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

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

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!

Min Thorne received her Acupressure certification at Berkeley’s Acupressure Institute in 2010. She practices an intuitively guided blend of Tui Na, reflexology and gentle Qi balancing work. Her style can be applied in an active and energizing way or in a softer and more nurturing session depending on your needs. Min was originally drawn to the Asian healing arts to counterbalance the long hours and short deadlines of a computer-based career. The deeply restorative effects of the massage and acupuncture she was receiving opened her mind to a new world of possibilities. She now can’t imagine life without it and enthusiastically seeks to share its benefits with any-and-everyone she can. Min works out of our Grand Ave. Clinic on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Pronouns: She/Her

I was certified in Swedish massage in 1978, and have been in practice continuously since then. I began to study the Trager™ Approach in 1980, and became a Trager Practitioner in 1991. I continue to deepen my knowledge and experience with Trager, refining my understanding of the interplay of our nerves, muscles, and movements as they interact with our social and psychological conditioning. The Trager Approach touches the person on many levels and helps deepen their awareness of who they are. My approach is gentle, and with my perceptive touch I provide an atmosphere of relaxation, safety, and acceptance. I bring several techniques to my practice, and most recently have begun training in the Upledger style of Cranio-Sacral Therapy (CST). To date I have completed 5 levels of training. Deirdre works out of our Grand Ave. Clinic on Tuesdays. Pronouns: She/Her

I am a certified practitioner of Tui Na (Chinese) Massage, with a background in CranioSacral and Reiki therapies, which extends back to 2001. I have been maintaining a private practice around the bay Area since 2008. The variety of healing modalities I employ enable me to engage a holistic approach to each individual's fluid condition. I custom tailor different combinations of these modalities, varying the quality of touch from light as a feather, to deep in the tissue, according to your preference in any particular session. Check out our blog on Alex on our website for more information on his offerings. Alex works out of our Grand Ave. Clinic on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Pronouns: He/Him