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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.
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 →
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 →
This November OAP would like to encourage our community to support its neighbors by donating to the Alameda County Community Food Bank. We will be hosting a virtual food drive Continue Reading →