Alameda Acupuncture2258 Santa Clara Ave, Ste 1
Alameda, CA 94501(510) 814-6900- Testimonials
People look at me funny when I say “my acupuncturist got me pregnant” until I qualify it. My acupuncturist got my body healthy enough for me to get pregnant and carry to full term. I had numerous problems and Dr. Nieters was able to help immensely. I had been to western doctors before a friend recommended Dr. Nieters to me for my infertility.
Western doctors just pumped me full of synthetic hormones in the hopes that it would help... Read more »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 »
I have been a patient of John Nieters since he opened his practice and believe he actually saved my life when Western medicine could not. He is accomplished at dealing with multi-systemic illness as well as empowering you to take control of your own relationship with wellness. He is a dynamic healer and I would recommend his services to anyone.
– Eloise (facebook)
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Food as Medicine
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