Every patient is important at Oakland Hills Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine. My goal is to help them improve and maintain their health. I understand that when people are sick, they want to be better; and when people are in pain, they want to be free from it. With this simple understanding, I have never let any ideology prevent me from learning effective methods for helping people.
Whether a method is traditional or modern if it has proven to be effective and safe, I see it as a viable option. Acupuncture has been used successfully for thousands of years and continues to provide healing results. The treatment process consists of an initial evaluation where skin lesions can be examined and photo documented.
Whether a method is traditional or modern if it has proven to be effective and safe, I see it as a viable option. Acupuncture has been used successfully for thousands of years and continues to provide healing results. The treatment process consists of an initial evaluation where skin lesions can be examined and photo documented.
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Chinese Herbal Medicine offers one more very important benefit: the opportunity to improve your health with a low level of risk from treatment.
Unfortunately many people find themselves in a certain dilemma with their health: they have developed some sort of chronic ailment or condition for which the options they have been presented with are to do nothing and let the issue progress or to try a medication developed for another more serious disease that does not seem worth the risk for the actual ailment or condition suffered.I know there are more options available to us than that.
Unfortunately many people find themselves in a certain dilemma with their health: they have developed some sort of chronic ailment or condition for which the options they have been presented with are to do nothing and let the issue progress or to try a medication developed for another more serious disease that does not seem worth the risk for the actual ailment or condition suffered.I know there are more options available to us than that.
Every patient is important at Oakland Hills Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine. My goal is to help them improve and maintain their health. I understand that when people are sick, they want to be better; and when people are in pain, they want to be free from it. With this simple understanding, I have never let any ideology prevent me from learning effective methods for helping people.
I was recommended Dr. Heron for neck and shoulder pain, and have further expanded my treatment into additional health concerns, and could not be more grateful for the recommendation! One of Dr. Heron's greatest talents (or gifts) is his ability to actually listen to his patients- which, for anyone with chronic illnesses or conditions, knows can all too frequently be a rarity.
Receptionists are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M until 5:00 P.M to help schedule you for an appointment. Please call 510-982-1875 during those times. Otherwise, please feel free to leave a message below and a receptionist will call you back within 1.5 business days. Specific patient care must be addressed during your appointment.
Insurance: I currently am in network with Healthnet and Triwest/Veteran's Affairs Community Care Program. Healthnet patient's please provide the receptionist with your Healthnet information and your benefits will be verified before your visit. Veterans can be seen via Triwest/ Veteran's Affairs Community Care Program however a referral from your doctor is needed and authorization from the VA.
Reviews (12)
Samantha Dong
Oct 05, 2021
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I started visiting Dr. Heron in May when I was 5 months into Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW). My face was the most affected and I had rashes that spread throughout my body that was caused by prolong use of steroids (off and on use throughout my entire life). I was at a point that I didn’t think anything could help me and I was pretty reluctant about seeking any other help because I was so discouraged from all the westernized doctors who told me I needed to be on stronger medicines. I wanted to take the more natural route so I went to Dr. Heron initially for acupuncture. I was comforted after
Doris Marx
Dec 30, 2020
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I am trying to control psoraisis without biologics because of unknown serious side effects. David completely cleared it up after a few months but warned that it would probably come back. It did. I hope he will be successful again. He is very caring and concerned about the whole person and I feel very comfortable with his recommendations and treatments.
John Sutherland
Dec 30, 2020
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As my introduction to acupuncture, I was curious, skeptical. Dr Heron quickly removed any doubts I had. With a compassionate, gentle approach, he listened, explained, and took me through the process with the attention and focus every patient deserves.
Twenty years ago, I experienced a life-changing ruptured disk in my lower back. I went from living an active, athletic life to one filled with pain, constant discomfort, and watching from the sidelines. But along with the physical pain, I suffered tremendous mental and emotional pain as well, losing my active lifestyle, but also jobs, friends, interests
Twenty years ago, I experienced a life-changing ruptured disk in my lower back. I went from living an active, athletic life to one filled with pain, constant discomfort, and watching from the sidelines. But along with the physical pain, I suffered tremendous mental and emotional pain as well, losing my active lifestyle, but also jobs, friends, interests
Heather N. Zapata Mba
Sep 27, 2020
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David was wonderful for us. I went to him seeking help with fertility and truly believe he was the reason we are now expecting our first baby in 2 month’s time! He really listens to you and has a gentle practice that makes you feel at ease. The integration of traditional Chinese herbs was great too. I highly recommend him!
Alex Rubin
Jul 22, 2020
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Patrick Riley
Jul 04, 2020
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I had an unusual skin condition called Grovers disease. First I tried conventional medicine. This included various ointments. None of these applications worked in some made the condition worse. I then got a referral from my acupuncturist to Oakland hills acupuncture. David reviewed my condition at an in-person appointment. He then prescribed Chinese herbs. In about four months time the condition was resolved.
Shannon Vierra
Jun 26, 2020
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Kalyn F.
Jun 25, 2020
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I have been a patient of Dr David Heron for the last two years for various concerns. I have appreciated his thorough listening, investigation, and of course healing treatments. I value his multi disciplinary approach from acupuncture to traditional Chinese herbs to targeted nutritional/exercise recommendations.
Erin Wood
May 28, 2020
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David is an incredible acupuncturist and herbalist. He knows so much about herbs to help various skin conditions and recently helped me by sharing an herbal nose spray that has made my constant runny nose and post-nasal drip go away! I have also had cupping on my back from him that have helped immensely with my neck pain. I highly recommend him!
Walter Quinteros
Dec 21, 2019
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I'd like to thank Dr. Heron and write this review with much appreciation for the knowledge and treatment he has provided for me. Fatigue and mental clarity is something I have been struggling with for the past few years (new dad = sleep deprived) and with Dr. Heron's recommendations I have been able to see great improvement in the way I function now on a daily basis. I would refer him to anyone.
Sunshine Lanney Novelo
May 16, 2019
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Erin Lise Wood
Oct 25, 2016
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