My daughter and I have been clients for years. I credit treatments and advice for greatly increasing 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!! read more

I'm forever grateful to John for being one of my greatest health allies along a confusing and challenging 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 * * * * * * * * read more

I love this place! Everyone is caring and kind. I came in for acute pain in my ankle and left with reduced swelling and no pain. Dr Jenny Nieters is incredibly skilled and she is an amazing human. read more

Straight up rip-off. John Nieters over-charged me by hundreds of dollars. At the time, I didn't know I was being overcharged & was so much in need of support with my health, that I agreed to pay the 1st time patient fee that amounted to over $1,000! I know it may sound like I was being stupid, but I was actually there for help with my mental health & therefore was pretty vulnerable & was attempting to be hopeful. After a couple more visits, it became obvious that not only was the acupuncture not yielding any type of result, but some of the advise that John offered was more about what he thought than factual & relevant to my healing. I noticed the great reviews here on Yelp & I'm sincerely glad that there are folks benefiting from services offered at Alameda Acupuncture. My guess is, I'm not the only person who was overcharged & under serviced & I hope this review helps to prevent that from happening again. The advice I received to eat lamb, I later found to be potentially harmful. Turns out that African American folk who suffered from the same issues I was being seen for, benefit greatly from a diet free from red meat! In fact, the animal products that I was consuming played a major role in the problems I was experiencing with my health. read more

Without going into a long tale about my health, I'll just say that I would probably be dead without the care of Jon and Katherine at Alameda Acupunture. If that's an exaggeration, it's only a slight one. I suffer from month long migraines, and Katherine's needles are the only thing that can break me out of a migraine cycle and then keep it at bay. I hear she has recently trained another practitioner at the office in her facial technique. As someone who suffers from many baffling health problems that western medicine doesn't seem to have an answer for, Jon has been an amazing resource of knowledge. He has helped me understand me own body and health, and on multiple occasions he has solved an issue that western medicine simply couldn't help me with. I've been seeing both of them for about 2 years. This is a long overdue review. read more

Once again I am very pleased with Dr Nieters and his efficient office staff. When I learned that my preferred traditional herbal formula was no longer available in the US, I contacted the office and they found a substitute formula the next day. Thank you! read more

Jenny is nothing short of a life saver. Her genuine empathy and attention to details make her a natural. She's brought me back to my normal after everything from joint dislocations to extreme hormonal imbalances. She's like a doctor/therapist who can supply instantaneous relief. You may have to wait for an available appointment but she's definitely worth it. read more

John and Jenny are amazing! I saw John for pregnancy related issues. I believe that he is the reason for my successful pregnancy. All the staff members are really nice n you can tell that they really care for their patients. I have recommended John to others who are trying to conceive and have healthy pregnancy. read more

My experience in receiving acupuncture treatments is extensive. I've seen numerous practitioners over the years for infertility, acid reflux and tendinitis. This year, I've been suffering from tennis elbow / partial tear in my tendon. I've been trying everything from massage therapy, castor oil wrap, flexbar, acupuncture etc. and even stopped playing tennis for 2 months. Then I recently bumped into Jenny Nieters at a dog park in Pasadena, while she was visiting her family. We started chatting and found out she's an acupuncturist specializing in sports medicine. I was like "WHAT???" Then she told me about her electroacupuncture treatment technique. Read about it on her website. At the risk of intruding on her time off with her parents, I asked if she can treat me. She said sure and agreed to see me at her parents place that day. Needless to say, neither of us felt worried about our safety. She's very kind and approachable. My pain level that day was about 8. After her treatment, it went down to almost 0!!! My pain did come back after a few hours but only about to 3 or 4. And I believe that if she could treat me on a weekly basis, I would recover much faster. But she lives in ALAMEDA!! Please open an office here in Pasadena!! read more

I totally trust John and Lynn Belcher with my whole health spectrum! I love the needles and the herbs in general and I really like Lynn Belcher's tui na and abdominal massage. What a great way to break up stagnation throughout your whole system and tune-up your body. Also Adrianna Gonzalez's crania sacral combination with acupuncture-Wow! Oh yes! Just yesterday I went and laid on the infrared treatment table to burn out a cold/cough thing I have, and today I feel my chest clear and my energy increased! Plus it was super relaxing and warming. Here's to your health! Patrice in Alameda read more

The clinic shines with professionalism, peace, and tranquility. Dr. Nieters takes his time to understands my conditions from a broad perspective, and thanks to his experience and skill, he is always able to offer positive effective help. I would recommend this clinic highly to anyone looking for great care backed with lots of experience and a balanced perspective from both eastern and western medical thought. read more

Tracy might make you reconsider your fear of needles! I had a knee injury that I suffered through for several weeks as it gradually improved and then suddenly worsened. It subsequently led to ankle pain, lower back pain, and neck pain as I increasingly favored one side. By the time I saw Tracy I could hardly move, and the knee pain was so intense that I hadn't slept for 5 nights in a row. I experienced dramatic relief immediately following the first treatment. It felt like a miracle! Additional treatments, along with medicinal herbs and a topical spray for pain, have nearly healed my knee in the 3 weeks since my first treatment. In addition to her considerable expertise, Tracy has a lovely manner - she asks questions, really listens to your answers, and takes as much time as necessary to answer your questions and explain the treatment. I recommend her highly! read more

I've been seeing John Neiters off and on for ten years now. Back then, I was in terrible shape with bleeding ulcers and anemia. I couldn't hold any food down. Eating made me nauseous and sick; I would either throw it up or suffer from severe stomach pains. I was wasting away. My regular doctors said there wasn't anything they could do, other than "stay away from spicy food and take antacids". I did what I was told but still was unable to hold food down. In a short amount of time, John healed my ulcers and I was eating again! It was my first time trying acupuncture and I appreciated the way he listened and addressed my problem. Since I followed his advice, maintained a healthier diet, drank the herbs, and continued to see him for a short while, soon I was healed and didn't need to see him for awhile!! :) Whereas most doctors will just blow you off or prescribe pills--just another way to keep you sick and hooked on medicine--John actually wants you to get better. Over the years I saw him for a variety of reasons, like sciatica after my first daughter was born. Every time I would go in, I would only need a few sessions here and there until I felt "normal" again (but my health issues are bound to be different than others). Last year, I was hospitalized for over two weeks while pregnant with baby #3 due to "bilateral nerve pain". From the waist down, I had nerve spasms and cramps, day and night, in both legs. I couldnt stand, let alone walk--my legs would just give out on me. It was so excruciating that the doctors gave me morphine in the emergency room and it barely helped. I ended up delivering by c-section. Afterwards, the doctors kept saying nothing was wrong with me, and sent me home with gabapantin and painkillers. I tried physical therapy and it didn't work. Five months after my baby was born (still doing physical therapy and taking painkillers), I still could barely walk. The calf muscle just hung loosely...the muscle tissue was dead, the nerves were damaged. I told my husband I wanted to go see John again since I knew he would listen, and actually try to help me, unlike these doctors. John referred me to his wife Jenny, who is experienced with sports medicine and neurological issues. It turns out I tore a ligament in my leg and damaged the nerves. I've been seeing Jenny now for nearly four months and I am walking! No more wheelchair or walker. No more nerve pain and spasms! I can walk upstairs and downstairs without a problem!! I'm back to normal everyday tasks like cooking, cleaning, showering and driving--all of these used to be so painful because I couldn't bear weight on my legs. It's been an absolute miracle, when all hope was lost, I truly thought I would never walk freely again. You never know how precious your legs are until you can no longer use them..! My kids are so happy to have their mom back; last year I was in the hospital, this year, I can enjoy Xmas at home with my kids. I'm so thankful to have met John and Jenny....they have given my life back to me. I have tried other acupuncturists (since we moved a bit far away) and never with the same lasting results as Alameda Acupuncture. This is the real deal. I have no problem driving two hours in traffic just to see them! read more

I found Dr. John Nieter's through his podcast on iTunes about 2 years ago. Being diagnosed with Crohn's disease 12 years ago, I had struggled with my health and had not been able to find much relief at that time. Doctor's put me on strong medications, and I eventually went off them due to the side effects and reactions that occurred. Living in Arizona, I had been seeing several different doctor's, as well as holistic practitioners, in order to find relief from the pain and my life slowly deteriorating. As I listened to his podcast, I began to learn more regarding what was occurring with my health and simple things I could do to improve it. After applying some of the advice he mentioned regarding diet, stress management, and lifestyle, and seeing relief from some symptoms, I felt that Dr. Nieter's knew how to treat autoimmune disorders. I felt at the time though that since I lived in a different state, there would be no way I could afford to see him. I had no insurance, and money was getting really tight, with all the doctor's visits and supplements/herbs. After spending a year and a half trying to find someone who could help me, I finally decided to just fly up and see Dr. Nieter's. I knew at that point, I needed to see someone who KNOWS and has EXPERIENCE with my condition. I am SOOOOOO grateful that I did. I felt like I would have my life back after the first visit. I felt so good and relaxed after the first treatment (which never happened in the past), and now understand that acupuncture does work... if you have the right acupuncturist. I also appreciate Dr. Nieter's approach of seeing patients about once a month, instead of every week, as the other acupuncturist I saw did. Because of this, I was actually spending LESS MONEY flying up to CA once a month, than seeing a local acupuncturist 1-2/week. If I had realized this earlier, I wouldn't have waited so long to see him. I would highly recommend anyone with health issues, to see Dr. Nieter's. The time spent flying, taking work off, and seeing Dr. Nieter's has been nothing compared with the relief I am receiving from pain and the ability to slowly incorporate more activities into my life. read more

Two days before an annual camping trip with a 10 mile hike, I hurt my foot in a dance class. I have a very high tolerance to pain, but this injury had me limping and wincing. Jenny Nieters LAc specializes in sports injuries and I knew she had just returned from treating athletes at the FIFA Woman's World Cup in Paris. I managed to get an appointment with her that afternoon and after expertly diagnosing and treating my injury with just one perfectly applied acupuncture treatment followed by herbal supplements, my foot's pain, stiffness and swelling was totally gone the next day. I'm extremely grateful for Jenny Nieters' intuitive and immediate care making it possible for me to complete the 10 mile hike a few days later. read more

John and Jenny Nieters are both invaluable when it comes to the big picture of your health. I have been visiting them off and on for 8 years for various issues. John originally helped change my diet ; and I thought I was eating the right foods at the time. I had tried acupuncture with no noticeable change before, but after one visit with John, I knew how different the needles work depending on the practitioner. When it comes to joint issues or tendonitis, the results I have found to be immediate. Not only are they experts in the Chinese medicine field but have the intuition that I wished more doctors had. They are exceptionally wise folks with skill, logic and experience to match. These are the qualities people seek in healers. If you are thinking of trying acupuncture for a mysterious OR a simple ailment, look no further than John and Jenny! read more

John Nieters has been a huge help to our family. My husband was having a lot of health issues (terrible migraines, stabbing stomach pains, anxiety, the list goes on) and after $10,000 in medical bills no western doctor was able to help him. So we went to see John. My husband was diagnosed with a rare auto immune disorder and since he has been in Johns care he has been doing great. I'm not joking when I say that John saved my husbands life. John helped me to get pregnant, earlier than we all expected, and I had a very comfortable pregnancy because of his help. John's staff is great! We are always happily greeted by Monique, both my husband and I have also seen Lynn and Jenny a few times and they are fantastic too. We highly recommend everyone there. read more

I have been a patient of John Nieters for many years. He is an amazing healer who has helped me though physical and emotional challenges. Dr. John is generous with his time and extremely knowledgeable. He is the first one whose opinion I seek when my health needs attention. Last Spring after he assessed my shoulder and hip pain he recommended that Jenny treat me. This recurring pain had remained with me through several years of regular massage, regular chiropractic sessions and an earlier attempt at physical therapy. In one session of electro-acupuncture, Jenny's treatment eliminated the pain. And the pain was gone, not just that day but for weeks. It is an amazingly liberating feeling to have NO pain after constant pain for so long. I found myself actually "looking" for the pain but it was nowhere to be found. Thank you Drs. John and Jenny! read more

I've received both herbal and acupuncture treatments from Phil Settles. On each occasion, his remedy soothed my pain immediately. I've been repeatedly struck by and grateful for Phil's skill in preparing herbal formulas and in practising acupuncture to relieve pain and discomfort. I can't recommend Phil enough! read more

I went to Dr Nieters for treatment of a three-year-old foot injury. I am getting great results from his needles, his herbs and his medical counsel. I recently suffered a personal setback, which spun me into a deep depression, sleepless nights, anxiety, fear, constipation, and hatred. Dr. Nieters prescribed "spirit lifting" herbal pills, and treated me with acupuncture. I felt better with just one treatment. I continue to feel better everyday with the herbs, and acupuncture visits as needed. Dr. Nieters saved me from antidepressant medication, and costly long term therapy. He is an excellent acupuncturist and healer. Forever grateful--Rosa read more

Went if for an exam and he examined my tongue and took my pulse and pretty much told me what my doc told me with an extensive blood test! I was amazed! I like the way he really goes into my diet to prevent my health from declining and gives supplements when needed and acupuncture. I highly recommend him! read more

Great team at Alameda Acupuncture. I'm grateful for their support in helping me recover from a significant injury. Very supportive and comprehensive. read more

John and his staff are thoroughly professional while providing personal treatment and offering insights to help me though the medical process. It is great to have such a talented and committed team on my side! And...I love the heat table and other touches that take acupuncture to the next level. John is also a great Tai Chi teacher, but we can't get him to commit to another class..darn. read more