Ingrid M.
5/15/2018
I have continued to visit Ray for healing. Her varied techniques and approaches have been very helpful whether i was dealing with seemingly "mechanical issues" related to my intense African dance...
Ray Himmelman Acupuncture & Bodywork
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509 41st St
Oakland, CA 94609
History
Ray became interested in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine while working in administration at St. James Infirmary (SJI) in 2009, where she witnessed the powerful therapeutic effects of Acupuncture within the marginalized communities served by SJI. Shortly after this first exposure to the Medicine, Ray began a lifelong journey on the path of holistic healing. Ray was certified to practice Massage in 2010, became a Medical Qigong Therapist in 2012, and completed her Master's Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in March of 2014.
Specialties
Ray specializes in emotional and hormone balancing and management of chronic pain. Some conditions Ray successfully treats: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, PMDD, Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder), Plantar Fasciitis, and wrist and elbow tendonitis, and surgery recovery. Ray is experienced and passionate about working with people with disabilities and those with variant genders. She offers sliding scale private sessions and hosts donation-based Qigong classes weekly as well as monthly community acupuncture clinics.
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Reviews
4.56 reviews
L W.
8/31/2016
She has been able to give me some real talk and new perspectives on how I am handling stress as well as palpable relief from it with acupuncture and strong massage skills. I came to her in the...
Pink F.
11/16/2015
I saw Ray for some acupuncture and bodywork recently. It was an OK experience. Ray is not cheap. She charges on a sliding scale, but I put myself at the high end based on my income. The...
Ryann S.
4/25/2016
I've trusted Ray for bodywork for over two years, and recommend her services to my students as well. I attribute much of the healing of both of my shoulders to her intelligent approach, and have...
Nadia K.
2/20/2017
Amazing treatment. I received acupuncture and combination bodywork and it really addressed some chronic pain I had. Ray was respectful, very thorough and professional. I would recommend Ray to...
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