Inflammation is a current buzzword, for good reason.

Many diseases and conditions of modern living are driven or worsened by chronic inflammation, in...

We talk a lot about allergies at Energy Matters, as natural medicine offers some of the best tools for reducing symptoms and helping you feel better. ...

Spring is springing forth in all its glory here in the Bay Area. This means tons of pollen wreaking havoc on allergy sufferers.

Fortunately, there is...

Every season carries its own energetic signature. Spring surges upward with new growth. Summer blazes with heat and outward expression. Autumn draws i...

You leave your acupuncture appointment feeling lighter. The tension in your shoulders has softened, your mind is quieter, and there is a warmth moving...

Oakland is alive. BART trains hum beneath the streets, the Bay Bridge shimmers at sunrise, and thousands of commuters pour through MacArthur, 19th Str...

At Energy Matters Acupuncture & Qigong, we are deeply committed to helping individuals achieve optimal health through holistic practices. Among the mo...

If you're a working professional in Oakland, chronic back pain is likely more than just a minor inconvenience; it's a productivity killer, a sleep wre...

Respiratory conditions, whether chronic asthma, seasonal allergies, lingering post-viral coughs, or Long-Covid, affect countless people in the Bay Are...

Does your life feel out of balance? Stand on one leg every day. Better balance can benefit you in so many ways, including preventing falls (which beco...

Is this you?

"I don't have the energy, stamina, and focus I want."

"Is something I'm eating affecting my joint pain/blood sugar issues/blood pressur...

Dry needling and orthopedic acupuncture both use fine needles to address pain and muscle dysfunction, but they differ in philosophy, training, and how...