Energy Matters Acupuncture & Qigong

Energy Matters Acupuncture & Qigong Energy Matters Acupuncture and Qigong is here to help you live a longer, stronger and healthier life!

Energy Matters Acupuncture and Qigong helps people of the Bay Area live longer, healthier and stronger lives through personalized wellness and healing services using traditional Chinese medicine. Our skillful practitioners and accomplished teachers bring deep experience and care to the development and maintenance of our clients’ vitality and good health in mind, body, and spirit. We offer an array of services:
-Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs
-Orthopedic Acupuncture
-Pediatric Acupuncture
-Acupuncture for Beauty-
Qigong Classes
-21 Days to Better Health Program
-Health and Well-being Lectures

Teen stress can show up in so many ways: trouble sleeping, low immunity, constant colds, stomach aches, skin flare-ups, ...
04/04/2026

Teen stress can show up in so many ways: trouble sleeping, low immunity, constant colds, stomach aches, skin flare-ups, moodiness, and feeling generally run down.

Between screens, homework, social pressure, packed schedules, and not enough sleep, teens are carrying a lot. A few simple supports can help take the edge off and make things feel a little steadier.

A few favorites:

Calcium and magnesium before bed
Helpful for relaxation and sleep support

Epsom salt baths
A simple way to help the body unwind

Lavender oil
Calming, easy to use, and easy to take on the go

Rescue Remedy
A gentle option some families like for stress support during the day

A protein-rich snack before bed
Things like turkey, hard-boiled eggs, or nut butter may help support steadier mood and sleep

Fresh and fermented foods
A simple way to support gut health and the immune system

Small tools can make a real difference, especially when used consistently.

If your teen could use extra support, Energy Matters offers products and care to help make things a little easier.

Spring is a great time to refresh your skincare routine. As the weather changes, your skin’s needs can change too.If win...
04/03/2026

Spring is a great time to refresh your skincare routine. As the weather changes, your skin’s needs can change too.

If winter left your skin feeling dull, dry, or tired, a gentle cleanser can help freshen things up. The key is to be kind to your skin. Choose something that cleans without leaving your face feeling tight, stripped, or irritated, and follow with moisturizer.

A few simple ideas by skin type:

Dry or normal skin
Rose Skin Renewal Cleansing Cream by Inesscents
A gentle, creamy cleanser with rose, sea kelp, rosehip, and argan to leave skin clean, soft, and comfortable.

Oily or breakout-prone skin
Jade & Burdock Cleansing Cream from Jade Spa
A clarifying cleanser with kaolin and bentonite clay that helps detoxify without being harsh or drying.

Sensitive or reactive skin
Immortelle Daily Ritual Skin Cleansing Gel by Inesscents
A gentle gel cleanser with chamomile, yarrow, and helichrysum to help calm and soothe reactive skin.

If your skin still feels dull or flaky, a gentle weekly exfoliation or mask can help.
Try chickpea flour for oily or normal skin, oat flour for sensitive skin, or Jade & Ginseng Rejuvenating Mask from Jade Spa for a non-abrasive refresh.

Spring is a good reminder that skincare does not need to be complicated. Small seasonal changes can make a big difference.

Our qigong teaching team is looking forward to another 9-week session of sharing the beauty and benefits of Wild Goose Q...
04/02/2026

Our qigong teaching team is looking forward to another 9-week session of sharing the beauty and benefits of Wild Goose Qigong starting April 6th.

A few comments from students from the session that just ended:
“I am always happier and more hopeful when I take Qigong.”
“My flexibility and stamina is increasing.”
“I’m more centered.”

Click here for the class schedule and to register. We all need potent self-care tools, more than ever.

And - SAVE THE DATE for our Fall Qigong Retreat: Oct 16-18, 2026 at Westerbeke Ranch in Sonoma.

03/11/2026

Self Acupressure for Allergies

Follow along with this short video for allergy relief at your fingertips.

Allergy Relief: Four Tips to TrySpring is springing forth in all its glory here in the Bay Area. This means tons of poll...
03/11/2026

Allergy Relief: Four Tips to Try
Spring is springing forth in all its glory here in the Bay Area. This means tons of pollen wreaking havoc on allergy sufferers.

Fortunately, there is much you can do to suffer less. Here are four potent strategies to help you suffer less these tips work great whether or not you use allergy medications):

Rinse your nose: Traditional Neti Pot, or more modern methods of nasal rinsing, help flush out allergens before they have time to activate the inflammatory histamine, and the saline is soothing your mucus membranes. Read up on a detailed review of ways to wash your nose.

Cut down on incoming pollen: Wear your mask when gardening, doing errands etc. Keep your HEPA filter running 24/7. Be sure to clean the pre-filters and replace the HEPA filter per the suggested schedule to ensure optimal performance. Don’t have a HEPA filter? They can be game-changing for those with allergies and are well worth the expense.

Calm your system: Allergies are an overreaction; your body goes into hyperdrive in response to the perceived “threat” of the pollen. Everything you can do to calm your body will help reduce symptoms. This means focusing on the basics of good health: plenty of sleep and rest, avoiding inflammatory foods as best you can (sugar and alcohol fan the flames of inflammation), and soothing your nervous system through breathing exercises, meditation, or guided imagery - whatever works for you.

Get help: Acupuncture and herbs are hugely helpful in keeping allergy symptoms at bay. If you are not already on a regular acupuncture schedule, it’s best to start getting treatments before the worst of your allergy season if you can, but no worries if you are already in the thick of it. Make an appointment! We are here to help you enjoy life more.

Spring doesn’t have to be miserable.

Kirstin Lindquist, L.Ac, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Wellness, Owner
“I assist people in shedding obstructions and old patterns so that they may bring more of who they are, their true nature, into the world”

Just like the universe, we are either contracting or expanding.In your body, contraction looks like this: low energy, bl...
02/21/2026

Just like the universe, we are either contracting or expanding.

In your body, contraction looks like this: low energy, bloated, poor sleep, dull skin and eyes, a foggy brain, and a feeling of being weighed down by stress.

Expansion looks like this: good energy, easy digestion, deep sleep, bright skin and eyes, clear thinking, and the ability to navigate stress with ease.

Of course, you would prefer to be feeling expansion. Who wouldn’t? But how to get to that state?

Fortunately, you already know how: The 21 Days to Better Health Program!

Our Spring Cleanse will begin on March 22, 2026 - mark your calendar.

As always, the sooner you register, the better, so we have plenty of time to get your products to you and to schedule your pre-program consultation.

Ready to commit?

02/17/2026

May Fire Horse Year bring you courage to move forward, wisdom to pace yourself, and deep restoration along the way.

Holding steady support for you, always!
The Energy Matters Team

MOROCCAN CARROT SOUPThis fragrant golden soup will brighten dark November evenings2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 ...
11/22/2025

MOROCCAN CARROT SOUP
This fragrant golden soup will brighten dark November evenings

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 pounds carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
6 cups broth or water or a combo
2 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more if needed

Directions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat, then add the onion and a pinch of salt and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes. Stir in the carrots, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, saffron, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and sauté until well combined.
2. Pour in 1/2 cup of the broth and cook until the liquid is reduced by half. Add the remaining 5 1/2 cups of broth and another ¼ teaspoon salt and cook until the carrots are tender - about 20 minutes.
3. Put the lemon zest in a blender or Cuisinart and puree the soup in batches until very smooth, each time adding the cooking liquid first and then the carrot mixture. Use caution working with hot liquids! Or, let the soup cool before pureeing. If needed, add additional broth to reach the desired thickness.
4. Return the soup to the pot over low heat, stir in the lemon juice, and a pinch of salt, and gently reheat. Taste and adjust with more lemon juice and/or salt if needed.

From the 21 Days to Better Health Recipe Guide

1 MINUTE RESCUEStress and anxiety can literally hijack our nervous systems, flooding us with adrenaline as our heart pou...
11/16/2025

1 MINUTE RESCUE

Stress and anxiety can literally hijack our nervous systems, flooding us with adrenaline as our heart pounds and our breathing speeds up. Interrupting this cascade for just a minute can help us get centered and move forward from a calmer place. Here’s five fave one minute (or less) ‘stress-busters’ to help you stop and regroup.

1. Breathe. This is the easiest, cheapest, no equipment, do anywhere way to help settle yourself in a crisis. Here’s a few of our favorite breath techniques.

2. Move. This can drain some of the adrenaline in your body. If you don’t have time to go for a walk, try some quick Qigong warmups to change your energy (scroll to the bottom of the page to get a free warmup video).

3. Rescue Remedy. This combination of flower essences is gentle, vibrational medicine for anxiety and shock. Take a moment to ‘rescue’ yourself with a spray on the tongue or in some water (PS Rescue Remedy is our Product of the Month in October, on sale for 15% off)

4. Essential Oils. With a direct line from the nose to the brain, essential oils can shift your mood almost instantly with one inhale. Try blends we carry at Energy Matters like “Worry-Free,” or soothing scents like lavender, sweet orange or sandalwood.

5. Guided meditation. Take a deep breath and let someone else guide you to a calmer place. Try this easy stress-reduction meditation with Kirstin, or browse apps like Insight Timer.

Refreshing your skin care routine every few months is a great idea for a few reasons. Our skin becomes habituated to the...
11/14/2025

Refreshing your skin care routine every few months is a great idea for a few reasons. Our skin becomes habituated to the ingredients in products which makes them less effective, so mixing up what you’re using on a regular basis will help you get the most from your skin care routine. And as the weather around us changes, your skin’s needs will change too. Here are a few of my favorite products and ingredients to consider adding to your face and body care for Fall in the Bay Area.

SKIN CARE AND ESSENTIAL OIL OFFICE HOURS WITH CLINIC MANAGER KIRSTEN COWAN L.AC

Stop by Energy Matters on Tuesday November 18 from 12-2, and Thursday, November 20 from 3-5 pm, where Kirsten will be in our lobby for skin care and essential oil consultations, with lots to smell and skin care trial sizes you can purchase.

Our huge annual Face & Body Sale is coming up in December, so if you’d like to get advice or test out some of the products we carry before then, please stop by! You can also reach Kirsten any time for a virtual consultation or advice - clinic@energymatterseastbay.com.

A recent spate of studies and articles has focused on the health impacts of what the World Health Organization has calle...
11/13/2025

A recent spate of studies and articles has focused on the health impacts of what the World Health Organization has called The Loneliness Epidemic. “Being Lonely is the Equivalent of Smoking 15 Ci******es a Day!” shouted a recent headline I read. Alarming clickbait aside, traditional wisdom, common sense and our own lived experiences confirm what studies are saying. We need each other.

What are loneliness and social isolation?

Loneliness is a subjective feeling, defined by the WHO as the relationships in your life not matching what you need. Social isolation is more objective; literally not having people in your life or seeing people on a regular basis. Also important is social connection; how we relate to the people in our lives and the quality of those relationships. (read more from the World Health Organization report on loneliness)

What are the most significant health impacts of loneliness?

Recent reviews of research show that loneliness increases risk of death from all causes by one-third. Although stereotypes of loneliness are often of an elderly person, young people and adolescents report higher rates of loneliness than any other group, and the rate is rising.

We are wired for connection. When we are isolated or feel lonely, our bodies and brains hit the danger alarms and we move into fight-or-flight mode. Our immune, hormone and digestive systems become less effective, increasing vulnerability to infection, disrupting sleep and nutrient absorption, and increasing anxiety and depression. We’re also more likely to try to soothe ourselves in ways that damage our health like smoking, alcohol, or drug use.

Swipe through to see our Four Ways to Find Connection

Today is Veteran’s Day, marking the end of the First World War in 1918. While we hope for a time when all wars end, we’r...
11/12/2025

Today is Veteran’s Day, marking the end of the First World War in 1918. While we hope for a time when all wars end, we’re grateful to those who choose to serve their communities, in many ways. A few years ago we created our Community Discount Program. Clinic treatments, Qigong series, and the 21 Days to Better Health Program are all 20% off for current and former members of the military, K-12 teachers and students.

Energy Matters is also in-network with Veterans’ Affairs Community Care Network, offering acupuncture coverage to veterans with a referral from their VA doctor.

If you or someone you care about is a veteran with VA healthcare, or a student, teacher or member of the military eligible for our Community Discount Program, email or give us a call.

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4341 Piedmont Avenue 2nd Fl
Oakland, CA
94611

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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Energy Matters Acupuncture and Qigong helps people of the Bay Area live longer, healthier and stronger lives through personalized wellness and healing services using traditional Chinese medicine. Our skillful practitioners and accomplished teachers bring deep experience and care to the development and maintenance of our clients’ vitality and good health in mind, body, and spirit. We offer an array of services: -Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs -Orthopedic Acupuncture -Pediatric Acupuncture -Acupuncture for Beauty -Qigong Classes -21 Days to Better Health Program -Health and Well-being Lectures