Alameda Community Acupuncture

ELIZA DEAN IS AMAZING. So kind and empathetic and compassionate. She is the very model of what an acupuncturist should be. Moreover, her professional skills are outstanding.
I recommend her without reservation, but, in fairness, I recommend everyone at the clinic. They are all excellent!

I came in because my daughter asked to try acupuncture to treat an intermittent facial tic. Since I am unfamiliar with acupuncture, I decided to try it, too, to understand better what it's about. The practitioner asked about our symptoms and then said she would treat them without explaining her method or approach or what to expect, except that we would only need to expose our arms and lower legs. This surprised me. The first time I went in for chiropractic, the chiropractor took great pains to explain his approach and what to expect, even bringing out a skeleton to illustrate his points. Here, there was no discussion.

The shared space was relaxing, and I had no issue with others being treated simultaneously. Everyone was quiet and respectful. I felt nothing during the process. I dozed for half an hour on a comfortable bed with dim lighting. My daughter said she could feel pressure in certain areas and as though she was light-headed afterward. When we finished, the practitioner asked if we wanted to make a follow-up appointment. Again, no discussion of our experience, how we would know if the treatment had its intended effect, the prognosis for the future, or an explanation of what she had just done. We'll try elsewhere. I need to feel like this isn't some magic black box treatment.

I came here for the 3rd time and had Ana. She is just as amazing as the other two women I've had. All good experiences! Definitely coming back. My body is so relaxed for the rest of the day after leaving here.

I came here as a first time patient and worked with Ana. She was knowledgeable about my particular health condition and asked me more questions to get a better understanding.
On my first visit I got there 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork. When you enter the building it's a nice and quiet environment. You can help yourself to water or hot tea (nettle tea this time). Ana walked me through the payment process and gave me a tour of the space.
We went into the community room and there were about 4/5 massage tables and 10-12 zero gravity chairs. Ana chose a chair for me and once I was there I saw regulars come in and choose their own chair. Once we got into a chair she had me lift my pants and remove my sweater. She started to put in the needles and told me that shouldn't feel any pain and to let her know if I did. Only one needle out of 13 needed to be readjusted.
I stayed there for about 40 minutes and Ana kept checking in with me. During my session I felt at peace and time went by quickly. When Ana removed the needles I had some light bleeding from a point on my left ear. Ana said this was a good thing, I read more on the subject and saw that this indicates relief in an area that captures heat ( my ears are often hot and red) and that it means that the energy flow is being balanced.

I'm due to come back 2-3 times a week for the next 4-6 weeks to address my health issue. I am looking forward to returning to Alameda Community Acupuncture.

I've been coming to Alameda Community Acupuncture for almost 5 months now almost weekly and have absolutely noticed the difference in my health, which was not bad at all to begin with, but even the little issues or concerns I had are now gone.

This place truly is a little gem because it is affordable (sliding scale pay) due to its communal nature (you will be sitting in a large room with multiple people getting treatment at the same time). This does not bother me at all because everyone is pretty much napping and not staring at you. I fall asleep every time for about an hour due to being ultimately relaxed and wake up replenished (and not grumpy like normally).

I've never done acupuncture before so this has been my only experience with it, and to be honest I wasn't really expecting much, just maybe some extra relaxation. I met with Donna for my first initial appointment and mentioned few things I'd like to work on to balance my body and after our first session my 5+ year long elbow pain completely went away. I could not believe it! And now 5 months later it still hasn't come back.

Same with hormonal breakouts around my chin area. No mas! I haven't changed anything with my diet or lifestyle in general so I like to believe it is because of acupuncture. Our main focus with Eun (lovely lady!) has been hormonal balance with my treatments since I am at that age where that could use support.

Amazing.. works wonders.. been coming here since ACA opened up 5 years ago.. all practitioners are incredible.. ANA is my FAVORITE though... DONNA is INCREDIBLE too.. just as there are many crazies who reside in alameda... there are some that come here too.. fair warning..

Wow, I can't even begin to explain how much I love this place.

2 months ago, I was diagnosed with Bells Palsy. The whole right side of my face was paralyzed. When I went to see my doctor, she recommended this place! I was surprised that a western doctor would recommend acupuncture so I had to try it. At this point, I would do anything to get better. I am so happy I did!!! It was my first time and Donna was my acupuncturist. She explained everything thoroughly and made me feel welcome. It actually doesn't hurt. There are some places that stings more but it goes away in a second. She recommended to come 3x a week until my Bell's palsy gets better and that's exactly what I did. Since then, 2 months later, I would say I am 90% recovered. As far as payment, it is a sliding scale. For first time costumers, it's $35-45. For returning customers, it's $25-35. It is CASH ONLY so be prepared. They do break bills if you need it.

I wholeheartedly believe in acupuncture and I hope you try this place soon!

One of the most amazing healing place I ever been !
The owner is amazing and she always make sure to best provide her service to our community !
I went there for my back ,neck ,stress and just for fun for the sake of disconnect from the world !
I love this place and I strongly recommended!

I am so grateful to have a place where I can go any day of the week, often on short notice, when I am not feeling well. And that it's affordable! Every practitioner I have seen is kind, understanding, and thorough. And their needles/needling style is so gentle!

I've been going there for over a year, and in my experience, the treatments have been very effective. This week I was having cold and flu symptoms and with two visits, plus herbs, I have come through the illness very quickly. No matter what complaint I am having addressed, I always go into a deep meditation or even fall asleep once the needles are in place. It's so relaxing. ACA is a gift!

Took my dad there for his first time. The place can be a little neater. I think it is COVID thing- all stuff are putting away to the corner. Only practice stuff are for COVID protocol. We showed up 20 minutes early but she let us check in. Donna was very nice. They kept the room very warm, very comfortable setting. Hope the treatment can help my dad problem.