Berkeley Acupuncture • Oakland • East Bay Area

Nancy Rakela, OMD, LAc

Nancy Rakela, OMD, LAc. has over 25 years of experience in Berkeley, California treating chronic and short term conditions naturally and safely with Traditional Chinese Medicine. She was awarded Best Acupuncturist in the East Bay by the Oakland Tribune and has helped thousands of patients achieve optimal health and become pain free.

The Berkeley Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Clinic was established by acupuncturist, Nancy Rakela, OMD, LAc. in Berkeley in 1985. Our clinic was the one of the first alternative health clinics in West Berkeley.

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Nancy Rakela, OMD, LAc, is a certified Ananda Yoga teacher. She has been teaching yoga and meditation since 1995. She teaches a yoga postures class in Berkeley every Tuesday.

Recent Blog Posts

Tips to Strengthen your Lungs and Immune System

Strenghten your lungs and immune system with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. This will prevent colds and flu from moving into the lungs and shorten the duration of your illness. . . . → Read More: Tips to Strengthen your Lungs and Immune System

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Secrets for Staying Healthy during the Cold and Flu Season

How can you tell when a virus is trying to attack your immune system?
There is an initial stage when the virus is trying to attack your immune system. If you pay close attention to your body and boost your immune system just as the virus is taking hold, you can drive it away. When your body feels tired and you have the slightest scratchy throat and maybe a headache, you may be catching a virus and you need to act fast. Also if you have been around other people who are sick, you may be exposed to a virus and you should protect yourself……. . . . → Read More: Secrets for Staying Healthy during the Cold and Flu Season

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