Business Details
Affordable Community Acupuncture in Oakland
Oakland Acupuncture Project was founded to make Chinese Medicine accessible through affordable, community-centered healthcare. We provide individualized acupuncture treatments in quiet, shared spaces with a sliding scale fee structure ($20-40) that prioritizes accessibility over income verification. Our practitioners deliver personalized care while maintaining efficient treatment times, focusing on distal point techniques that require minimal clothing adjustment. We operate two Oakland locations and a Sacramento satellite clinic, offering flexible scheduling with experienced acupuncturists and complementary therapies like massage and Reiki.Our approach emphasizes regular treatment adherence through financial flexibility, with first-time visits at a flat $45 rate. We maintain strict cancellation policies to ensure appointment availability while providing clear pathways for patient preparation through detailed online resources.
Services
Acupuncture
Massage Therapy
Reiki
Craniosacral Therapy
Medical Qigong
Highlights and features
- We offer sliding scale pricing with no income verification required
- Our practitioners specialize in distal point acupuncture techniques
- Two Oakland locations with extended weekday hours available
- Experienced team includes certified massage therapists and Reiki practitioners
- Prepaid treatment packages available for added convenience
What people say
Transformed my perspective
Healthier having found it
Not painful
Regular appointments
Deeply restorative
Services
Acupuncture
Community acupuncture treatments performed in shared spaces using distal point techniques. Individualized care focuses on chronic pain management and wellness support through elbow/knee-down, ear, and scalp point placements. Treatments last 30-45 minutes with efficient practitioner-patient interactions.
Massage Therapy
Customized massage sessions combining acupressure, myofascial release, and energy work. Practitioners use intuitive techniques to address stress, tension, and physical ailments through both active and restorative approaches. Sessions available at both Oakland clinic locations.
Reiki
Gentle energy healing sessions promoting relaxation and stress reduction. Certified practitioners channel universal life force energy to support emotional balance and physical well-being. Available at the Grand Avenue clinic location with experienced Reiki masters.
Craniosacral Therapy
Gentle manual therapy focusing on the craniosacral system's rhythms and patterns. Practitioners use light touch to evaluate and enhance central nervous system function. Available through specialized practitioners at the Grand Avenue clinic location.
Medical Qigong
Integrative energy healing combining traditional Chinese medicine principles with modern therapeutic techniques. Sessions include Te Yi practices, acupressure, and spiritual guidance through personalized treatment plans developed by doctoral-level practitioners.
People
Rebeca Snchez
Massage Therapist
20+ years massage therapy experience with 18 years teaching Acu-Yoga and Hatha Yoga. Specializes in stress transformation through synergistic healing sessions combining multiple therapeutic modalities.
Min Thorne
Acupressure Practitioner
Certified in acupressure since 2010 with expertise in Tui Na and reflexology. Combines intuitive healing with Asian bodywork traditions to address physical and energetic imbalances through personalized treatment approaches.
Deirdre Hormel
Craniosacral Therapist
35+ years massage therapy experience with specialized training in Trager Approach and Cranio-Sacral Therapy. Provides gentle, perceptive touch treatments to promote deep relaxation and nervous system regulation.
Dr. Miguel A.V. Quiroz
Doctor of Acupuncture
Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with certifications in Medical Qigong and Transpersonal Psychology. Offers integrative sessions combining energy medicine, bodywork, and spiritual guidance for holistic healing.
Catarina Rodrigues
Reiki Practitioner
Reiki Second Degree certified practitioner with Masters in Counseling. Combines energy healing with psychological expertise to support stress management and promote emotional well-being through gentle Reiki sessions.
Questions
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, check, and credit cards with a sliding scale $20-40 for follow-up visits. First-time appointments are $45 flat rate with prepayment required.
What is your cancellation policy?
We enforce a strict 12-hour cancellation policy. Late cancellations or no-shows will incur a fee to maintain appointment availability for all patients.
Do you accept insurance?
We don't bill insurance directly but provide receipts for out-of-network reimbursement. Patients must pay treatment fees directly at time of service.
What should I expect during treatment?
Treatments occur in shared spaces with recliners. Practitioners perform brief consultations before needle placement, followed by 30-45 minutes of rest time with minimal interaction.
Are private sessions available?
We don't offer private treatments but recommend local colleagues for patients preferring private rooms or extended consultation time with different treatment approaches.
What conditions do you treat?
We address various conditions through distal acupuncture points, including chronic pain, stress-related disorders, and wellness maintenance using individualized treatment protocols.
