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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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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

How an Ancient Therapy Supports Modern Reproductive Health

Published June 1, 2026
How an Ancient Therapy Supports Modern Reproductive Health

Infertility affects millions of couples worldwide, and for many, the journey to conception involves more than medical testing and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) like IVF. Increasingly, patients and clinicians are exploring integrative care, combining conventional medicine with evidence-informed complementary therapies. Among the most studied of these is acupuncture, a component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practiced for more than Continue reading

The Benefits of Gua Sha: Ancient Technique, Modern Science

The Benefits of Gua Sha: Ancient Technique, Modern Science

For centuries, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have used Gua Sha to promote healing, circulation, and balance in the body. Think of it as a scraping therapy performed with a smooth-edged tool. Today, it has evolved from a full-body therapeutic practice into a global wellness and skincare ritual used by acupuncturists, massage therapists, estheticians, athletes, and everyday consumers.

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Meridian Theory: The Ancient Map of the Body

Meridian Theory: The Ancient Map of the Body

For thousands of years, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have described the human body using a very different “anatomy” than modern Western medicine. Instead of nerves, vessels, and organs alone, they spoke of an energetic network or a communication system linking every structure, function, and sensation.

This network is called the meridian system. Today, interest in acupuncture, fascia Continue reading

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