Business Details
We have been providing acupuncture and herbal medicine services in Berkeley since our clinic was established in 1985. We have over thirty years of clinical experience treating chronic and shortterm conditions with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Our founder, Nancy Rakela, OMD, LAc, was honored as Best Acupuncturist in the East Bay by the Oakland Tribune. We have helped thousands of patients achieve optimal health and become painfree through personalized treatment plans. We integrate acupuncture with nutritional guidance to support fertility, pain management, and allergy relief. We are certified Ananda Yoga teachers and have taught yoga and meditation since 1995.
We hold a weekly yoga postures class in Berkeley every Tuesday to complement our acupuncture services. We serve Berkeley, Oakland, Albany, El Cerrito and the greater East Bay Area, maintaining a commitment to accessibility and community care. Our clinic was among the first alternative health establishments in West Berkeley, setting a standard for integrative wellness. We adhere to rigorous professional standards, ensuring safe, natural treatments backed by evidencebased practice. Our dedication to client satisfaction is reflected in the recognition we have received from Opencare.com as a top Nancy Rakela Acupuncture practice.
We hold a weekly yoga postures class in Berkeley every Tuesday to complement our acupuncture services. We serve Berkeley, Oakland, Albany, El Cerrito and the greater East Bay Area, maintaining a commitment to accessibility and community care. Our clinic was among the first alternative health establishments in West Berkeley, setting a standard for integrative wellness. We adhere to rigorous professional standards, ensuring safe, natural treatments backed by evidencebased practice. Our dedication to client satisfaction is reflected in the recognition we have received from Opencare.com as a top Nancy Rakela Acupuncture practice.
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of acupuncture experience.
- We earned Best Acupuncturist award from Oakland Tribune.
- We have helped thousands of patients achieve painfree optimal health.
- We launched Berkeley's early alternative health clinic in 1985.
- We are certified Ananda Yoga teachers with instruction since 1995.
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture at Nancy Rakela Acupuncture uses Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat both chronic and shortterm conditions safely and naturally. Our licensed practitioners serve patients across Berkeley, Oakland, Albany, El Cerrito and the greater East Bay Area. Clients experience pain relief, improved overall health, and support for fertility and allergy concerns.
Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine at our clinic complements acupuncture by providing personalized plantbased formulas rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. We tailor each herbal prescription to address individual health patterns, targeting conditions such as chronic pain, fertility challenges, and allergies. Patients receive safe, natural remedies that enhance treatment outcomes and promote longterm wellness without pharmaceutical side effects.
Yoga
Our certified Ananda Yoga instructor leads weekly yoga postures classes every Tuesday in Berkeley. The classes combine gentle stretching, breathing exercises, and meditation to improve flexibility and reduce stress. Participants gain enhanced mindbody awareness, better posture, and a complementary tool that supports acupuncture treatment outcomes.
Reviews (4)
Ratigon L.
Jan 22, 2022
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This is overdue, but I went to Dr. Rakela several years ago while ttc (prior pandemic). She was very knowledgeable and thorough with her assessment. I appreciated that she told me what she was doing and looking for during our sessions. I did about 4 months or so with her, initially doing twice a week and then once things looked better, once weekly sessions. She had anticipated somewhere 4 months and right on schedule we had baby dust.
She knew right away when she checked my pulse, without me evening announcing it! This was after 1-2 years of trying, and the fertility specialist docs pushing for IVF. We had planned on IVF at the 4 month mark but did not have to thanks to Dr. Rakela's amazing acupuncture skills! We ended up coming back when trying for number 2 and we had good news right away. Her office is very calming and peaceful.
I literally had the BEST NAP EVER with her acupuncture sessions. It's probably the only good sleep I had in years. The level of background music is just about right and the place is very tidy. She did acupuncture points to help me relax and destress, and I've been wanting to come back just for that :)
She knew right away when she checked my pulse, without me evening announcing it! This was after 1-2 years of trying, and the fertility specialist docs pushing for IVF. We had planned on IVF at the 4 month mark but did not have to thanks to Dr. Rakela's amazing acupuncture skills! We ended up coming back when trying for number 2 and we had good news right away. Her office is very calming and peaceful.
I literally had the BEST NAP EVER with her acupuncture sessions. It's probably the only good sleep I had in years. The level of background music is just about right and the place is very tidy. She did acupuncture points to help me relax and destress, and I've been wanting to come back just for that :)
Nancy O.
Aug 01, 2019
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I love going to see Nancy at her beautiful office. The aesthetics of the office are very tasteful and her acupuncture treatment leaves me feeling very peaceful and refreshed. Her treatment has helped me with reducing my pain which is mostly inflammatory and also due to spinal issues.
Vennessa H.
Oct 31, 2018
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Nancy has been a huge support in my pain management related to endometriosis. It has been a long journey and I'm not sure what I would do without her. I am so thankful my primary care doctor referred me to her. As an extra bonus her office is so comfortable and peaceful, her office staff is so helpful and welcoming, and I can always trust they are detailed and follow thru with all of the insurance details.
Lana T.
Aug 24, 2018
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Nancy is the best acupuncturist. She is well-versed in pressure points, and can make stuffy noses and aches disappear. She also specializes in fertility acupuncture. I went to her for three months before trying, along with consulting with a reproductive specialist as part of a regimen to improve my overall health before trying. I am not sure how much the acupuncture helped, but I did get pregnant at 44 after the three months as Nancy recommended.
It also helps that her office has the most relaxing and calm environment, I really enjoyed my sessions with her. She is also reasonable compared to some of the other fertility acupuncture practices that I looked at.
It also helps that her office has the most relaxing and calm environment, I really enjoyed my sessions with her. She is also reasonable compared to some of the other fertility acupuncture practices that I looked at.
