Pain-Free Living, Clearer Vision, Natural Skin Rejuvenation, Restored Wellness

Expert Orthopedic Acupuncture, Eye Health & Low Vision Support, Cosmetic "Acupuncture Face-Lift," and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Oakland, CA

"Thoughtful medicine for lasting vitality and renewed confidence"

Featuring Micro Acupuncture and AcuNova, specialized therapies supporting eye health for those with low vision.

Welcome!

You want to move through your days with ease, see clearly, feel confident in your skin, and know your body and mind are truly well, not just symptom-free. At Red Bird Acupuncture, we believe true wellness includes all of these, and our care helps you reclaim each one.

Pain-Free Living: Orthopedic acupuncture targets muscle strains, joint pain, and aches in the back, neck, shoulders, hips, and knees. For sports injuries and movement limitations, we use dry needling, trigger-point needling, electrical stimulation, cupping, and gua sha.

Clearer Vision: For those living with eye conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, or retinitis pigmentosa, our Micro Acupuncture and AcuNova programs offer supportive, adjunctive care alongside your existing treatment plan. This is not a cure, but a complementary approach designed to support your eye health and quality of life.

Natural Skin Rejuvenation: Signature Facial Acupuncture (Acupuncture “Face-Lift”) and Skin Radiance Services address fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation through cosmetic acupuncture, AcuGlow™, microneedling, nano needling, and LED light therapy. These are time-honored alternatives to harsh chemicals and invasive procedures.

Restored Wellness: Acupuncture treatments and custom herbal medicine draw on thousands of years of wisdom from Chinese Medicine to support menopausal health, sleep, digestion, and stress, addressing both your immediate concerns and their underlying causes. With years of experience serving the Oakland, CA community, we tailor every visit to your unique goals. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and take the next step toward feeling your best. We look forward to welcoming you.

Our Services

Explore minimally invasive Chinese medicine treatments at Red Bird Acupuncture to smooth wrinkles, plump skin, and achieve a youthful glow.

If you have an acute injury or chronic pain, Red Bird Acupuncture can help you heal. Learn how acupuncture can help you return to your favorite activities more quickly.

Acupuncture can speed surgical recovery. Red Bird Acupuncture helps prepare you for surgery and supports healing afterward.

Acupuncture and herbal medicine effectively ease menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, mood swings, and low libido. Elizabeth has helped many patients improve these and other menopause-related issues.

Micro-acupuncture is an acupuncture method that may significantly improve the vision of patients who suffer from genetic or degenerative vision loss. Contact Red Bird Acupuncture to discover how micro-acupuncture can halt vision loss and restore your vision.

Chinese herbal formulas have healed for 2000+ years. At Red Bird Acupuncture, we tailor formulas to your unique health needs, acute or chronic. Discover how personalized herbs can restore your health.

Gua sha is an ancient treatment that gently scrapes the skin with a smooth tool to release blockages causing pain. It’s effective and feels great! Contact Red Bird Acupuncture to learn how gua sha can improve your health.

Plastic suction cups are placed on the body to treat painful areas. Patients often report feeling relief from tight, stiff, aching muscles and an increased range of motion after a cupping session. Discover how a simple, noninvasive technique can help you feel better fast.

Red Bird Programs

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for adults 40+ dealing with fatigue, insomnia, restless sleep, night waking, stress overload who want deeper rest and their energy back.

A 12‑visit cosmetic acupuncture (facial acupuncture) series that also treats one focused pain area each time. This program is for active adults 40+ who want natural facial rejuvenation and real orthopedic support in the same 75‑minute visit.

A structured treatment option for people with degenerative vision loss who have been told their sight is unlikely to improve.

Focused acupuncture for active adults 45+ with knee, hip, shoulder, or low back pain who want to keep moving with more comfort and confidence.

Testimonials

I’d give six stars if that were available. Elizabeth Howe is such a skilled and compassionate practitioner. Luckily, I found her a couple of months ago, and the improvements in my health and well-being have been amazing. Due to some major and unusual stressors, I was experiencing severe back and breathing problems, and they have both improved remarkably. I’m continuing my care with her so we can work on other unresolved health concerns. I have hope again. Thank you, Elizabeth.
— Sharon F.
Since I started treatments with Dr. Howe, my recovery is now next level. I felt the difference almost immediately. She specializes in orthopedic acupuncture, which focuses on joints and muscles (Which is exactly what I needed). Every treatment is different and customized, and every time I leave, I feel better. She also specializes in cosmetic acupuncture and holistic approaches to aging. I haven’t received any of these treatments yet, but I’m excited that I found someone who I can trust when I’m ready.
— Sarah B.
Elizabeth has been a vital part of caring for my body. She is an attentive, kind, and informative practitioner. I found Elizabeth when I was in an intense body crisis and she has helped me rest back into a better, more regulated state! So grateful for your work and wisdom. Thank you Elizabeth!
— Kata P.

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