Acupuncture in Alameda

“I had my first acupuncture and cupping session at Good Witch Wellness & Apothecary in Alameda with Sarah North, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the moment I walked in, Sarah made me feel completely at ease...she’s warm, genuinely caring, and took the time to really listen to my (very lengthy!) health and wellness history. She even researched my specific concerns, including a detached vitreous and ongoing TMJ pain, before our appointment.

Throughout the entire process, Sarah explained what she was doing, why she was doing it, and how each tool worked, which made me feel informed and comfortable. Her attention to detail and personal approach are rare to find, and I’m so excited to continue working with her on my wellness journey. Highly recommend!“

“Kim is thorough when preparing to massage the body. I would recommend her to anyone who’s having problems with aches and pains, or just needing to relax. Looking forward to my next appointment.“

“Really great place, personable and professional. Rebecca is so thorough and passionate about her treatments.The billing/scheduling staff are also so efficient and friendly. I always leave here feeling better and so relaxed!“

“I had an injury on my left foot that was making running or even walking fast difficult. Also I had chronic 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 >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).“

“Dr. Amenti is the best! Not only is she one of the kindest humans on the planet but she also has a Master's in Acupuncture. Her specialty is pain management. She has helped me to heal a multitude of ailments quickly. That's why I keep coming back and referring her to all of my friends! They let me know with huge smiles on their faces, how great their experience was as well. Highly recommend this wise woman.“

“Tracy is fantastic, for so many reasons! I came to Island Acupuncture for fertility support, once we decided to expand our family with baby #2. I had never gotten acupuncture before, and I'm so grateful to have found Tracy. It took us 7 months to conceive our first child (within average but still grueling!), so at the young age of 36 I wanted to do all I could to improve our chances with baby #2. So to Island Acupuncture I went!Long story short - We got pregnant on our very first try! I started weekly sessions with Tracy about 3 months before we planned to start trying, to prepare my body for a healthy conception and pregnancy. We weren't expecting it to happen right away, but we conceived on our first attempt after 3 months of treatment! I'm now 24 weeks along and have since moved away from Alameda, but I definitely would have continued with Tracy through the pregnancy if I could.In addition to acupuncture, I got so much more than I expected out of the experience. Tracy demonstrates such kindness and empathy in her treatment, seeking to understand not only your physical needs/concerns but also the emotional side. She takes time to help you understand what she's doing and why, and went above and beyond to advise on my holistic fertility journey - not just the acupuncture and herbal supplements she provided. She recommended a free fertility app to track temperature, ovulation, and menstrual symptoms, and took time before each session to review that week's chart and help me better understand my own reproductive system. I also appreciate that she never claimed her tools were the definitive answer to fertility - she was honest and research-driven in her approach, often explaining that these were simply drops in a larger bucket, contributing to a healthier reproductive cycle. She's a kind and brilliant practitioner and I cannot recommend her more!“

“This is an overdue review but I just want to share my experience & how thankful I am to Jacob. I've heard that accupuncture could help with conceiving, which had been an ultimate goal of mine for some years. After going to Jacob last November 2021, I decided to get his package deal it was 5 or 6 sessions for a great price. I explained to Jacob I was there for both some should pain as well as trying to conceive. He focuse on points that would help both. Every session was so relaxing, I'd go on my lunch break and come back to work so refreshed yet also sleepy. LoL anyways my last session with Jacob was early/mid January 2022 and I ended up conceiving at the end of February! Coincidence? I think not, doing accupuncture took so much stress off my body that I truly believe that it helped me to conceive. I can't thank Jacob enough & would recommend him to anybody. I plan to see him again in the future whether it's during or after my pregnancy.“

“I was in bad shape with a chronic neck problem and I called Dr Lam's office. He said I could come right away. He performed Acupuncture magic on me and that night was the first night I was able to sleep in a week! Highly Recommended.“

“I originally came to Grace while suffering from Bell's Palsy, but the truth is, that was only part of 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.“

“Melissa is the best acupuncturist I’ve ever been to. She really listens and has helped me so much. I highly recommend her.“

“Jen is a fantastic acupuncture practitioner, herbalist, and person who is going to get you feeling better. I've been to many acupuncturists and none have left me feeling as good as she has, or given as much useful and insightful information. She even helped me lower my blood pressure significantly with herbs when a decade of western medication and exercise failed“

“Dr.Men is one of the best acupuncturists in the bay area. She has a lifetime of expertise from her training in China that she brought over to the U.S. She also teaches acupuncture, sharing her decades of knowledge. She cares deeply about every patient, and thinks through their issues. She has managed my auto-immune issues and chronic fatigue, keeping me healthy. She is kind, expert, never rushes, with affordable fees (The one outlier review seems very out of left field)“

“I've been coming here for at least a year now and part of their Bespoke Medspa Membership. Can't recommend this place enough! Skilled and attentive massage therapists, staff is super nice, relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. Recommend Dawn, Luz and Cindy for massages. Overall whether you're looking for a deep tissue massage to relieve muscle tension or a relaxing Swedish massage to de-stress, BeSpoke has something for everyone.“