Alma Acupuncture

A sign that it's time to give me a call.

Home is where the heart is, and mine is in Oakland.

Traditional Chinese medicine is what I do. Helping my patients live a pain-free life is what I love!

When you walk through our doors, you're one step closer to a healthier body.

The cold weather can cause stiff joints. We've got just the cure!

These hands come with years of experience.

Traditional Chinese medicine works to strengthen one’s vital energy so that the body can heal itself.

Trust your body with the best.

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At the first sign of a cold (e.g. sore or scratchy throat), put some oil or lotion on your neck and upper back. Use the edge of a soup spoon to scrape in a downward direction with firm pressure on the back and side of your neck, going down as far as to between the shoulder blades. After, wipe off the excess oil and keep your neck warm. Often this can prevent a cold from developing as it stimulated the lymph glands. It is normal for the skin to turn red and the redness will go away in a short time.

A new year means a new calendar. Don't forget to add your appointment to your 2020 planner!

Did you know that in the winter, from a Chinese medicine perspective it is more important to keep your lower body warm than your upper? Avoiding bare feet, shorts and sitting on cold surfaces is advisable when the weather is cold.

Align your priorities -- put your health first.