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More than ever, we need communities that are diverse, sustainable and resilient. Healthy communities are built by healthy people, and that’s where we come in. We envision Oakland as a place where individuals, families and businesses can grow and thrive.

We take our mission to build community and cultivate health very seriously. This section of the website aims to further those goals by providing information on community acupuncture, health and nutrition as well as local businesses and organizations who are making a difference in Oakland and the Bay Area.

My Favorite Point: Sarah on SP 6

Posted on January 26, 2026 by jeff

As its name, “Three Leg Intersection” suggests, San Yin Jiao or SP6 is said to be the meeting point of the 3 Yin (or medial) channels of the leg.  One Continue Reading →

Posted in Blog, Health & Wellness | Tagged #Spleen 6, acupuncture, Oakland

My Favorite Points: Evelyn on Kidney 9 Zhubin (Guest House)

Posted on January 26, 2026 by jeff

The text books tell us that Kidney 9 (KD9) clears heat and phlegm, regulates Qi and alleviates pain. As is so often the case when discussing Chinese Medicine, this description Continue Reading →

Posted in Blog, Health & Wellness | Tagged #kidney 9, acupuncture, Oakland

My Favorite Points: Jeff on Ba Xie

Posted on December 3, 2025 by jeff

The points called Ba Xie translate as the 8 Pathogens and are considered to be extra points; meaning that they are not on a specific meridian. (There are 6 meridians Continue Reading →

Posted in Blog, Community Acupuncture, Health & Wellness | Tagged #ba xie, acupuncture, Oakland

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  • Testimonial – Lea Arellano
    Oakland Acupuncture ProjectThanks so much I love all of you and what you are doing!!!!!!!  Keep it up!!!  I am so grateful for your partnering with me on my healthcare.  OAP rocks!!!! Tell them I said so! Thanks for the Occupy Oakland support!!!!!!! Yay!!!!!!!

    -Lea Arellano

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