I help people
unwind
physical and
emotional
scars, to fully
enjoy life.
Our work honors the body’s wisdom and innate ability to heal. Each specialization offers a pathway to balance, renewal, and a grounded sense of well-being.
Restoring harmony for Emotional Health.
Releasing scar tissue to heal pain.
Clearing Infection to regain whole body strength.
From addressing physical pain and discomfort to supporting emotional balance, each treatment guides you toward easeful living so you can more fully enjoy every day.
Experience effective compassionate, and personalized care in the heart of the Bay Area.
We don’t just eliminate your symptoms; we partner with you to resolve the root causes and build a foundation for lasting vitality and overall wellness.
In addition to areas of specialization, I support full body wellness across a wide range of systems and concerns. Whatever the issue, assessing each person’s unique blueprint of imbalance allows the root cause—often multifactorial— to come to light. Seeing the full picture, treatment can happen at root and branch – alleviating barriers to vibrant health.
Some of the other conditions treated in my practice include:
A glimpse into what's possible enlisting personalized Chinese medicine and intuitive somatic coaching with Juliana.
Acupuncturist
Life Coach
Massage Therapist
Guided by a wish to support people in a real, hands-on way, I’ve been devoted to practicing acupuncture, Classical Chinese Medicine, Kiiko-style Japanese acupuncture, therapeutic bodywork, and somatic life coaching as my career and purpose path.
In treatment, I pay close attention to both what you share and what your body shows. By understanding what’s driving your symptoms we can find the most effective way to help you feel better.
My own experience with pain is what first brought me to this medicine, and it keeps my approach practical, compassionate, and collaborative. Whether your symptoms are physical, emotional, or a mix of both, we figure it out together using a hands-on, responsive approach.
Ready to take the first step toward better health? Book a free discovery call to learn how I can help you achieve your wellness goals.
2615 Ashby Avenue, Second Floor Berkeley, CA 94705
We are in network with Cigna PPO. Many insurance plans offer out of network benefits for acupuncture and we can provide documentation for reimbursement. Additionally, we have a variety of offerings to make treatment accessible.
Understanding Your Care
My diagnostic and treatment approach is hands-on, deeply tactile, and results-oriented.
I follow a four-phase intake process that drives toward health and healing.
1) Listen: I listen to your story with reverent attention to every detail.
2) Question: Based on information provided, Q&A allow us to start to create solutions.
3) Physical Touch: The partner to Q&A, with a massage-like assessment I learn where your body holds tension and imbalance as well as your strength and vitality.
4) Solutions: Early direction for treatment is established and discussed.
Rather than relying solely on a points-based, symptom-to-treatment approach (Traditional Chinese Medicine – TCM) my practice is rooted in Classical Chinese (CCM) and Classical Japanese Medicine using touch-based diagnosis combined with tissue-based needling for superior results.
Everyone feels acupuncture differently. Some points cause little or no sensation, while others may feel like a quick pinch, a dull ache, or even relief—like your body saying, ‘thank you’. I also offer gentle, non-needle options such as acupressure, meridian massage, or press-tacs (painless acupuncture stickers). My approach is always mindful, responsive, and adapted to your comfort.
I wear a mask at every session as a universal precaution. There have been zero in-office transmissions since the beginning of the pandemic. For patients with acute infections, I follow enhanced safety protocols. This includes hospital-grade PPE and industrial-grade air filtration, so hands-on care can be provided safely while supporting recovery, immunity, and comfort.
Therapies are chosen together based on your health history, current concerns, and what your body reveals through touch, movement, and other diagnostic assessments. If you have a therapy in mind, we start there, and your plan can evolve as your needs and goals change. This approach allows us to combine acupuncture, bodywork, intuitive somatic coaching, or herbal medicine in the way that best supports your unique situation.
