Areas of Specialization
John is nationally and internally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.
John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.
John was the first acupuncturist in Alameda to be board certified in Oriental Reproductive Medicine. He teaches Integrative Gynecology courses and Integrative Endocrinology in a Chinese Medical Doctoral programs.
Dr Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.
Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients, within the scope of his practice.
Some areas that might be covered in addition to the standard focus of Traditional Chinese Medicine are: Functional Medicine, Advanced Functional Laboratory Analysis, herb/drug interactions, lifestyle changes and nutrition.
Some conditions Dr. John treats are:
- Adrenal dysfunction (ME/CFS, POTS, dysautonomia, orthostatic hypotension, fatigue)
- Post viral recovery
- Post-stroke recovery
- Neuro-degenerative diseases
- Thyroid disorders (hypothyroid including Hashimoto’s, hyperthyroid)
- Diabetes & endocrine dysfunction
- Gastrointestinal disorders (SIBO, SIFO, Leaky Gut, IBS, Pain, Colitis)
- Immune dysfunction & autoimmune disorders
- Inflammation
- Gynecology (fertility, PMS, PCOS, menstrual pain, peri-menopause, menopause and general hormonal balancing)
- Cardiovascular Disorders (cholesterol management, circulatory disorders, stroke prevention, arrhythmia)
“Over 50 years ago, I tried Chinese medicine as a last resort. The results changed the course of my life.” – John Nieters
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- Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, DAOM
- Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, MSTCM
- California Licensed Acupuncturist, L.Ac.
- NCCAOM, National Certifications in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
- Certified in Functional Medicine by Functional Medicine University, FMU
- Certified in ABORM (American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine) – retired
- President, Academy of Chinese Culture & Health Sciences, ACCHS (2011-2015)
- 3rd oldest Acupuncture college in the USA
- Chairman of the Acupuncture Advisory Committee of MIEC Insurance
- Host, The Balancing Point radio show and podcast
- Host, The Medicine Men radio show and podcast
- Certified Integrative Diabetes Protocol, Xin Hua Hospital, China
- Certified Gynecology & Internal Medicine, Zhejiang University, China
- Professor of Chinese Medicine Gynecology
- Diplomate National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics
- Professor Five Branches University
- Professor Academy of Chinese Culture & Health Sciences, ACCHS
- Professor University of East-West Medicine
- Lecturer, U.C. Berkeley, Integrative Medicine
- Speaker, The Commonwealth Club, SF
- Author, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs“
- Co-author, “Practical Fertility, The 90 Day Plan”
