Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Acupuncture & Wellness Partner in San Jose
At Juniper Acupuncture, we believe in harnessing the body's innate healing capacity through non-invasive, low-risk modalities rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Founded by Angelica Acton, L.Ac., QME, a second-generation acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical experience, we specialize in treating orthopedic injuries, stress-related conditions, and women's health issues using acupuncture, cupping, dietary guidance, and herbal medicine. Our practice emphasizes personalized care by integrating detailed patient histories with physical diagnostics to address root causes rather than symptoms. We combine specialized certifications in Sports Medicine, Tuina massage, and Five Element acupuncture to create holistic treatment plans tailored to each individual's needs.Our commitment to community well-being extends beyond treatment rooms through educational outreach on healthy lifestyle practices that support immune function and longevity. Unlike conventional approaches that mask symptoms with chemical interventions, we focus on restoring natural bodily balance while minimizing side effects. Patients consistently report rapid pain relief, improved mobility, and enhanced mental clarity following our treatments, validated by numerous testimonials documenting successful outcomes for conditions ranging from sciatica to chronic stress.
Services
Acupuncture for Athletes
Repetitive Stress Injury
Stress Management
Women's Health
Facial Rejuvenation
Gua Sha
Cupping
Dietary Consultation
Chinese Herbs
Introductory Consult
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized acupuncture treatments tailored to individual health needs.
- Our founder has over 15 years of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- We combine acupuncture with dietary consultations for holistic wellness.
- Specialized certifications in Sports Medicine and Five Element acupuncture guide our approach.
- Second-generation practitioners apply intergenerational acupuncture expertise to modern conditions.
What people say
Could dance again
Godsend
Amazing
Pain free
Gentle touch
Services
Acupuncture for Athletes
Specialized treatments address exercise-related injuries and performance optimization. Using precise needle placement, we accelerate recovery from strains and enhance athletic capacity. Patients experience faster return to activity with reduced pain and improved mobility.
Repetitive Stress Injury
Comprehensive evaluation identifies movement pattern imbalances causing work-related pain. Acupuncture combined with postural guidance alleviates nerve compression and muscular tension. Provides lasting relief for neck, back, and limb discomfort from repetitive motions.
Stress Management
Targets stress-induced sleep disturbances and emotional imbalance through neuro-regulatory acupuncture. Combines mind-body techniques to restore hormonal equilibrium. Patients achieve deeper relaxation and improved emotional resilience within weeks.
Women's Health
Balances hormonal systems to address menstrual irregularities and menopausal transitions. Integrates acupuncture with herbal protocols for natural symptom management. Supports fertility optimization and postpartum recovery through constitutional treatment plans.
Facial Rejuvenation
Non-invasive treatment reduces visible aging signs through microcirculation enhancement. Stimulates collagen production and skin tone uniformity without injections. Patients achieve lifted appearance and improved skin texture with minimal downtime.
People
Angelica Acton
Licensed Acupuncturist, QME
Founder of Juniper Acupuncture with Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University. Specializes in Sports Medicine and psycho-emotional balancing. Second-generation practitioner with 15+ years clinical experience addressing orthopedic and chronic health conditions.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We specialize in musculoskeletal injuries, stress-related disorders, women's health issues, and chronic pain management through acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
Is acupuncture painful?
Most patients feel minimal discomfort during needle insertion with our gentle techniques using ultra-fine, sterile needles.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide superbill documentation for out-of-network PPO benefits. Patients should verify acupuncture coverage with their insurance provider.
How many sessions will I need?
Acute injuries often resolve in 2-3 visits while chronic conditions require 6-8 sessions. Maintenance plans recommended for ongoing wellness support.
What makes your approach unique?
Combines second-generation acupuncture expertise with modern clinical training, addressing whole-body systems through personalized treatment protocols.
Are herbal formulas safe?
Chinese herbal prescriptions use standardized, tested ingredients with no recreational drug interactions when properly administered by licensed practitioners.
