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 just got back from having my initial acupuncture treatment by Melissa and I can't say enough…read moregreat things about the whole process from start to finish! From the initial back-and-forth communication to Melissa being so thorough with all of my questions to the actual day of, I have felt so taken care of the whole time! She is responsive, patient, and really goes out of her way to make sure you feel comfortable. During the actual treatment, she is gentle and meets you where you are, which is so important for newcomers or for folks like me that are coming back to acupuncture after a hiatus. I left the session feeling so renewed and balanced! She creates such a safe environment (and I love that she requires masks, which makes her practice accessible to so many who otherwise wouldn't feel safe receiving acupuncture!) and it is clear how much care she puts into her patients. I highly highly recommend getting acupuncture with Melissa! I am so grateful to have come across her practice and to have found a safe and trusted practitioner!

I highly recommend Heavenly Stems Acupuncture. Melissa, the owner, is a very knowledgeable and…read morecaring acupuncturist. First, she asked me thorough questions to get a deep understanding of what my ailments were and what I needed. During the treatment, she explained each step that she was taking and made sure I was ok with it. This put me at ease and made me feel safe. I appreciated how she asked me first if she could twist the needles a bit to pull the qi (energy) before doing it. She said there could be a pulling sensation. I agreed to it so there were no surprises. Even though I could feel the twists, she was very gentle. In community clinics that I had gone to before, the needles hurt sometimes, but this didn't hurt at all. It was quite relaxing and she gave me a choice of being in the quiet or listening to music. I came out of it quite relaxed, but I definitely felt it was working. Melissa cares deeply about her work. She's a very dedicated and skilled acupuncturist. She accepts some insurance and there is free parking in the back. I would recommend her to everyone I know.

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.

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).

SAW SHEILA TODAY, AND SHE REMAINS AWESOME. Due to my schedule, I don't often see her, but today…read morewas a happy accident (or, if you prefer a rare exception). And she rendered excellent treatment, as expected, and I am feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, hours later, and I expect I will continue to do so, well into the week. This clinic is a gem, and I wish more people would check it out. I think if you start getting treatment here, you will never go anywhere else, and you will become a regular!!!

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.

I can't recommend Nyah enough. I felt genuinely heard in a way I hadn't experienced with other…read morepractitioners. She has a gift for understanding the full picture of what's going on in your body, not just the symptoms, but the root of what's driving them. Her knowledge of women's health is deep and her approach is thoughtful, thorough, and incredibly personalized. So many of us have been told our hormonal issues, cycle irregularities, or pain are just something to live with. Nyah doesn't accept that and she doesn't let you accept it either. She's the kind of practitioner who actually gets it.

I've been seeing Dr. Joseph for two years, and that alone should tell you something -- especially…read morecoming from someone who is extremely picky and has high expectations when it comes to my healthcare. In a world of quick fixes and symptom masking, he is the rare practitioner who slows down and actually looks for the root cause. Coming in, I thought I understood what holistic care meant. Over time, he helped me connect the dots between my mind and body in ways I hadn't considered, and reframed how I think about my health entirely. What sets him apart is his empathy. He never made me feel like a condition to manage. He listened, adjusted, and made it clear that my care was personal to him. Two years in, he still exceeds my expectations.

I can't adequately tell you how great Jen is. She takes very kind and thorough care of me every…read moreweek and I look forward to it so much because my job is taking care of people, too. She specifically works with women and women's needs. I'm seeing her to balance my hormones and prep for peak fertility, but she also helps me with any other issues I have each time I come in. She also helped me get on a useful herbal tincture that is helping me with my iron/blood, and suggests all manner of useful self care aids for my health. Not only that but her location is peaceful and comfy, and she is a gem herself. Jen's personality is warm and approachable, kind and she has a nice sense of humor too. Thank you for what you do Jen!

Jenny is amazing! I have seen her for multiple aspects of my fertility journey including egg…read moreretrieval, natural conception, pregnancy, trying to induce labor and have had undeniable results since starting acupuncture with her. She has also helped tremendously with random little things that pop up from week to week like migraines, sinus inflammation, facial discoloration/melasma. I cannot recommend Jenny enough and treasure my one hour a week of acupuncture sessions with her!

Never thought I could lay still for acupuncture. Or even take that kind of time for pain control,…read morebut it is the best time and money I spend bar none. I used MD and physical therapy and anti inflammatory meds, and best relief comes from Tracy. I first went to see her for fertility help. It worked. Then for comfort during pregnancy and finally now I go to help my neck and back. She is wise and kind, a consummate professional. She is a BRILLIANT Acupuncturist! Zero days lost to back spasms thank to her!

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!