Alameda Acupuncture2258 Santa Clara Ave, Ste 1
Alameda, CA 94501(510) 814-6900- Testimonials
I am so grateful for Alameda Acupuncture. I’ve been seeking fertility help for a few years now and won’t hesitate to drive up to Alameda (from Santa Cruz) for an appointment. I have complete confidence in the treatment I receive, whether it is the abdominal massage from Lynn, or the herbal remedies from John. What I find most beneficial is that even though I’m seeking help for fertility, Alameda Acupuncture has been able to pinpoint the underlying issues in my... Read more »
Dr. John Nieters, Lynn, everyone at Alameda Acupuncuture changed my painfilled exhausted self into a vibrant person again. Severe pain I’d had for 6 months and received lots of useless medications for was treated with herbs, acupuncture and cleansing diet. Pain is gone, folks. I love this place of support and health.
– Francine (yelp)
Alameda Acupuncture provides the kind of support for a healthy life that everyone can benefit from. The compassionate and nurturing care I receive has been invaluable in helping me. I’m most familiar with John Nieters yet I’ve also seen Phil Settels. I can recommend both of them highly. John Nieters brings decades of wisdom, experience, knowledge, and skill to his work with a good dose of warmth and humor. My health has improved and I’m grateful to have been introduced... Read more »
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Autoimmune Disease
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 your body feels like it’s fighting a war you don’t fully understand. continue reading
How Acupuncture Supports Healing in Autoimmune Diseases

In January 2025, Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have described — for the first time — the prevalence of autoimmune diseases in the U.S. Their research, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, reports that about 15 million people are estimated to have one or more of 105 autoimmune diseases. Treatments can vary but more and more people are looking for alternatives without harsh side effects. Patients are seeking out complementary treatments that address the whole person, not just the symptoms. Among these options, acupuncture stands out as a promising therapy with ancient roots and growing modern validation. continue reading
Using Acupuncture to Manage Autoimmune Diseases

Autoimmune diseases can prove to be intricate and seemingly unsolvable puzzles for many people. And statistics prove this to be true as millions worldwide are impacted by autoimmune diseases ranging from rheumatoid arthritis to lupus, Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis, irritable bowel disease, and even Parkinson’s disease. Conventional medicine can diagnose 100 different autoimmune conditions, however the treatments offered don’t completely resolve the issues associated with the disease and in extreme cases, no treatment is available at all. And yet, in the midst of all these medical challenges that autoimmune diseases present, acupuncture emerges as a promising ally, offering relief to those grappling with these often-complex health conditions. continue reading
Acupuncture and Autoimmune Diseases

Autoimmune diseases are a collective group of disorders that plague nearly 50 million people in the United States today. When a person suffers from an autoimmune disease it means their own immune system is attacking the body and altering or destroying the tissues. Autoimmune diseases include things like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, pernicious anemia, multiple sclerosis, irritable bowel disease and Parkinson’s disease. continue reading

