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