Alameda Acupuncture2258 Santa Clara Ave, Ste 1
Alameda, CA 94501(510) 814-6900- Testimonials
John Nieters has been a huge help to our family. My husband was having a lot of health issues (terrible migraines, stabbing stomach pains, anxiety, the list goes on) and after $10,000 in medical bills no western doctor was able to help him. So we went to see John. My husband was diagnosed with a rare auto immune disorder and since he has been in Johns care he has been doing great. I’m not joking when I say that John... Read more »
John has been helping me with my health for several years now and I always appreciate the depth of his knowledge and his medical curiosity. Not only is his knowledge broad-based, but he brings an unusual warmth and generosity of spirit to his caring practice. John has helped me primarily with thyroid and bone density issues, but I also see him if I have an injury or bad cold/flu symptoms. Today I stopped into the Saturday morning drop-in clinic at... Read more »
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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... Read more »
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Nutrition
Balance Your Body – Stave off COVID-19

If you feel like you’re battling frequent colds, a cough that won’t quit, or just seem to be tired all the time, it may benefit you to find time for a daily walk or simple exercise routine. Doing this a few times per week can have many health benefits and help build your immune system.
Viruses such as COVID-19 take hold in our bodies when our immune systems are at their weakest points. Below are a few ways to help increase your immune function so your body can function as it’s meant to and stay balanced! continue reading
Foods to Eat to Help Depression

Many have heard the question posed what came first, the chicken or the egg? But how does that concept apply to depression? It’s well-known that when we’re depressed, our motivation and interest in maintaining a healthy and balanced diet subsides in the same way our energy does. Harvard Medical Students positioned that same question in relation to depression; what came first, depression or a poor diet? continue reading
Food Color and Nutrition

In Chinese medical theory, food is considered medicine. Food has qualities and functions biochemically and energetically that target specific organs. Not only that, but the action a particular food takes to benefit that organ in terms of taste, color and temperature is what is included in Five Element theory. Food has a relationship to both the natural elements as well as the organs in the body and balances the elements of fire, earth, metal, water and wood to healthy, generating cycles. continue reading
Lecture on Brain Health and Dementia Prevention

Many people like to add walnuts to food to add some zest and a little crunchy kick, but walnuts are much more than a flavor additive, as they are chock full of healthy properties and have been used in Asia as an overall health tonic and brain booster for years. Let’s take a nutty look at walnuts.
Free Health Lecture on 1/19/19 at 3:00pm
Presenter: Dr. John Nieters, L.Ac. DAOM
Brain Health, Dementia and Neurological Disease Prevention
Location: Alameda Acupuncture Annex
RSVP to reserve your seat. Seating is limited.
Eating According to TCM: Five Foods for Spring

Spring is a time of renewal, regeneration, growth and energy. The plants and animals awaken from the slumber of the cold winter months. The vital nutrients that have been stored in the roots of the plants and the bodies of the animals, comes to the surface and life becomes more vibrant and fluid. Human beings are no different. Humans tend to stay indoors more during the winter months and sometimes pack on a little extra weight in the process. As the weather warms, humans become more gregarious and spend more time outside enjoying nature. This is just a natural process. continue reading

