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Holistic Acupuncture & Trauma-Informed Coaching in Berkeley
Juliana Kramer is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist who has dedicated her career to holistic healing since 2012. With a foundation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and advanced training in Japanese-style acupuncture techniques, she specializes in emotional well-being, trauma recovery, and chronic pain management. Her practice integrates acupuncture, intuitive somatic coaching, and clinical bodywork to address both physical and mental-emotional imbalances. Juliana's approach emphasizes personalized care, combining classical TCM principles with modern therapeutic methods to foster nervous system regulation and long-term wellness. Her expertise includes treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and chronic conditions through gentle, client-centered modalities.She holds certifications in Co-Active Life Coaching and Kiiko Matsumoto Style acupuncture, enhancing her ability to deliver comprehensive care. Juliana's practice reflects her commitment to empowering clients to reclaim their health through self-awareness and embodied healing. Her background in advertising and graphic design informs her creative approach to wellness education and patient engagement. With over 15 years of clinical experience, including work at Chinese Hospital in San Francisco, she brings both technical proficiency and compassionate presence to her practice. Juliana's dedication to continuous learning ensures her methods remain at the forefront of integrative medicine while maintaining deep respect for traditional practices.
Services
Acupuncture
Herbal Medicine
Somatic Coaching
Clinical Bodywork
Moxibustion
Cupping Therapy
Gua Sha
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed care with 15+ years of clinical experience
- Our practice combines TCM with evidence-based somatic coaching techniques
- Personalized treatment plans address both symptoms and root causes
- Specialized in Japanese-style acupuncture with gentle needling methods
- Proven success in treating chronic pain, anxiety, and PTSD
What people say
Amazing intuitive skills
Deeply relaxing sessions
Significant pain reduction
Nurturing healing environment
Effective trauma support
Services
Acupuncture
Advanced acupuncture techniques using classical Chinese and Japanese methods for whole-body restoration. Specialized in emotional well-being, chronic pain management, and trauma recovery. Treatments utilize gentle needling methods that provide immediate feedback while addressing both symptoms and root causes of imbalance through Traditional Chinese Medicine principles.
Herbal Medicine
Customized herbal formulations combining classical Chinese medicine with select Western herbs. Addresses emotional stress, digestive issues, sleep disorders, and immune support while promoting systemic balance. Formulas target both immediate symptoms and long-term constitutional patterns to restore yin-yang harmony and enhance overall vitality.
Somatic Coaching
Intuitive somatic coaching that develops awareness of physical-emotional patterns. Uses guided exploration to release tension, resolve emotional blocks, and regulate nervous system function. Combines Co-Active Coaching methodology with body-centered practices to improve self-relationship and daily life resilience through embodied healing experiences.
Clinical Bodywork
Customized bodywork integrating Meridian Massage, deep tissue, and hot stone techniques. Relieves muscle soreness, supports injury recovery, and improves circulation while addressing energetic blockages. Sessions combine structural alignment work with energetic balancing to enhance physical mobility and emotional well-being through therapeutic touch.
Moxibustion
Traditional moxibustion therapy using mugwort to warm specific acupuncture points. Enhances circulation, alleviates menstrual discomfort, and strengthens digestive function through penetrating heat that stimulates qi flow. Combines warming effects with energetic tonification to address cold-related conditions and chronic pain patterns while promoting deep relaxation.
People
Juliana Kramer, L.Ac
Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist
Juliana transitioned from advertising to holistic healing in 2005. After becoming a certified life coach and massage therapist, she completed five years of TCM training at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, graduating in 2012. She worked at Chinese Hospital in San Francisco before establishing her Berkeley practice, specializing in trauma recovery and chronic pain management using Japanese acupuncture techniques.
Questions
What conditions do you specialize in treating?
I specialize in emotional trauma recovery, chronic pain management, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. My approach also effectively addresses digestive issues, sleep disorders, and women's health concerns through integrated acupuncture and somatic coaching.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
Currently I provide in-person treatments at my Berkeley office. However, I offer free 20-minute phone consultations to discuss your needs and determine the best approach for your healing journey.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Your initial session includes a comprehensive health assessment, discussion of treatment goals, and personalized acupuncture treatment. We'll explore physical symptoms and emotional patterns to create a tailored healing plan addressing both immediate concerns and long-term wellness.
How does somatic coaching complement acupuncture?
Somatic coaching enhances acupuncture by developing body awareness to identify and release stored tension patterns. This combination addresses both physical symptoms and underlying emotional blocks, creating more comprehensive and lasting healing through integrated mind-body treatment.
Are treatments covered by insurance?
While I don't bill insurance directly, many PPO plans cover acupuncture services. I provide superbill documentation for potential reimbursement. Check with your provider about out-of-network benefits for acupuncture and related wellness services.
How often should I schedule treatments?
Treatment frequency depends on your specific needs. Acute conditions may require weekly sessions initially, while chronic issues typically benefit from biweekly treatments. We'll develop a personalized plan considering your health goals and progress during the course of care.
Reviews (4)
Nikita P.
Apr 04, 2021
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Juliana is a magical Acupuncturist, body worker, herbalist, and healer. My sessions with her have felt very safe and co-created. Juliana is respectful of my body's needs and meeting me where I am at on a given day. I really appreciate their mix of modalities during our sessions (Acupuncture needle work, cranio sacral holds, deep tissue massage, herb supplements, and more). I have had chronic pain for a while and I can truly feel the healing effect of their work on my bodymind.
Nancy M.
Apr 01, 2021
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Juliana is a knowledgeable and compassionate holistic healer that I would recommend to anyone seeking greater overall health and wellness in their lives. I started seeing Juliana over a year ago when I was experiencing numerous side effects from treatment to a serious health condition. Juliana has helped my body to fully recover from several of these conditions and make great improvements in other areas that I wasn't sure was possible. She truly cares about her work and clients and always takes the time to listen to the details of what I'm going through. She offers lots of useful suggestions
Pragya M.
Jul 17, 2020
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If I could give Juliana 6 stars, I would!! She's wonderful - I've been coming to see her for about 2 months now and I am loving it! She is a wonderful listener and is so thoughtful. I always feels so great after my sessions with her. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for an acupuncturist.
Erin C.
Mar 05, 2020
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We recently relocated to Berkeley from LA and I was concerned I would not find an acupuncturist as great as the one I was leaving, I was wrong. Juliana is an incredible acupuncturist, she is warm, compassionate and and determined to get to the root cause of your health issues. I visited with multiple layers and she cleverly peels each layer back to heal you physically, mentally and emotionally. She is extremely skilled at healing pain, hormonal and emotional imbalances. She is an authority in her craft and treats each visit with fresh eyes, perspective and determination to ensure she is getting
