Alameda Acupuncture2258 Santa Clara Ave, Ste 1
Alameda, CA 94501(510) 814-6900- Testimonials
John is fantastic! Very attentive. During my first visit his medical history was more thorough than any I got from a regular doctor. The office staff is amazing! My results for allergies have been excellent. I highly recommend John and his staff.
– Patrick (yelp)
Very simply put, Dr. John Nieters saved my life. I came to him at a low point in my life- physically, emotionally and spiritually. I did not realize how sick I was but I did know I was in serious trouble. John’s great ability as a diagnostician and acupuncturist and skillful use of Chinese herbs gradually brought me back to the land of the living. My Kaiser MD not only could not diagnose or treat me but... Read more »
Plain and simple, John saved my husband’s life. My husband had been diagnosed with MRSA–the resistant staff infection. He had been given round after round of antibiotics by his Western doctors, kept getting passed around, and kept getting worse. This went on for months. I looked at him one day and thought, if I don’t do something else, he’s going to be gone in a few months. I took him to John. My husband was very weak by then, but... Read more »
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