Alameda Acupuncture2258 Santa Clara Ave, Ste 1
Alameda, CA 94501(510) 814-6900- Testimonials
Dr. Nieters and his staff are outstanding! I was recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis of my right hip. The pain kept me awake at night and prevented me from playing ice hockey and engaging in any vigorous activity. My sports medicine physician recommended cortisone injections directly in the hip joint and then hip replacement. I had never had acupuncture but my daughter persuaded me to see Dr. Nieters before trying the injections or surgery.
He prescribed electro acupuncture, some... Read more »
My toddler was consistently getting colds. These colds would turn into bronchitis and croup. The pediatrician diagnosed him as mildly asthmatic. He was given two types of inhalers. I am a believer in holistic medicine and wanted to see if I could improve my child’s immune system. I went to see John on a parent’s recommendation. John asked me questions about his symptoms. He even asked me about symptoms that I knew he had but didn’t connect it with... Read more »
Great team at Alameda Acupuncture. I’m grateful for their support in helping me recover from a significant injury. Very supportive and comprehensive.
-Chris (yelp)
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