Acupuncture  Oakland

Approach

Jenny sees her practice as a place to heal, teach and grow wellness for every individual regardless of the starting point. Her approach – Energetic Alchemy! She combines the wisdom of ancient Chinese medicine diagnostics with nutrition advice with the benefits of modern functional medicine to create an individualized map to well-being. She also remains committed to creating wellness through continued self-care and patient education.

Background and Training

Jenny began practicing Integrative care in 1984.  After completing a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics she started on a career path aimed at prevention, care, and education.

She then incorporated the study of Chinese Medicine, completing her MS of  Acupuncture and Herbs.  She has maintained a current license in the state of California since 2003. Her clinical history includes 18 years of acupuncture clinical treatment and over 35 years of instruction and advising on the ever-changing relationship we have to food and wellness.

When she is not involved in clinic life you can always find her outdoors!  Biking, hiking, backpacking, swimming in rivers and alpine lakes.  OR cooking up nutritious meals and sharing time with friends.

Practice Focus Areas

  • Digestive issues, gut health

  • Adjunct cancer care

  • Women’s health

  • Pain and sports injury

Areas of Specialized Study

  • Integrative Cancer Care
    4 years of volunteer work/training at the Charlotte Maxwell Clinic for Integrative Cancer care. 

  • Sport Medicine
    Whitfield Reeves Acupuncture and Sports Medicine apprenticeship; specializing in treating pain, injuries and helping keep athletes training through recovery.

  • Autoimmune, Metabolic and Hormone Disorders
    Specialized study with Kerry Bones, Master herbalist.

  • Treatment Protocols

    • Acupuncture

    • Well-sourced herbal formulas

    • Nutritional supplements

    • Dietary guidance

    • Lifestyle suggestions


I was an acupuncture virgin and I have to admit I was a little nervous. But Jenny Crissman put me at ease as soon as she walked in the room. Jenny has a very calming energy and listens to what your needs are. I pursued acupuncture because I am a breast cancer survivor and am on a hormone med called Tamoxifen that has some negative side effects like leg cramps. Jenny was a miracle worker and was able to address these and other issues. Jenny went above and beyond and even wrote up a nutrition plan for me which has changed my life. I can’t say enough about how much I now love acupuncture and this practice.