Acupuncturists near Petaluma, CA

I offer you comprehensive, caring consultations and treatment. These are tailored to you specifically. I use blood, saliva and stool tests to identify the cause of your illness and track your improvement. A complete Chinese Medicine exam; pulse and tongue reading is available at each visit along with some muscle testing. Each session gives you a sense of progress and a path toward a specific resolution in your healing process. During your treatment, you will experience acupuncture, magnet therapy, massage, hypnosis or guided meditation. You are invited to become quiet and still so that your healing nature is activated.

Kim Vandeveer, L.Ac. (MSOM), uses ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine to assist the whole body in restoring and maintaining itself to a natural state of well being. Using acupuncture, herbal medicine and a variety of other Traditional Chinese techniques. Traditional Chinese medicine in essence is an ancient wisdom of healing arts that focuses on the wholeness of the body and balance. The health care provider is able to assist with a deep and profound ways by addressing the underlying "root" causes and reduce signs and symptoms.

I am a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist and I use integrative medicine to support my patient's' general health. My experience includes aiding in stress management, treating colds and boosting the immune system, balancing hormones and working with fertility, PMS and menopause, treating problems during pregnancy and optimizing digestion. An important part of my work is supporting my patients' emotional well being. I aim to create time and space for emotional processing as well as physical healing.

I am a California Board and Nationally certified acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist. My specialty is in emotional concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, and PTSD. I also specialize in Women's Health, including menopause, PMS, irregular/painful menses, breast health, and fertility issues. I also practice sports medicine techniques, including motor point and e-stim therapy. I work successfully with pain management, digestive issues, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, as well as many other concerns that arise from stress and basic imbalances in our bodies and minds.

I am a practitioner of traditional Japanese acupuncture and have studied extensively with master acupuncturist Koji Ichihashi of the Kurumadani School of Japan. Japanese acupuncture technique involves shallow insertion of very thin, delicate needles into points along the Meridians of the body. It is a relaxing spa-like treatment that is gentle and essentially pain free. This style incorporates medical Shiatsu massage while the needles are in the body. I give my patients self-care education, Qigong (energy movement), nutritional counseling and suggest Chinese herbal therapies and/or supplements in a nurturing environment.

I've been a licensed acupuncturist since 1987. In 2003, I added sound healing to my practice and my patients love the results! I offer full service Chinese Medicine with a well stocked pharmacy & extensive nutritional knowledge. Whether you are looking for a tune up, have a specific project, or want a significant life over-haul, I look forward to meeting you on your journey to health.

I have had a private acupuncture practice in Berkeley for 25 years and I specialize in the treatment of reproductive health for both men and women. I have helped many couples with their infertility challenges. I also have a special degree in acupuncture orthopedics and many years of experience treating acute and chronic muscular-skeletal pain. I enjoy caring for my patients and have a beautiful restful office in west Berkeley. Please come by and visit my clinic or call us for an appointment.