Conditions We Treat at Red Bird Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Every Condition Below Is Treated Personally by a Doctor of Acupuncture

Elizabeth Howe, DAOM, L.Ac. holds the highest clinical degree in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (acupuncture and herbal medicine). Every patient is seen by her, not by a rotating staff. This means Dr. Howe always has the full picture of your history, so nothing gets missed or lost between visits.

Pain Conditions We Treat

  • Back Pain & Sciatica

  • Neck Pain

  • Headaches & Migraines

  • Joint Pain (Shoulder, Knee, Hip, Wrist)

  • Plantar Fasciitis & Foot Pain

  • TMJ & Jaw Pain

  • Trigeminal Neuralgia

  • Chronic & Post-Surgical Pain

Learn more about our Active 45 Joint & Back Pain Relief Program

Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms

  • Hot flashes and night sweats

  • Poor sleep

  • Fatigue, “brain fog”

  • Changes in appetite and digestion

  • Anxiety, irritability and mood changes

  • Joint pain, frozen shoulder, low back pain

  • Facial skin changes, fine lines and loss of volume

Learn more about our Menopausal Health program

Stress, Sleep & Mental Health

  • Anxiety & Overwhelm

  • Insomnia & Sleep Disturbance

  • Depression & Mood

  • Burnout & Chronic Stress

Learn more about our Sleep & Stress Reset program

Vision Health (Our Specialty)

  • Macular Degeneration

  • Retinitis Pigmentosa

  • Glaucoma

  • Diabetic Retinopathy

  • Other Vision Loss Conditions

Dr. Howe is one of a small number of practitioners in California, and indeed in the U.S. trained in the AcuNova and Micro acupuncture protocols to support patients with low vision. Patients travel from across the Bay Area for this treatment.

Learn more about our Vision Health Services

Digestive & Immune Health

  • IBS & Digestive Disorders

  • Food Sensitivities & Bloating

  • Immune Support & Frequent Illness

  • Long COVID Recovery

Recovery & Skin Health

  • Pre-Op & Post-Op Recovery

  • Facial Rejuvenation, Cosmetic Acupuncture (Acupuncture “Face-Lift”)

  • Microneedling

  • Facial cupping and Facial Gua Sha (AcuGlow™)

  • Other skin concerns (eczema, acne)

Learn more about our Skin Health Services

Don't See Your Condition?

Traditional Chinese Medicine treats the whole person, not only the “diagnosis.” Book a free 15-minute consultation to discover if acupuncture and herbal medicine can improve your health and vitality.

Why Patients Choose Red Bird Over Other Oakland Clinics

  • Doctorate-level training (DAOM — the highest clinical degree in acupuncture)

  • Every session is personalized and one-on-one with Elizabeth in a private room, not in a group setting

  • Perfect 5.0-star rating

  • Superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement

  • HSA/FSA accepted

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