Oakland Acupuncture Project 

I hail from Santa Cruz, but my family and I love our home in the Bay. I’ve found such fulfillment providing assistance to individuals on their path to wellness, and am continually amazed by the transformations that can occur with the inspiration of just a few little needles! I work at the Laurel / Dimond Clinic. Pronouns: She/Her

I am an Oakland native, born and raised here. This beautiful, complicated city is part of my heart, and I am so excited that I get to practice acupuncture here and do something meaningful in a place that means so much to me. I love helping people feel better and I believe that when we feel better we are more likely to move in the world with compassion and patience; more capable of dealing with life’s struggles. I work at the Laurel / Dimond Clinic. Pronouns: She/Her

Born and raised in Brooklyn, I came to Oakland with the desire to help others. While working in an administrative position at an acupuncture clinic, I was in awe at how transformative acupuncture could be for physical ailments, emotional imbalances, and spiritual realignment. Working in community acupuncture is important to me because I know how magical it is to heal in a group setting. I am a Black, Queer, TransNonbinary Licensed Acupuncturist helping others heal themselves. I work at the Laurel / Dimond Clinic. Pronouns: They/He

I escaped the endless fields of dirt and cacti of my home town, Palm Desert CA, to study Sociology in the Rose City, Portland Oregon. After finishing my undergrad where I started exploring herbology, there was a quick trip around the world, a short stint in a Buddhist monastery, and a whole lotta mango lassi; after which I ended up in Santa Cruz, CA enrolled in a Doctorate/Master’s program in TCM, and the rest is history. I am a big fan of accessible healthcare and I believe that reducing barriers to good health can only make the world a better place to exist in. I work at the Laurel / Dimond Clinic. Pronouns: He/Him

I feel very lucky to be able to offer the benefits of acupuncture to my local Oakland community. When I’m not at work, I’m hanging out with my two kids who are both super fun. I work at our Grand Lake Clinic. Pronouns: He/Him

I grew up with the Chinese side of my family here in the bay area. From their influence, I came to Chinese medicine for the herbal part and ended up staying for the acupuncture. Everyday, I feel so grateful to share my knowledge to create meaningful relationships between practitioner and patient, no matter how brief. I work at the Grand Lake Clinic. Pronouns: She/Her

I am a Bay Area native and loves to spend her time in nature, especially with my nose in a book. During my premed studies, I was drawn to study acupuncture channel theory after receiving a series of acupuncture treatments that left me pain free and fascinated by the body’s innate intelligence to heal. I work at the Grand Lake clinic. Pronouns: She/Her

My first experiences with Acupuncture was via a roller derby teammates reference whilst recovering from a sports injury. The effectiveness and accessibility of acupuncture made a lasting impression that has directed the trajectory of my career. Outside of the clinic I have been a professional body piercer since 2007, and enjoy volunteering at the Bottoms Up Community Garden in West Oakland, where I nurture medicinal herbs while cultivating food sovereignty. It’s possible to spot me bicycling or roller skating through the streets of Oakland. My time with Roller Derby also sparked my wanderlust leading me away on regional and international travels. I sub at the Grand Lake Clinic. Pronouns: They/She/T’s

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Our regularly scheduled acupuncturist is out for the day. Please enjoy a treatment from the wonderful substitute acupuncturists we have lined up for you!

Our regularly scheduled acupuncturist is out for the day. Please enjoy a treatment from the wonderful substitute acupuncturists we have lined up for you!

I graduated from the National Holistic Institute in 2018, and have taken a plethora of continuing education courses and hands on training in the healing arts. I am passionate about the work that I do! I tailor each massage to meet my clients needs integrating a variety of massage techniques and modalities. I am proficient in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Hot Stone, and Tandem Massage just to name a few.

CranioSacral therapy is a light touch manual therapy. This modality turned things around for me after I had been suffering from constant hip and shoulder pain. In seeking the root cause of my pain I completed the 800 hour program at East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland, Oregon and then have pursued advanced training in CranioSacral therapy from The Upledger Institute where I've completed CranioSacral Therapy 1 and 2 as well as Somato Emotional Release 1 and 2. This training includes mouthwork, which can release restrictions in the jaw. Each CST session is unique, though you can expect any session to zhuj and support the body's natural ability to heal itself. I look forward to working with you.