Best Practitioners in Oakland, CA

Oakland location of Bay Area Functional Medicine, opened in 2021 by Dr. Richard Esquivel as an expansion of his San Jose practice. Focuses on identifying root physiologic mechanisms underlying chronic conditions using a systems biology approach combining functional medicine with Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Dr. Alexandra Johnson, MD is an integrative family medicine physician in Oakland, CA who has been practicing since approximately 2007. What sets her apart is a 20-year background as a certified Breema Practitioner and Instructor — a somatic bodywork system she weaves directly into her medical care. She holds clinic hours at the Breema Clinic (6201 Florio St, Oakland) and Hummingbird Valley Retreat Center in Santa Cruz. Her approach blends conventional family medicine, functional medicine, and Breema bodywork to address the whole person — physical, mental, and emotional. She reviews labs and health history to identify root causes, then tailors plans using diet, supplements, lifestyle guidance, and hands-on bodywork sessions. She offers a free 15-minute introductory consultation for new prospective patients. Dr. Johnson treats conditions including stress and burnout, fatigue, sleep issues, digestive discomfort, brain fog, food sensitivities, Long Covid, concussions, and chronic muscle tension. She accepts insurance including Aetna and Cigna. Patients describe her as deeply empathetic, collaborative, and skilled at synthesizing conventional and integrative approaches — "the most gifted medical doctor I've ever worked with." She is actively accepting new patients and can be reached by phone or through her online patient registration portal.

A certified Functional Medicine Doctor in Berkeley, CA.

Expert acupuncture and facial rejuvenation in Oakland, CA—feel refreshed, look radiant.

The California Center for Functional Medicine (CCFM), founded in 2014 by Chris Kresser and Sunjya Schweig, MD, offers personalized, root-cause care, leveraging virtual care, innovative health programs, and group visits. Their team of medical doctors, nurse practitioners, nutritionists, and health coaches provide a safe and open environment for patients seeking answers through a functional medicine lens. CCFM uses a high-touch, high-tech approach, employing comprehensive testing and whole-person analysis to uncover biological, environmental, and lifestyle factors driving symptoms. They focus on gut health, hormone balance, metabolic interventions, and addressing chronic inflammation to restore optimal function across all body systems. CCFM utilizes ADAPT-trained practitioners, nutritionists, and health coaches, with Chris Kresser continuing to influence their approach as Director of Clinical Education. They offer various programs, including a virtual functional medicine membership, women's hormone clinic, metabolic reset, and functional medicine check-ups. CCFM emphasizes a collaborative approach to wellness, involving the patient and investigating their lifestyle and environmental conditions. Located in Kensington, CA, CCFM provides virtual appointments and membership-based services. Their care team has over two decades of industry experience, ensuring patients receive the best functional medicine healthcare available. CCFM aims to provide hope, motivation, and guidance in the process of getting better. Note: A Reddit comment from 2023 mentions high initial consultation costs and potentially challenging administrative processes.

Provides naturopathic care to help women with fatigue, insomnia, and hormonal imbalance feel better naturally.

Blends Western medicine with complementary therapies to prevent disease and support natural healing.

Offers both Functional medicine and acupuncture and Chinese herbs, providing a unique path to overcoming health challenges.

A hyperbaric oxygen therapy clinic focused on providing care in a setting where patients are heard and respected, and treatment is accessible and nurturing.

Hana Holistic, based in Berkeley, warmly welcomes Oakland residents to experience top-tier integrative medicine.

Sutter's Institute for Health and Healing (IHH) blends Western medicine with proven complementary therapies to prevent disease and support your body, mind and spirit's natural healing capabilities.

Based in Berkeley, welcomes Oakland residents to experience integrative medicine, offering holistic health services.

Dr. Tim Heath DC and the team of medical professionals at Optimized Wellness Center take a whole-person approach to healthcare, seeking to treat the underlying causes of disease and injury rather than treating the symptoms themselves.

Your body can heal itself with the right support.

Apex Medicine in Oakland, CA is dedicated to providing patients with health solutions built around the individual, offering services from stem-cell therapy to weight loss treatments.

Provides the best combination of Eastern Medicine and Modern Science to find root causes and fix imbalances.