The Whole Family Acupuncture Clinic is a Berkeley/Bay Area family practice focused on the holistic treatment of infants, children, and adults. We use acupuncture and chinese herbal medicine to treat pain of all types, frequent colds and flu, repetitive stress injuries, sports injuries, attention deficit and hyperactivity issues, fatigue, insomnia, allergies, asthma, dermatological conditions and more in patients of all ages.
As someone who has been receiving acupuncture for over 10 years, the care I have experienced with Teo is on a whole other level. The calm, spiritual environment and generous energy from him and his wonderful staff have helped me heal deep wounds and reach a new level of health in so many ways. This is a place of true holistic healing.
As someone who has been receiving acupuncture for over 10 years, the care I have experienced with Teo is on a whole other level. The calm, spiritual environment and generous energy from him and his wonderful staff have helped me heal deep wounds and reach a new level of health in so many ways. This is a place of true holistic healing.
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Chinese medicine is effective for both prevention of disease and the treatment of acute and chronic conditions. It is frequently used in conjunction with other treatment modalities including western allopathic medicine, psychotherapy, chiropractic, physical therapy, and massage. The care offered at this clinic is intended to be used in addition to standard medical care and not as a replacement for it.
As I followed my life's path, I have been guided by a desire to feel whole, complete, happy and at peace. When I studied massage at the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley, my mother's teachings were deepened and integrated with the new things I learned.
Years of intense study at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) equipped me with tools that allow me to see the depths of the human body, to see more clearly how imbalance deep within the body manifests and guides practitioner and patient toward wholeness, balance and health.
Years of intense study at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) equipped me with tools that allow me to see the depths of the human body, to see more clearly how imbalance deep within the body manifests and guides practitioner and patient toward wholeness, balance and health.
Schedule a free consultation with any of your recommended doctors to see is the right fit. It's a scary thing trying to get help, but Clove took a lot of that anxiety and fear out of the equation. I was able to get personalized recommendations on which provider from the team would best fit my needs.
Please be sure to eat something about 1-2 hours before your treatment. However, for first time patients, for more accurate pulse diagnosis we recommend not eating 1-1.5 hours before your appointment. For acupuncture to work to its full potential it is important that your body be adequately nourished.
Reviews (7)
Haley H.
Oct 22, 2017
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Teo Potts has a powerful ability to invite healing in and hardship out.
He has been a transformative force in my own healing and I always think of him first when others ask me for acupuncturist referrals in the Bay Area. As a mental health professional, self-care is so important and I deeply value this space for that. I highly recommend complimenting your current stress resilience treatment plan with some acupuncture with Teo.
He has been a transformative force in my own healing and I always think of him first when others ask me for acupuncturist referrals in the Bay Area. As a mental health professional, self-care is so important and I deeply value this space for that. I highly recommend complimenting your current stress resilience treatment plan with some acupuncture with Teo.
Bethany C.
Jul 27, 2017
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Teo is great! I highly recommend him to anyone. Thorough, down to earth, safe, kind, supportive and warm. Teo is comprehensive and worked on both immediate and long term needs with me while I saw him regularly for about 5-6 months. He is all about the work of Chinese medicine and connecting as a human being. I will continue to go back to Teo as needed.
Chris M.
Mar 16, 2015
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Whether you routinely receive acupuncture or just want to give it a try, I can highly recommend Teo Potts at Whole Family Acupuncture. I am a student of Chinese medicine, so I receive a fair amount of acupuncture from various practitioners. I can say without reservation that Teo is fantastic with adults and truly gets results--and from my observation in his clinic, he has a special rapport with children too! He has a warm, gentle, and nonjudgmental demeanor that instantly puts you at ease. Whether you're sick or in pain, trying to prevent illness, or just looking for some balance, have no
Alissa J.
Sep 19, 2013
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I am a sceptic of Acupuncture. When I went to Teo, I explained this to him and he very calmly and wisely validated my feelings and explained each of my questions. He is very insightful, warm and knowledgeable. I felt very safe and cared for, and he talked and listened for quite a while before we started any practice. He also has a great touch and wonderful humor.
Recently I introduced my partner to him, suffering from depression.
We both agreed that Teo's sessions create a safe place to introspect and open ourselves up to the possibility of change. I think that is the most important aspect
Recently I introduced my partner to him, suffering from depression.
We both agreed that Teo's sessions create a safe place to introspect and open ourselves up to the possibility of change. I think that is the most important aspect
Rachel S.
Sep 04, 2013
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Teo has helped me feel so much better over the past year. Before I started seeing him, my energy was low, my hormones pretty wonky, and I just generally felt not at my best. Often times I would not be able to do the things I wanted to do because I felt so tired and off. After seeing Teo regularly for several weeks, my energy improved, my hormonal cycle balanced out, and I felt like I was physically able to tackle the challenges in my life. Teo helps me to stay feeling my best, and that is indispensable to fulfilling my goals and enjoying my life!
Teo is a very conscientious and knowledgeable as
Teo is a very conscientious and knowledgeable as
Amanda C.
Aug 05, 2013
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I highly recommend Teo Potts and Whole Family Acupuncture Clinic. I had been suffering with seasonal allergy symptoms for a couple of months this spring; and in one visit, he not only provided a great acupuncture treatment but prescribed just the right type of Chinese herbal medicine. Within a week of taking the herbs, I was no longer congested. Last winter, Teo also helped me with a persistent cough. I had become frustrated with the ineffectiveness of western medicine to treat my cold and flu symptoms, but Teo's treatments helped me feel back to normal pretty quickly. From now on, I know
Morgan S.
Oct 11, 2011
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Teo Potts is really good at addressing the exact areas that I needed help with. I'm currently training for an Ironman Triathlon in November and his treatments have been critical when recovering from long runs or bike rides. His knowledge of herbal medicine is also a great compliment to my overall fitness and health.
