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About Golden Leaf Acupuncture

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Golden Leaf Acupuncture is dedicated to providing thoughtful, high-quality care that supports meaningful, lasting improvements in health and well-being. Our goal is to help you feel better efficiently and to support you in living with greater ease, balance, and vitality.

We are committed to creating a calm, respectful environment where you feel genuinely heard and cared for. Every patient is treated as an individual, not a checklist. Care is delivered with intention, clinical insight, and attention to both immediate concerns and the larger patterns affecting your health.

Ongoing education and refinement of our clinical approach are central to our practice. By continually expanding our knowledge and skills, we ensure that the care you receive reflects the highest standard of integrative, patient-centered medicine.

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We offer acupuncture and integrative health services in Albany, CA, in addition to the surrounding areas of Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Richmond, and the Bay Area.

Acupuncture for Pain Management & Nervous System Support

Acupuncture

At Golden Leaf Acupuncture, care is delivered with a clinical, thoughtful approach rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and informed by modern healthcare. Treatments support the nervous system, promote circulation, and encourage the body’s natural healing response. We offer acupuncture services in Albany, CA, focused on pain relief, nervous system regulation, and whole-body healing. Our care supports individuals in Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Richmond, and the Bay Area seeking natural, evidence-informed treatment for chronic pain, stress, and complex health conditions.

Conditions We Commonly Treat

Neck pain
Low back pain
Sciatica
Headaches & migraines
Stress & anxiety
Musculoskeletal pain conditions

Who We Work With

We work with adults in Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, and the East Bay who are:

Managing pain
Recovering from injury
Navigating stress-related health concerns

What Treatment May Include

Each session is personalized and may include a carefully curated combination of:

Acupuncture needling
Cupping therapy
Heat therapy
Hands-on bodywork

These techniques are often used together to address pain, chronic tension, stress-related conditions, and movement limitations. When appropriate, Chinese medicine principles and herbal support may be recommended to support long-term wellness.

Nervous System, Stress, and Supportive Care

Acupuncture is particularly effective for regulating the nervous system and reducing stress. Many patients describe treatments as deeply calming, restorative, and grounding. This regulation plays an important role in pain perception, recovery, and overall resilience.

For individuals undergoing chemotherapy, acupuncture may be used as supportive care to help manage side effects such as nausea and peripheral neuropathy, in coordination with their medical care team.

Appointments are intentionally limited to ensure focused, personalized care in a calm and private setting.

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Meet The Doctor

Dr. Anahita Forati, MSTCM , DAOM, LAc, IFMCP

Dr. Anahita Forati is a dedicated healthcare practitioner with over 20 years of experience in integrative medicine and acupuncture. Her clinical background spans outpatient care, oncology, and inpatient settings, where she has supported patients through a wide range of complex health conditions.

Her approach blends the depth of traditional Chinese medicine with modern clinical insight, allowing her to deliver thoughtful, individualized care that addresses both symptoms and the underlying systems of the body. Dr. Forati is known for her calm presence, clinical precision, and commitment to treating the whole person, not just a diagnosis.

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