Heavenly Stems Acupuncture

Welcome!

Melissa Margolis, LAc, MSTCM (she/her)

Melissa has been a licensed acupuncturist in the Bay Area since 2005.

She offers gentle care for sensitive bodies, using acupuncture, herbal medicine and cupping. She uses her acupuncture skills, and her background education in western medicine, to provide a treatment style that is both evidence-based and holistic.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 12PM ‑ 8PM by Appointment

Address

2241 Central Ave H, Alameda, CA 94501

Phone

(415) 570‑1084

Who We Are

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, safe space for all. We are an airborne aware business and we utilize open windows and HEPA filtration to provide clean air for your visit. Melissa works in an N95.

ADA accessible, fragrance-free, sensory-friendly. All bodies and body types welcome here.

Let us know if you have any special accommodations to discuss. We are here to support you in your unique story and help you thrive!

Melissa with a butterfly

We’ve Helped Folks Find Relief With

  • Headaches & Migraines
  • Neck Pain & Stiffness
  • Arthritis, Injuries, & Inflammation
  • Muscle Spasms
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Sciatica
  • Low Back Pain
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Nausea / Vomiting
  • GERD
  • IBS
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Emotional Regulation - Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Grief, Trauma
  • Stress Reduction
  • Sleep Problems
  • Menstrual pain & irregular cycles
  • Menopause Support
  • Autoimmune Issues
  • Chemical Sensitivities
  • MCAS support
  • ME-CFS support
  • Mold Exposure support
  • Cancer & Chemotherapy support
  • Long Covid support
  • Support through seasons, shifts and cycles of life
  • And More - Just ask if we can help
Melissa wearing an N95 mask

Land Acknowledgement

Heavenly Stems Acupuncture acknowledges that we gather on the unceded ancestral land of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, the descendants of the historic Verona Band of Alameda County.

We honor them as the original inhabitants and traditional stewards of this land, for thousands of years.