Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Acupuncturist in Oakland, CA
Allison Crawford is a dedicated acupuncturist with over two decades of experience in providing holistic healthcare solutions. Specializing in women's health and pain management, our practice combines traditional acupuncture techniques with modern medical insights to address a wide range of conditions. Our approach focuses on restoring the body's natural balance through gentle, patient-centered care. With expertise in treating infertility, chronic pain, and stress-related disorders, we offer personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual's needs.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our extensive training, including postgraduate studies with leading experts in reproductive medicine. We accept multiple insurance plans and provide evening appointments to accommodate our patients' busy schedules, ensuring accessible, high-quality care in a calming environment.
Services
Acupuncture
Fertility Treatment
Pain Management
Allergy Relief
Microneedling
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized experience in women's health and fertility acupuncture
- Our practice combines Japanese-style gentle insertion with Dr. Tan's Balance Method
- We accept multiple insurance plans for patient convenience
- Our treatments integrate both acupuncture and herbal medicine approaches
- We provide evening appointments for working professionals
Associations and certifications
- Fellow of the Acupuncture Board of Reproductive Medicine (FABORM)
What people say
No more cramps
Pain-free technique
Compassionate approach
Natural healing
Successful pregnancy outcomes
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture uses fine needles to stimulate specific points on the body, promoting natural healing and pain relief. This ancient practice effectively treats musculoskeletal pain, allergies, anxiety, and digestive issues by restoring energy flow and balancing bodily systems. Patients benefit from improved circulation, reduced inflammation, and enhanced overall well-being through regular sessions tailored to their unique health needs.
Fertility Treatment
Fertility acupuncture combines targeted needle placement with herbal medicine to enhance reproductive health and support conception. This specialized treatment improves hormone balance, increases blood flow to reproductive organs, and reduces stress for both natural conception and assisted reproductive technologies. Patients receive personalized protocols addressing specific fertility challenges while working in conjunction with Western medical treatments.
Pain Management
Pain management acupuncture addresses chronic conditions like arthritis, migraines, and musculoskeletal discomfort through strategic point stimulation. This approach reduces inflammation, releases endorphins, and improves circulation to affected areas. Patients experience lasting relief from conditions like repetitive stress injuries and autoimmune-related pain through customized treatment plans that address both symptoms and underlying imbalances.
Allergy Relief
Allergy relief acupuncture strengthens the immune system and reduces hypersensitivity reactions through targeted meridian stimulation. This treatment alleviates symptoms like sinus congestion, seasonal allergies, and respiratory issues by regulating immune responses and decreasing inflammation. Patients achieve long-term improvement in allergy symptoms through a series of sessions that address both immediate discomfort and underlying sensitivities.
Microneedling
Microneedling uses automated micro-needling to create controlled skin injuries that stimulate collagen production and cellular renewal. This treatment improves skin texture, reduces fine lines and acne scars, and enhances overall skin tone through the body's natural healing response. Patients achieve smoother, more radiant skin with minimal downtime through a series of sessions tailored to their specific dermatological concerns.
People
Allison Crawford
Licensed Acupuncturist
Allison Crawford, LAc, FABORM, is a graduate of UCLA and Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in women's health and fertility acupuncture using Japanese-style techniques. Her practice combines traditional Chinese medicine with modern medical understanding to provide comprehensive care for chronic conditions and reproductive health.
Questions
How does acupuncture work for fertility?
Acupuncture improves fertility by regulating hormone levels, increasing blood flow to reproductive organs, and reducing stress through nervous system modulation.
What conditions can acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture effectively treats musculoskeletal pain, allergies, anxiety, digestive issues, menstrual disorders, and stress-related conditions through holistic body regulation.
Is acupuncture covered by insurance?
Many insurance plans cover acupuncture treatments. Please contact our office for specific details about your policy coverage and reimbursement options.
What should I expect during treatment?
Treatments involve gentle needle insertion followed by 20-30 minutes of relaxation. Most patients experience immediate relaxation and minimal discomfort during the session.
How many sessions are needed?
Treatment plans vary by condition. Chronic issues typically require weekly sessions for 4-8 weeks, while fertility support continues throughout preconception and pregnancy stages.
Are evening appointments available?
Yes, we offer evening appointments to accommodate working professionals' schedules while maintaining consistent treatment protocols.
Reviews (1)
Uma M. Mange
Jan 16, 2018
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I have been going to Allison for Acupunture treatment for almost 4 years now. She is amazing! On time, remembers all of the previous conversations we have had so the check in time is super short. The office is clean, and the rooms are comfy, I fall asleep to music almost all the time. I have been to see her for both my pregnancies and she has helped me with pain management and relaxation. I highly recommend Allison.
