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- TestimonialsI just wanted to send a short note to express a large thank you. I have suffered from bursitis (and some arthritis) in my hips for years. I have had physical therapy and many painful cortisone shots that help short term then the pain comes right back. While visiting my daughter I went to see her acupuncturist, Jenny. The treatment was like a miracle. My hip pain gone! I am back to exercising, and taking long walks, something I was... Read more »
Jenny Nieters and John Nieters are wonderful acupuncturists who take great care of their patients. Jenny has taken care of my achilles heel pain, lumbar pain, and diagnosed more accurately than others quadratus lumborum instability. John is extremely knowledgable about all things reproductive and brings a quiet nurturing atmosphere to his practice. I entrust these folks with my care wholeheartedly.
Ashley McCaughan DVM Marina Village Veterinary and Holistic Care 943 Marina Village Parkway... Read more »John and Jenny Nieters at Alameda Acupuncture are absolute gems.
I stumbled across John’s radio show, The Balancing Point, and had been a listener for a while when I decided to make an appointment. Years after having my son, my menstrual cycles never really came back and I was having lots of different symptoms that seemed to point to endocrine issues.
My first appointment with John was awesome. He spent at least two hours with me, talking and getting to
... Read more »I have been a patient of John Nieters for many years. He is an amazing healer who has helped me though physical and emotional challenges. Dr. John is generous with his time and extremely knowledgeable. He is the first one whose opinion I seek when my health needs attention.
Last Spring after he assessed my shoulder and hip pain he recommended that Jenny treat me. This recurring pain had remained with me through several years of regular massage, regular chiropractic
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I have been anxious ( in a good way), to submit my testimonial regarding Dr. John and Jenny Nieters of Alameda Acupuncture!!!! THEY ARE FANTABULOUS /that means, fantastic and fabulous !!! I love them dearly. They are just very empathic, humble, very intelligent and down home folks.I have been treating 12 weeks with Jenny Nieters. Her combination of Chinese Medicine with Acupuncture, is genius. She knows her stuff, 100%. She has such a sweet disposition, a
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Alameda Sports Acupuncturist Jenny Nieters seen in Netflix Documentary Series Receiver
Netflix Receiver, a Sports Documentary Series released this week and has shot to number one. It follows the 2023 season of NFL receivers Davante Adams, Justin Jefferson, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel and Amon-Ra St. Brown. In each show the excitement of the NFL season and the pure grit and discipline of the players is on display. It is an intimate behind-the-scenes window into the world of professional sports. In Episode 8, you can see Alameda Acupuncture’s Jenny Nieters working with George Kittle as he prepares for the Super Bowl. Dr. Jenny kept her participation in the show a secret from friends in family in order to surprise them. This week the cat is out of the bag!
July 14, 2024 Continuing Education, Berkeley, CA Sports Acupuncture: Hip Flexor Muscles Course
Sports Acupuncture: Hip Flexor Muscles
Instructor: Dr. Jenny Nieters, L.Ac. DACM
Alameda Acupuncture Corp
7 ceus / $525
California CE provider 1748 / NCCAOM PDA provider 9291
When: July 14, 2024 9am-5pm
Where: AIMC 2550 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Description Hip flexor strains are a common sports injury. Learn the anatomy, assessment and acupuncture point locations for the hip flexor muscles. Treatment of these muscles can help with injury recovery and prevention, as well as enhance athletic performance. This course will allow the student to feel more confident in the assessment and acupuncture treatment of the hip flexor muscles.
Goals and Objectives
1. Develop clarity about the anatomy of the iliacus, psoas, rectus femoris, tensor fascia latae, sartorius and pectineus.
2. Learn to assess and palpate these areas with sensitivity and awareness of neurovascular structures.
3. Learn most common locations of hip flexor muscle strains.
4. Supervised practice for palpation and needling.
5. Learn how to use electrical stimulation effectively.
July 13, 2024 Continuing Education Berkeley Sports Acupuncture: Ankle Pain, Mobility and Stability Course
Sports Acupuncture: Ankle Pain, Mobility and Stability Course
Instructor: Dr. Jenny Nieters, L.Ac. DACM
Alameda Acupuncture Corp
7 ceus / $525
California CE provider 1748 / NCCAOM PDA provider 9291
When: July 13, 2024 9am-5pm
Where: AIMC 2550 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Registration Link Here
Description
Ankle sprains are a common orthopedic complaint. After an ankle sprain there is an increased risk of recurrent sprains and functional ankle instability. Appropriate evaluation and treatment can decrease the likelihood of these complications. This course will include an overview of the most common mechanism of injury, the relevant anatomy, orthopedic assessment and concise acupuncture treatment to address pain, mobility and stability.
Goals and Objectives
1. Identify the most commonly injured ankle ligament and the associated mechanism of injury.
2. Learn evaluation of a patient presenting with an ankle injury and/or chronic instability.
3. Practice assessment, including orthopedic tests and palpation.
4. Supervised practice for needling key anatomical regions
What is Electroacupuncture?
While you might be familiar with what acupuncture is, have you ever heard of electroacupuncture? Just like traditional acupuncture, electroacupuncture uses needles on various acupuncture points. The difference comes in that with electroacupuncture, a small electrode is attached to the needles which allows a small amount of electricity to pass through, giving a slight vibration or low hum during treatment.