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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

How Acupuncture Is Helping People Navigate Autoimmune Disease

Published August 24, 2026
How Acupuncture Is Helping People Navigate Autoimmune Disease

For those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, mornings can be measured in minutes. How long before the stiffness eases? How long before gripping the coffee cup without pain is a reality? How long before feeling normal kicks in?

Even if you follow your rheumatologist’s treatment plan, take your medications, adjust your diet and pace your lifestyle, there are days when Continue reading

Finding Relief in the Middle of Change: Acupuncture Supporting Women Through Menopause

Finding Relief in the Middle of Change: Acupuncture Supporting Women Through Menopause

Many women recognize the symptoms: your body feels like it’s on fire, hot flashes inconveniently interrupting important meetings, night sweats soaking the sheets, mood swings, and fatigue that no amount of coffee could fix. These are the symptoms that usher in the menopause era.

Doctors might suggest hormone replacement therapy (HRT), but for those looking for solutions addressing the Continue reading

Acupuncture as a Supportive Therapy in Cancer Care

Acupuncture as a Supportive Therapy in Cancer Care

Anyone going through cancer treatment remembers certain milestones; diagnosis day, first/last day of chemo, and hopefully the eventual all clear appointment. First, the focus is on survival. But as the weeks pass, it isn’t just cancer that patients are fighting. It’s the nausea that lingers for days, the bone-deep fatigue, the sleepless nights, and the anxiety that creeps in Continue reading

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