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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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Cosmetic Acupuncture and Microneedling

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Acupuncture and Physical Therapy: Why More Patients Are Combining Both for Better Recovery

Published November 9, 2026
Acupuncture and Physical Therapy: Why More Patients Are Combining Both for Better Recovery

Across hospitals, sports medicine clinics, orthopedic practices, and wellness centers, acupuncture and physical therapy are being used together to help patients recover from injuries, reduce chronic pain, and improve quality of life. Far from competing approaches, acupuncture and physical therapy often complement one another remarkably well.

How Acupuncture Is Helping Patients Finally Sleep Again

How Acupuncture Is Helping Patients Finally Sleep Again

It’s 2:17 a.m., and you’re staring at the ceiling for the fourth night in a row. You’ve already tried melatonin, herbal teas, blackout curtains, white noise machines, and sleep apps reminding you to “relax,” but your mind is still racing through tomorrow’s responsibilities. Your body is exhausted, but your brain refuses to cooperate and by morning, you are irritable, Continue reading

Acupuncture for Stroke Recovery: Rebuilding the Brain

Acupuncture for Stroke Recovery: Rebuilding the Brain

When a stroke hits, life can change in an instant. One moment you’re preparing breakfast before work, and the next you’re on the kitchen floor unable to move one side of your body. The weeks that follow are then filled with hospital visits, rehabilitation appointments, and often frustration. Tasks once performed automatically like buttoning a shirt, lifting a coffee Continue reading

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