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Unique Vision of Health and Wellness

Integrative health care for the whole family using traditional acupuncture, trigger point dry needling, herbs, nutrition, tui na (orthopedic massage), and the latest in functional medicine and western medical laboratory testing. Alameda Acupuncture offers all of this right here in downtown Alameda, CA

Husband and wife team, Dr. John Nieters, L.Ac, DAOM and Dr. Jennifer Nieters, L.Ac. DACM offer compassionate healthcare informed by the latest research.  Traditional Chinese Medicine tailors each diagnosis or “pattern” to the individual.   The premise of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is that we are naturally healthy and vital.   Practitioners strive to restore the natural balance.  Most people describe the experience as restorative and rejuvenating.

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Acupuncture, Dry Needling and Herbs

Functional Medicine and Advanced Laboratory Testing

Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Acupuncture

Cosmetic Acupuncture and Microneedling

Nutrition and Diet Therapy

Continuing Education Classes

The Role of Pediatric Acupuncture in Children’s Health

Published December 8, 2025
The Role of Pediatric Acupuncture in Children’s Health

There are a variety of reasons for parents to seek out a pediatric acupuncturist. It usually isn’t the first resource sought out when a child is suffering from insomnia, infrequent bowel movements, or other digestive issues. However, more and more parents are looking for ways to treat these issues that don’t involve prescription medication that often has side effects

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Pinpointing Migraine Relief with Acupuncture

Pinpointing Migraine Relief with Acupuncture

According to the CDC, in the United States, over 15 percent of all adults complain about severe headaches or migraines, with prevalence among women more than twice as high as among men. In 2021, 4.3% of adults aged ≥18 years reported being bothered a lot by headache or migraine in the past 3 months, with a higher percentage among women

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Needle by Needle: Acupuncture and Healing from Trauma

Needle by Needle: Acupuncture and Healing from Trauma

People can experience trauma in a variety of ways. Trauma can be physical or emotional. It can be the result of an event like a car accident or through a relationship like with an abusive parent, teacher/coach, or spouse. Trauma doesn’t just reside in the mind but rather embeds itself deep in the body. 

It can be tricky to

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