Naoko Koike, L. Ac.
Oakland/Berkeley, CA
2914 Domingo Avenue, Suite B (just above Peet's Coffee)
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is one aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic system of healing which originated in China and has been used in various Asian countries for thousands years for the purposes of preventing illness and restoring health.
Acupuncture treats many different health conditions by stimulating acupuncture points mapped systematically on the body. By inserting thin, disposable stainless-steel needles at these locations, the acupuncturist helps balance the body's natural healing energy, promoting the smooth circulation of nutrients, blood, and body fluids in the entire body system and encouraging the uninterrupted flow of energy on which our health depends.
Each acupuncture treatment is individualized according to the needs of the patient, based on various types of assessments. These may include tongue and pulse diagnosis, orthopedic examination, or palpation of injured areas.
Types of Available Services:
Full Acupuncture Treatment
A full acupuncture treatment may include, but is not limited to: acupuncture, cupping, ear acupuncture, tuina, herbal treatment, herbal prescription, and diet consultation.
Tuina (Chinese Structural Massage)
Tuina therapy addresses the muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints, helping to relax constricted tissues, increase range-of-motion, and restore balanced muscle function.
Ear Acupuncture
Ear acupuncture treats a wide variety of pathological conditions by stimulating acupuncture points on the ear with needles and/or seeds adhered to the surface of the skin. This therapy is especially suitable as an aid in dieting, to help quit smoking, or as adjunct therapy for addiction recovery.
Cupping
Cupping therapy uses glass jars, or cups, attached to the skin through suction created by applied heat. This suction draws stagnant blood and fluid to the surface of the body where it is more easily dispersed. Will cause bruising.
Herbal Liniment Treatment
Herbal liniment treatment aids in the recovery of acute or chronic injuries to muscles, ligaments, or tendons. Herbal liniments may be applied to the injured areas through massage, or parts of the body may be immersed in an herbal bath. Excellent therapy for sports injuries.
Herbal Prescription
Personalized herbal prescriptions are uniquely designed to restore more harmonious metabolic function by addressing your specific health condition. Prescriptions may be easily filled at several local herb shops.
Diet Consultation
Individualized diet consultation based on traditional Chinese medical theory helps the patient adjust their eating habits to their environment, the season, and their own constitutional needs, and is an excellent step towards developing healthful eating habits.