Chinese medicine is more than needles. See how acupuncture, herbs, nutrition and bodywork fit together at my Oakland practice. Book your first visit today.

A truth many people overlook when they are in pain is that an injury changes as it moves beyond the acute stage. With the right balance of treatment, strengthening, stretching, and recovery, there are often opportunities to support healing and reduce the risk of persistent pain.

Discover how acupuncture may connect with the interstitium, fascia, fluid movement, and whole-body healing with Jenny Crissman in Oakland.

Bay Area seasonal allergies can disrupt daily life with congestion, sneezing, and sinus pressure. Learn how acupuncture may help support relief naturally.

Perimenopause can feel like hormonal chaos! One woman deals with hot flashes and night sweats. Another struggles with insomnia, anxiety, irritability, headaches, brain fog, or cycles that suddenly become unpredictable. For many, it feels like their body changed the rules without warning.

When the seasons shift in the Bay Area, Oakland gets moving. Longer days and better weather

pull people outdoors for hikes, Spring Skiing, runs, weekend sports, yard work, and “I should

get back into it” fitness bursts.

Discover how acupuncture can support GLP-1 therapy by easing nausea, improving digestion, reducing stress eating, and stabilizing blood sugar. Book GLP-1 support with Jenny Crissman, L.Ac. in Oakland.

In today’s fast-paced world, chronic stress has become nearly unavoidable. Many people in Oakland and across the San Francisco Bay Area struggle with fatigue, anxiety, burnout, sleep disturbances, and hormonal imbalances - all common signs of adrenal dysfunction. At the center of this issue is cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone. When cortisol is out of balance for too long, it can profoundly impact physical, mental, and emotional well-being.