Community Acupuncture Clinic

Clinic Contact: (510) 666-8234

Medical Qigong Therapy
Like Tai Chi, Medical Qigong has been proven effective in the treatment of the following:

• high blood pressure
• depression
• chronic illness
• a variety of other ailments

Our practitioners use light touch bodywork, sensing your energy and moving it to relieve excesses and fill deficiencies. They then teach you exercises, sounds, visualizations and meditations to practice on your own.

Drop-in Class: $10
Treatment: $25

Massage Therapy
Certified Massage Therapist (CMT)  1 hr $75
Specialties include Shiatsu (Japanese Acupressure), Anma (Japanese Abdominal massage), Tui Na (Chinese Medical Massage), Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Sports Massage.

Licensed Acupuncture
Your best treatment strategy will typically include six to ten visits, at least once per week.

Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) see prices below
Specialties include acupuncture orthopedics, osteoarthritis, fertility, ob/gyn, pediatrics, smoking cessation, and stress reduction. Meet the licensed practitioners...

A standard course of treatment consists of 6-12 office visits, 1-3 times per week. During each visit, your practitioner will perform an intake & evaluation, along with the most appropriate healing modalities to address your health concerns.

Fees start at $85.00 for the initial visit and will range from $56-$85 for each follow up, depending on the length of time & the complexity of the case. Cash rates paid at time of service are as follows:

Intake + Evaluation $15–$50

Acupuncture $35–$70

Electro-Acupuncture $35–$70

Manual Therapy $35–$70

Heat Therapy $10–$20

Herbal Formula $5–$30/week

Monday–Friday: 9 am–8 pm
Saturday: 9 am–8 pm

Acupuncture Student Intern Services
Treatment by student interns is coordinated and supervised by a senior licensed practitioner.

Acupuncture Intern III: 1 hr 15 m $30
You will be treated by an advanced student intern working independently under "proximal" supervision with a senior licensed practitioner

Acupuncture Intern II: 1 hr 30 m $26
You will be treated by an intermediate student intern working under partial supervision with a senior licensed practitioner.

Acupuncture Intern I: 1 hr 45 m $22
You will be treated by a team of two-to-three student interns working closely with a senior licensed practitioner.

Acupuncture Grand Rounds: 2 hr 10 m $43
You will be treated by a licensed practitioner while observed by a group of 5–8 students.

Acupuncture Clinic Observation Special: 2 hr 10 m $43
You will be treated by a licensed practitioner in an instructional setting with 10–15 students. Treatment includes two free follow-up visits with an Intern I.

Monday–Saturday 9a–5p

Clinic Contact: (510) 666-8234

Meet the Licensed Practitioners

Jason Beito MS, LAc, DNBAO is certified in Firstline Therapy and Acupuncture Orthopedics (NBAO), to assist clients with pain & stress management, optimum performance, and therapeutic lifestyle changes. He provides services in AIMC Berkeley’s Integrative Medicine Clinic and is the Clinic Director at AIMC Berkley.

Ryoko Takayama, MS, LAc is a licensed acupuncturist in both Japan and California, who has worked alongside hospital physicians to assist patients with orthopedic surgery recovery, weight management, and overall well being. She has a special interest in treating women and children's health concerns, and currently practices acupuncture in AIMC Berkeley's Professional Clinic.

Hideko Pelzer, MS, LAc specializes in the use of Teishin, non-insertion technique, and Auriculotherapy for the treatment of complex internal medicine. She has been in practice for more than 9 years, and provides services in AIMC Berkeley’s Japanese Traditional Medicine.

Haro Ogawa, MS, LAc, ATC is a licenced acupuncturist & athletic trainer who provides Acupuncture, Moxibustion, & Shiatsu services for the treatment of sports injury, stress, & gynecologically related disorders. Haro practices in AIMC Berkeley’s Japanese Traditional Medicine Clinic.

David Caruso-Radin, MS, LAc is a licensed acupuncturist in AIMC Berkeley’s Professional Clinic where he utilizes Acupuncture, Medical Qigong, & Nutritional therapy for health concerns related to fertility, dermatology, and facial rejuvenation.

David Melly, MS, LAc provides acupuncture and chinese herbal treatment for general ailments in AIMC Berkeley’s Professional Clinic. He has a special interest in dermatology and complex internal medicine, as well as extensive background working with elders at the Center for Elder Independence.

Jorge Madrid, LAc provides general treatments and specializes in sports related injuries and pain. Some house calls available. Born in Mexico City, Jorge graduated from AIMC Berkeley in 2003.

Ken Berry, MS, LAc uses an integrative approach to treat a variety of health concerns. Ken specializes in women's health, as well as fertility for women and men. Ken is a strong advocate of the Fertility Awareness Method of achieving pregnancy, and uses acupuncture and herbal medicine to assist in the conception and development of strong, healthy babies. Ken is available at AIMC Berkeley's Professional Clinic on most Saturdays, and maintains a private practice in Sacramento, California.