Our Practice
No matter how many come, all find what they need, for the well is dependable. It has a spring and never runs dry. It is a great blessing.
—The I Ching
Welcome to The Well, conveniently located in Pill Hill, Oakland. Here, our practitioners know that health is a process: it’s about having a strong spirt and a healthy body. It’s about prolonging the simple joy of feeling well! Our mission is to help our patients accomplish these goals in a compassionate and efficient way.
We aim to educate our patients in a safe environment while offering them necessary comprehensive care. We understand that many people have anxiety about acupuncture treatment, so we created a soothing environment and a scheduling system that never keeps you waiting long. By combining the modern conveniences with traditional medicine, we give our patients the best care in Oakland.
Jessie Holland, LAc
Specialty: Pain + Sports Medicine + Internal Medicine
Email: jessiehollandLac@gmail.com
Jessie Holland, L.Ac., is a licensed acupuncturist specializing in orthopedic and sports acupuncture. She integrates acupuncture techniques to treat musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, and pain management in her private practice on Summit St. in Oakland. Jessie has completed extensive training in this field, including the Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Program with Whitfield Reaves in 2019, followed by advanced training with him in 2020. She also holds a certification in EXSTORE orthopedic assessment and treatment, having trained under Anthony Lombardi, and actively incorporates this system into her work with patients. Furthering her expertise, Jessie is currently completing Poney Chiang’s Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Certification, expanding her approach to treating pain and neurological conditions.
Jessie’s passion for alternative medicine began in high school when a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner successfully treated her chronic seasonal allergies. Inspired by this experience, she pursued a career in healing, earning her Iyengar Yoga certification in 2004 (completing both 200-hour and 500-hour teacher trainings) and graduating from the California College of Ayurveda in 2006 as valedictorian. She later deepened her expertise through two clinical internships with Dr. Vasant Lad in Pune, India, and studies with the Iyengar family.
In addition to her work in acupuncture, Jessie is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher, offering private lessons and public classes throughout the East Bay. She has also received specialized training in Pancha Karma therapy, earning her certification through both the California College of Ayurveda and the Ayurvedic Institute.
A longtime resident of Oakland, Jessie is deeply committed to bringing evidence-based, effective, and holistic care to her community. She is passionate about helping patients recover from injuries, improve performance, and restore function through proactive and preventative treatment.
More info at jessieholland.com.
Michelle Warner, CAS
Specialty: Ayurvedic medicine and Ayurvedic Body Therapies
Email: nurturebalance@gmail.com
Michelle is certified as a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist by the California College of Ayurveda. After graduating in 2007,she has continued her Ayurvedic studies with summer intensives in New Mexico and a clinical internship in India with Dr. Vasant Lad. In addition to specializing in Ayurvedic body therapies, Michelle is a Certified Massage Therapist with the State of California. Her private practice in Oakland incorporates the use of diet, lifestyle, herbs, Ayurvedic body therapies, and craniosacral therapy to help clients re-establish and maintain well being.
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