Claudia is a kind and caring person. She is very good at what she does and is very in tune with the mind and body connection. She has helped me tremendously with my anxiety, hormonal changes, and overall wellbeing. I look forward to my appointments because I know I will get the care and support that I need. I'm beyond grateful that I found her. read more

Dr Claudia Venn is an AMAZING acupuncturist and healer. I went to her for help with peri-menopause, which threw my body and mind into some uncomfortable chaos! (Hormonal health is something she specializes in.) I started the estrogen patch a few weeks before seeing her, which did help, but I know she helped turn my system around, because when I saw her I was waking up 4 times a night, for 6 months. After a couple months of working with her, I woke up only 1 time a night! I am phobic of needles, and she is always kind and patient. Her touch is expert and gentle. She listens well and deeply. She also has an extensive knowledge of Chinese herbs, and other supplements to support your body/mind. I also broke my toe, and after one treatment, I'm sure she helped push the tide of my healing in the right direction. She is a lovely human, (and with a great sense of humor), an incredible TCM doctor, her office is lovely, and I highly recommend her!! read more

Claudia assessed me for digestive issues following stomach surgery. She rapidly diagnosed what my western medicine care team had been ignoring for 3 months, and as a result my digestion is greatly improved. My western medicine care team are now playing catch up! Thank you! read more

Claudia Venn is a truly great acupuncturist. She is currently helping me with a persistent problem with bursitis in my hip, which is making such a difference in my quality of life. And dare I mention she made my hot flashes go away and never return? Yes! What a miracle. Thank you, Claudia! read more

I first came to acupuncture when I injured my back severely working outside in my backyard. A friend quickly referred me to Claudia at Venn Acupuncture and shared that I could book an appointment with her online. I did exactly that. I went to vennacupuncture.com and was able to easily book an initial appointment with Claudia. Venn Acupuncture has 2 locations: one in Berkeley off of Ashby and the second in Albany off of Solano Avenue. Appointment times are pretty flexible with openings starting on Wednesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 or 6PM most evenings. Parking is easy to find at both locations as well. My initial appointment with Claudia took 90 minutes. The first 45 minutes were spent reviewing my medical history, my family's medical history and talking through how I came to hurt my back. Claudia made me feel at home in her clinic and talking her through my injuries and ailments felt natural to me. I should share here that at this point in time, my back injury was so severe that I could hardly walk and I felt lucky if I slept 3 to 4 hours during the night. The second 45 minutes of my initial appointment, Claudia got me on her acupuncture table. She looked over my back and proceeded to place her needles with care and expertise, constantly asking for feedback to see if I was doing okay. I'm not a fan of needles of any kind for any reason so I was a bit hesitant at first, but by the time she was finished, I hadn't felt a thing. By the time the first appointment was over, I had more mobility in my lower back and I actually slept through the night which was something I hadn't been able to do for at least 6 months. I continued my appointments with her weekly, and by the end of the 6th week, my back pain was gone. Even though my back is no longer injured, I still continue my weekly appointments with Claudia. One of her specialties is working with women who may be experiencing hormonal imbalances and fluctuations. I'm a woman in my mid-40's, who at this time, had been dealing with buying a new home, caring for elderly parents, caring for her own home and family (which includes a very moody teenager) in addition to trying to understand why I couldn't keep up with all these challenges like I used to when I was in my 30s. As I was continuing to see Claudia for my back injury, we would regularly discuss lifestyle stress, diet, my mood swings, certain hormonal shifts. Claudia shared with me that Acupuncture along with herbal formulations can help my body find balance. I have found this to be true, and with Claudia's expertise, her acupuncture treatments in addition to her herbal formulations have helped me to navigate this challenge holistically. During the pandemic, I had shared with my doctor that I found myself feeling depressed with all the changes that were happening at that time. My doctor was quick to prescribe an anti-depressant for support. When I shared these same challenges with Claudia, I no longer take an anti-depressant as I feel that acupuncture and herbs have been the natural treatment that my body needed. In the 6 months' time that I've been going to Venn Acupuncture issues such brain fog, constant fatigue, difficulty sleeping and anxiety have reduced greatly. I don't expect anxiety to go away ever, this is something I've had all my life, but instead, Claudia has helped me to understand what my symptoms look and feel like and has offered me the tools and support I need to mitigate its symptoms. All in all, I cannot say enough good things about Claudia and Venn Acupuncture. Claudia is such a kind and intelligent person. She genuinely provides the highest level of service to all of her clients and willingly shares her expertise in ways that will enrich your life. Because of Claudia, I recommend acupuncture to anyone I know and just like my friend who started me on my acupuncture journey, I readily and happily recommend Claudia and Venn Acupuncture to everyone. read more

I echo the sentiments of the other reviews - Claudia's work is magic. I contacted her after having a major panic attack and she was so helpful in getting me in ASAP. I was able to come in the very next day for a treatment. We talked at length about my health history, lady time of the month, current symptoms, sleep/eat patterns, etc. When I first came in I wasn't eating and I was barely sleeping. My anxiety had pushed me so far off my center that I felt nuts. I'd never been to acupuncture before and I'm so glad I found Claudia. She's very gentle and very intuitive. She's got me on an herb supplement to help with the anxiety and it's working wonders. Over the course of 3 days she brought back my appetite, ability to sleep and my sanity. I highly recommend this wonderful lady for any treatment you decide to pursue. She's worth every penny! read more

I am one of Claudia's first long time patients, if not her very first. I started with Claudia when she was still in school at the student clinic. I not only had the pleasure of watching her learn and grow, but also become a very important vessel in my own healing path. Firstly, some acupuncture points on me are very sensitive to needling. You can almost say I am close to being a wimp. I felt Claudia's needling technique improve week after week to what became close to perfection. She is so gentle, and sometimes I do not even feel the needles go in anymore. Second point, she is attentive, caring, and an active listener. Acupuncture is such a wonderful path of care, but if the practitioner is not aware of your current state nor cares to pay attention to detail, it is not as effective. Claudia really took the time to listen to what was going on physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and treated me accordingly. Lastly, at the end of the day my purpose in seeing her week after week was to heal. And I did. I saw amazing results in my health and over all well being. Having said that, you can not expect to go to Claudia and have your ailments disappear magically. You have to put in the work. But if you follow her advice and care plan, you will heal. Claudia is an amazing individual, and I am so grateful that our paths crossed. I would refer any of my close family or friends to her, knowing they would be in excellent healing hands. read more

Claudia does a great job of working with me as an active participant in my own treatment, listening closely to what I have to say about the needs of both my mind and my body, and then offering her own thoughts for discussion. I suffer from severe anxiety and intermittent debilitating headaches, and Claudia has been able to help me with both. In fact, in my most recent appointment with her, I entered the treatment room in a state of near panicked anxiety, but within 10 minutes of her beginning to place needles, I felt calm and peaceful! Who would have guessed that getting my ears stuck full of needles would be so relaxing! She then placed a "semi-permanent" needle in a spot in my ear which I could manipulate on my own between treatments when I needed a boost of calming energy. I also like that she frequently reminds me to breathe into my belly, showing her awareness of not only my acupuncture points but also the other habits of my body that contribute to my well-being or lack thereof. She also does a great job of ... well ... trying to put herself out of a job, if you know what I mean. She always tries to help me become independent of her treatment, instructing me in ways that I can help myself either between her treatments or instead of them (such as the semi-permanent needles), showing that her priority is always my wellness, above and beyond her own business concerns. Lastly, the entire environment is professional and calming. The office staff are friendly without being invasively chatty, and there are always beverages readily available in the clean, bright waiting room. I really can't recommend Claudia highly enough! read more

I have been seeing Claudia since early 2015 and have been meaning to write a review forever. She is perky and kind and truly cares about her clients. When I have had concerns, she has been approachable and responsive, which I have found to be unfortunately rare among healthcare practitioners. I am sometimes a hypersensitive client physically (needles still kind of freak me out and I jump and moan if she twists them too much) and emotionally (I tell her how I am actually doing even if it's bad), and she handles me with grace. Best of all, she takes my insurance (Blue Shield through Covered California), which means I can see her more frequently. I really appreciate her being willing to jump through the hoops it takes to accept insurance as not everyone does and I wouldn't be able to see her regularly if she didn't. I suffer from migraines and sessions with her, along with the herbs she's provided, have helped me manage them much better. She seems to specialize somewhat in migraines and TMJ, lucky for me. Austin is also super pleasant, as is everyone else I have encountered who works at this clinic. Andrea is new to the practice and does craniosacral, which is a gentle and deeply healing modality that is really helpful for my migraine and jaw stuff, and I'd recommend her, too - she's a great listener. read more

Claudia is absolutely marvelous! My doctor has long recommended acupuncture for long term pain and insomnia, but being terrified of needles, I've never made my way to the clinic. But claudia listened to all my fears, analyzed my situation accurately, and we began treatment. I have to say -- it really did not hurt! And this from a girl who takes 2 advil before an eyebrow wax! She was very gentle, told me exactly what she was doing, and I felt at ease and comfortable. I'd warmly recommend her! read more

Amazing and wonderful healing services! Claudia and her whole clinic are world class at what they do. Empathic, intuitive and endlessly supportive! read more

This was has been my best acupuncture experience so far. Gentle needling, calming environment and top notch service. In the past I haven't experienced acupuncture appointments that have made me want to come back to continue a treatment course. With Venn acupuncture I have stuck to a weekly routine and it is showing to be very beneficial to my health. She is also in network with my insurance company which has made visits affordable! I highly recommend Claudia for anyone wanting to try acupuncture! read more

Claudia is wonderful! I have seen dozens of acupuncturists over the years which seems weird but there are so many and I just never found anyone I trusted but Claudia is amazing. She is intuitive, gentle and very skilled. It seems lots of folks can train to be be acupuncturists but not many can be your alternative general practitioners. Whether you have been to tons of acupuncturists or never before, Claudia is the one and only. read more

One of the best experiences I had with any health professionals! I had a lot of stress related symptoms like TMJ, stiff neck and back, and muscle spasm. The issue is that TMJ falls through the cracks in traditional system, as the dental system says it is not related to teeth and the physician refer you to dentists. Claudia was fantastic in taking her time and gathering all the facts and my daily routines and tailored the treatment to my specific situation. Her holistic approach to the symptoms and the interrelation of the issues made a real difference. In addition, her great attitude toward your health issues makes you optimistic and as you continue treatment with her, you realize that healing is on its way. read more

I took a class taught by Claudia at ACTCM about "balancing women's health" and I had fun! Claudia is a great teacher, she is joyful and explains well her subject. You can really feel that she is so into Chinese medicine ! Great books references given by her too! I wish I could come to her practice to get treated because I believe she must be very good! I really hope to follow other classes with her in the future. read more

Claudia's quick and easy ear acupuncture treatments always help me with my menstrual cramps!! Not only do I feel immediate relief - the effects stay with me through the next few days. Highly recommend!! read more

I have been working with Claudia Since Feb 1 of this year. I was in a car accident where my car was hit from behind by a large SUV. When I started with Claudia, my pain was acute. Since I have worked with Claudia the headaches are going away, I have more movement in my body and beginning to move with ease. The pain was extreme and has moved all over my body. Claudia has been a great detective to help me isolate the pain and then deal with it. It continues to change and shift and is partnering with me to help me. The best part is, because of her help I have been able to continue to work and move my body by walking. SO GRATEFUL. Most people are not so lucky after a car accident. read more

Claudia is a wonderful, gentle, deeply kind and incredible healer! I've been coming to her regularly now for almost 2 years for everything from menstrual cramps to anxiety to shoulder tension and headaches, and in every instance the subtle magic of her acupuncture skills has worked wonders. And I'm afraid of needles to boot, generally fainting when I get shots, so the fact that I feel so exuberant about acupuncture with Claudia is a testament to her very calming presence, her kindness, and her skill as a practitioner. Claudia has kind of become my primary doctor, I trust her very much and feel that I can come to her with any kind of healing need. She tends to you as a whole person, as body, spirit and mind; such a relief and a gift in our culture of overmedication and fear. Thank you Claudia! read more

I've finally found immediate (and lasting) relief from the gripping pain of ocular migraines. Thank you Claudia! It's been my experience that Claudia is genuinely committed to my health and well-being. She works with both intuitive and intellectual confidence; she holds space and listens intently; she adapts to what my body needs. It's safe to say that a visit to Venn Acupuncture is for your greater good. read more

I started seeing Claudia 4 months ago after years of persistent digestive problems, pelvic pain, and repeated UTI's. With weekly full-body acupuncture, herbs, and the lifestyle changes she recommended, I have experienced a significant improvement in my overall health. More specifically, my digestion has improved to the point where I can get through a day, symptom free. I also notice a shift in the amount of pelvic pain I experience daily, and I haven't had an infection since we started treatment. She not only has a vast knowledge of the body and TCM, she's also incredibly caring and professional. I value practitioners that take the time to really listen and respect that I know the most about my body; Claudia gets it. read more

Claudia is an expert in the field of acupuncture in addition to being a really warm and wonderful person. She has helped me with fatigue, emotional times, adrenal and hormonal issues. Not only have I begun to feel better and my symptoms have lessened, I now know more about how to take better care of myself. I have learned what my body and spirit need and Claudia has truly been a resource for me in this journey. When I needed other support (naturopath and therapist) she knew just who to refer me to. Claudia is my go-to for all things health and wellness. She is the best... you won't be disappointed. read more

I highly recommend seeing Claudia as part of whatever your wellness goals are. She has an amazing bedside manner and her caring and compassionate nature is so infectious that you leave her office caring that much more about your own health and wellness. Her current working knowledge of all aspects of eastern medicine is matched only by her eagerness to learn more and be challenged. She's a gifted healer and I can feel her intuitive abilities by her mere presence. She's the best! read more

I've been seeing Claudia on and off for years. Last fall I started seeing her weekly for several months while trying to get pregnant. I was pregnant in 6 months! I'm now 5 months pregnant, and recently had a very bad cold. I tried taking Tylenol and treating the cold myself for about 1 week because I was out of town. I was not making much progress, and my chest and head still felt full of congestion. the day after I got home, I went to see Claudia. her treatment was miraculous! She used acupuncture needles and cupping to open my lungs. I felt 100 times better that very night! I could sleep and breathe normally again. I can't believe how fast it worked. She also gave me some herbs which I took for several more days. Within a few days, I was completely healed and back to normal. Even though I've experienced her healing powers before, I was amazed. I plan to continue seeing Claudia throughout my pregnancy and after. read more

I started receiving treatment from Claudia shortly after having surgery on my broken ankle. She has been gentle, caring, and informative. I love my sessions with her and feel fully taken care of. I had tried acupuncture before through a community acupuncture clinic and didn't enjoy the experience. My time with Claudia is totally different. I get her full attention. I feel comfortable talking to her and sharing what is going on with me at each session. I highly recommend her. read more

Claudia is an amazing acupuncturist and healer. She never appears rushed, she's great at listening and has an intuitive sense about what I need as her patient. She's treated me with acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and prescribed herbs. I call her anytime I feel like I'm coming down with a cold, and I always feel better after my treatment. She's helped me fend off many colds and illnesses, and with a two-year old, I need all the help I can get. She's also helped me to understand so much more about Chinese medicine. I can't recommend her enough! read more

I took Claudia's Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine class and truly enjoyed her spirit and the way she explained complex topics in an easy to understand way. While I have not been treated by Claudia, I am confident that she is thoughtful, patient and highly intuitive with her clients. read more

Love this clinic and the work they do. I have received treatments from Austin in acupuncture and massage to help me with injury and stress. It was AMAZING. Austin is very talented and takes the time to get to know his patients. Highly recommend! read more

Claudia is such a gifted practitioner and her gentle and warm presence adds so much to the healing. When I realized I was getting monthly headaches tied to my menstrual cycle, I went to Claudia to support my body to heal from this pattern. After 6 months, the headaches are gone and I also understand so much more about my cycle and hormones. Claudia is so precise and gentle with the needles and thorough in her examination, inquiry, and education. Her treatments are so relaxing and replenishing too. I also benefitted from her herbal prescription and cupping (for the upper body tension that also contributed to the headaches). I can't recommend Venn Acupuncture and Claudia enough to help heal a condition or to keep your body, mind, and spirit in optimal condition. read more

Claudia is great. She is always attentive and I feel great going to her for acupuncture. She is also certified in Chi Gung so she was the only acupuncturist that has told me to breathe (even though I mostly don't even feel her needles, she is so good). The location is great, right on Telegraph along the 1R. 5 Stars for Claudia! read more

Claudia is a wonderful healer. I am trying to learn more about alternative medicines through her. I started to see her when she was a student. She is consistently but increasingly intuitive in her practice. I think that is because she is a natural listener. I never feel rushed with her, and I really appreciate the herbs that she prescribes me. They help me manifest something of my previous session with her when I take them as she suggests. I recommend her highly. Thank you for everything, Claudia! read more