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Unique Vision of Health and Wellness

Integrative health care for the whole family using traditional acupuncture, trigger point dry needling, herbs, nutrition, tui na (orthopedic massage), and the latest in functional medicine and western medical laboratory testing. Alameda Acupuncture offers all of this right here in downtown Alameda, CA

Husband and wife team, Dr. John Nieters, L.Ac, DAOM and Dr. Jennifer Nieters, L.Ac. DACM offer compassionate healthcare informed by the latest research.  Traditional Chinese Medicine tailors each diagnosis or “pattern” to the individual.   The premise of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is that we are naturally healthy and vital.   Practitioners strive to restore the natural balance.  Most people describe the experience as restorative and rejuvenating.

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Acupuncture, Dry Needling and Herbs

Functional Medicine and Advanced Laboratory Testing

Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Acupuncture

Cosmetic Acupuncture and Microneedling

Nutrition and Diet Therapy

Continuing Education Classes

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How Acupuncture Combines with Adjunctive Therapies for Holistic Wellness

Published May 19, 2025
How Acupuncture Combines with Adjunctive Therapies for Holistic Wellness

You might not think of combining acupuncture with other holistic wellness practices, but it is a great option to pair with a variety of adjunctive therapies. Let’s look at three different options to see how they might compliment each other and benefit a patient’s overall health and wellness journey. 

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Finding Balance: How Acupuncture Eases the Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

Finding Balance: How Acupuncture Eases the Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

When someone receives a cancer diagnosis, it can feel like the world has tilted on its axis. The whirlwind of medical appointments, chemotherapy sessions, and the relentless tide of side effects can leave patients drained. Nausea, fatigue, and neuropathy can cloud the difficult days of treatment, making each step forward feel heavier than the last. Many oncologists are becoming

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The Benefits of the Anti-Inflammatory Diet

The Benefits of the Anti-Inflammatory Diet

When people face a variety of health challenges or simply changes in how they feel and their relationship to food, they may change their philosophy and look to food as medicine. And for those diligent enough to do the research, they may discover the anti-inflammatory diet—a nutritional approach that some say has transformed their life. 

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