Acupuncture in Berkeley, CA

John Luna-Sparks, L.Ac., Dipl. OM, LCSW

  • Does pain keep you from working out?
  • Tired of feeling constantly tired and “out of it”?
  • Do you want to get to the root of your health problems?

I am a Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Diplomate of Oriental Medicine and offer acupuncture in Berkeley, California.  I specialize in:

During our temporary clinic closure, we wish you safety and good health. We are offering telehealth appointments for patients experiencing physical pain, emotional stress or both. Stay tuned for special offers. In the meantime, watch this message from John about managing our fears, riding the wave and staying in the game!

Luna Sparks Acupuncture’s 3 Phase Protocol for Pain Relief

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Successful Herbs to Move Liver Qi

Published April 6, 2020

We often say in Traditional Chinese Medicine that the liver is the system most easily susceptible to stress. Stress knots the Qi (energy) and makes its flow stagnate – this happens most quickly in the liver energy system. The liver, in TCM, is in charge of the smooth flow of Qi throughout the body. This means that if Qi

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How to Stay Healthy As Winter Changes to Spring

Published March 16, 2020

For most people, the change of seasons from winter to spring is something to look forward to. But it also means a time when people tend to get sick or seasonal allergies start to flare up. This can make things miserable for a lot of people. As the weather fluctuates between freezing cold and warmer, sunnier days, it

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Food Color and Nutrition

Published March 2, 2020

In Chinese medical theory, food is considered medicine. Food has qualities and functions biochemically and energetically that target specific organs. Not only that, but the action a particular food takes to benefit that organ in terms of taste, color and temperature is what is included in Five Element theory. Food has a relationship to both the natural elements

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