving me psychologically at ease and ready to accept her help. My results were very noticeable both in mood and physiology following her acupuncture sessions. I particularly recommend her to anyone new to acupuncture as she can ease one into the process quite smoothly. read more

The Best! Debra Sue's soothing treatments and lovely office provide a little slice of tranquility and healing. I can't wait to book my next appointment! Maria-Tina read more

I was referred to Debra Sue about 8 months ago by a friend, when i was looking for a local acupuncturist. . I was treated by a wonderful acupuncturists in the south bay for about 9 years before i moved to Berkeley, so i felt i knew how good acupuncture is, and cant be surprised. I was wrong! Debra Sue has an amazing yet gentle way to diagnose and treat. It was absolutely transforming. I went in to treat my Asthma, and solved not only the Asthma, but several other problems i accepted as chronic, and inevitable. She is incredible! read more

Debra's cleanse was recommended to me by a number of friends and I decided to try it myself. While I was nervous about letting go of long established eating patterns, Debra made it a positive and doable experience! She offers sage advice and gentle encouragement. She is very smart, and offers the scientific basis for how foods harm and help you. I ended the cleanse with a whole new attitude toward food and hope to continue to practice healthy eating for years to come. I feel better and lighter too! read more

If I could get a daily dose of acupuncture with Debra Sue I would be in a constant state of nirvana!! I cannot gush enough about the overall experiences I have had under this extremeley knowledgeable practitioner's care and her deliciously soothing/calming/nurturing energy she brings to her practice. A treatment with Debra Sue is truly a fusion of her loving/healing energy mixed with the incredible beauty of the space in which she practices and of course the treatment itself. Having had a long-standing fear of needles I can only say...I wish I had met Debra Sue earlier. read more