Alameda Acupuncture2258 Santa Clara Ave, Ste 1
Alameda, CA 94501(510) 814-6900- Testimonials
Alameda Acupuncture provides the kind of support for a healthy life that everyone can benefit from. The compassionate and nurturing care I receive has been invaluable in helping me. I’m most familiar with John Nieters yet I’ve also seen Phil Settels. I can recommend both of them highly. John Nieters brings decades of wisdom, experience, knowledge, and skill to his work with a good dose of warmth and humor. My health has improved and I’m grateful to have been introduced... Read more »
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 »
My experience in receiving acupuncture treatments is extensive. I’ve seen numerous practitioners over the years for infertility, acid reflux and tendinitis. This year, I’ve been suffering from tennis elbow / partial tear in my tendon. I’ve been trying everything from massage therapy, castor oil wrap, flexbar, acupuncture etc. and even stopped playing tennis for 2 months.
Then I recently bumped into Jenny Nieters at a dog park in Pasadena, while she was visiting her family. We started chatting and found... Read more »
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Tag Archives: depression
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Can Acupuncture Help with Depression?
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Acupressure Points to Help Depression
We’re confident that you’ve heard of acupuncture, but do you know where it comes from?
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