Conditions We Treat at Red Bird Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

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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

  • Pre-Surgery Preparation & Post-Surgery Recovery

Learn more about our Acupuncture for Pain Relief →

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 how we treat Peri-menopause and Menopause symptoms →

Stress, Sleep & Mental Health

  • Anxiety & Overwhelm

  • Insomnia & Sleep Disturbance

  • Depression & Mood

  • Burnout & Chronic Stress

Ask 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 about our Micro-Acupuncture & AcuNova Vision Program →

Digestive & Immune Health

  • IBS & Digestive Disorders

  • Food Sensitivities & Bloating

  • Immune Support & Frequent Illness

  • Long COVID Recovery

Facial Rejuvenation and Skin Health

  • 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.

Getting Care at Red Bird Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

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

  • Out-of-network for all insurance, with superbills provided so you can seek reimbursement

  • HSA/FSA accepted

  • Complimentary15-minute consultation available before you commit to care

Curious what sets our approach apart? See Why Choose Red Bird →

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