Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Acupuncture Clinic in Berkeley, CA
Berkeley Community Acupuncture has been dedicated to providing personalized, quality healing since 2007. As Berkeley's first community acupuncture clinic, we combine traditional Chinese medicine with a holistic approach to wellness, emphasizing accessibility and community-centered care. Our practice is guided by four core tenets: Joy, Connection, Magic, and Ease, which shape our treatments and philosophy. With a team of experienced practitioners, we offer acupuncture, massage, astrology, and herbal medicine tailored to individual needs. Our sliding scale pricing ensures treatments remain accessible to all, reflecting our commitment to equitable healthcare. We believe healing begins with the individual and extends to the community, fostering wellness on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.Through initiatives like the Navajo Healing Project, we extend our mission to underserved populations, adapting Chinese medicine to serve diverse cultural needs. Our clinic provides a welcoming space for ongoing wellness, combining ancient practices with modern understanding. With over 15 years of experience, our founder has cultivated a practice that prioritizes patient education and empowerment. We integrate traditional techniques like cupping, Gua Sha, and moxa with contemporary approaches to address both acute and chronic conditions. Our services are designed to support holistic health, from pain management to stress reduction, using evidence-based practices rooted in Chinese medical theory.
Services
Acupuncture
Massage Therapy
Chinese Astrology
Herbal Medicine
Feng Shui Consultations
Wellness Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We are Berkeley's first community acupuncture clinic with 18+ years of local experience
- Sliding scale pricing ensures accessible care for all income levels
- Experienced practitioners combine traditional Chinese medicine with modern techniques
- Holistic approach addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness
- Community-focused initiatives extend healing to underserved populations
Services
Acupuncture
Our acupuncture treatments use fine needles to stimulate specific points on the body, promoting natural healing and pain relief. This ancient practice addresses various conditions including chronic pain, stress, and digestive issues. Our licensed practitioners tailor each session to individual needs using traditional Chinese medical theory.
Herbal Medicine
Custom herbal formulations combine centuries-old wisdom with modern research to support wellness. We offer both pre-made formulas and personalized blends for conditions like insomnia, anxiety, and immune support. All herbs meet strict quality standards for safety and efficacy.
4 Animals Astrology
This unique system analyzes personality and life patterns through birth year animal signs and elemental influences. Sessions provide insight into personal strengths, challenges, and optimal timing for life decisions using traditional Chinese cosmology principles.
Feng Shui Consultations
Our practitioners apply classical Feng Shui principles to optimize energy flow in living and work spaces. This holistic approach considers environmental factors that impact health, relationships, and prosperity through intentional space arrangement.
Massage Therapy
Chinese therapeutic massage combines acupressure and bodywork techniques to relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and promote relaxation. Sessions address specific concerns like sports injuries, postural imbalances, and stress-related conditions through targeted manual therapy.
People
Thuy Nguyen
Founder & Director
Thuy Nguyen established BCA in 2007 after earning her Master's in Traditional Chinese Medicine. With over 20 years of experience, she continues evolving her practice through community-focused healing approaches and cross-cultural initiatives.
Andrea Lazarin
Acupuncturist
Andrea Lazarin combines acupuncture with Spanish language skills to serve diverse patients. She graduated from AIMC Berkeley in 2011 and specializes in integrative approaches to wellness through traditional Chinese medicine practices.
I-Pei Hsiu
Herbalist
Third-generation healer I-Pei Hsiu brings family knowledge to modern practice. After graduating from AOMA in 2015, she integrates traditional herbal medicine with contemporary healthcare needs through personalized treatment approaches.
Daniel Burgess
Astrology Specialist
Daniel Burgess offers 4 Animals Astrology and Feng Shui services informed by 10+ years studying Chinese cosmology. His practice connects celestial patterns with personal wellness through traditional divination and environmental harmonization techniques.
Liang-Yu Kung
Licensed Acupuncturist
Dr. Liang-Yu Kung holds both Master's and Doctorate degrees in acupuncture from Five Branches University. Fluent in Mandarin, she specializes in combining classical Chinese medicine with modern clinical applications for comprehensive patient care.
Questions
What services does Berkeley Community Acupuncture offer?
We provide acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage therapy, Chinese astrology, and Feng Shui consultations. Our sliding scale pricing makes traditional Chinese medicine accessible to all.
Do you offer sliding scale pricing for treatments?
Yes, all our acupuncture and wellness services use a sliding scale to ensure affordability. Prices adjust based on individual financial circumstances without compromising care quality.
Are your practitioners licensed and experienced?
All our acupuncturists hold California licenses with advanced degrees in traditional Chinese medicine. Our team has over 50 combined years of clinical experience across various specialties.
How does the Navajo Healing Project work?
This initiative trains Navajo interns in Chinese medicine and adapts treatments for Diné communities. We operate free pop-up clinics in Window Rock, Arizona, twice yearly while respecting cultural traditions.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Initial consultations include health history review, treatment planning, and personalized therapy. Expect 60-90 minutes for your first appointment with follow-up sessions typically lasting 45-60 minutes.
