Kim Peirano
Acupuncturist
541 Athol Ave Oakland CA, 94606About
Dr. Kim Peirano, DACM, Dipl.OM, LAc, CHT, CPHPCA is a transformative healer dedicated to guiding her patients on their personal growth, healing and transformation journeys through the depth and power of East Asian Medicine, Acupuncture treatments, Jungian Life Coaching, medical hypnotherapy and more. Her own personal commitment to her unique path of growth and self development shines through in her treatments and interactions with patients, holding a safe, compassionate space for vulnerability, depth and transformation. With a multifaceted approach that encompasses ancient wisdom, multiple modalities, trauma-informed care, and Taoist theory, Dr. Kim harmoniously integrates the body, mind, and spirit to unlock the full potential of healing.
A practicing Acupuncturist since 2010, Dr. Kim graduated from The Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley and further received her Doctorate in Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Health Sciences in 2018. Her expertise spans a wide range of issues and illnesses, with a particular focus on stress management, well-being, and the impact of illness or pain on overall health. She has successfully supported clients through major life transitions, chronic pain and illness, fertility concerns, pediatric patients, eating disorder recovery, spiritual growth, sports medicine, orthopedics, end-of-life support, and hospice care.
During a session with Dr. Kim, the profound connection between body, mind, and spirit is bridged. Her intuitive abilities, combined with her additional training as a Jungian Life Coach and Medical Hypnotherapist, Neuro-Emotional Technique, and other energetic healing modalities, work synergistically with acupuncture and herbal medicine. By integrating guided visualization and other techniques into the treatment room, Dr. Kim empowers her patients to access their inner knowing and truth, enabling them to experience deep healing beyond the physical realm.
As a member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH), Dr. Kim embraces a Health At Every Size approach to healing. She also serves as a board member of the California State Oriental Medical Association (CSOMA) and is the Founder and Director of The Integrative Healing Institute, a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing spirit-mind-body education to health practitioners and the general public. Dr. Kim is a Certified Provider of Hospice and Palliative Care Acupuncture and a volunteer for the Living / Dying Project as a spiritual counselor for end of life patients. Dr. Kim is also a columnist for the industry publication Acupuncture Today and has been a peer-reviewed journal author in the Journal of Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine. She truly loves bringing this medicine, techniques and wisdom not only to her patients and clients but to the general public and other practitioners through the continuing education courses she offers, her writing and more.
In her free time Dr. Kim loves getting outdoors and is an avid powerlifter, open water rower and swimmer, enjoys hiking around the bay and spending quality time with her incredibly fluffy cat Marcus.
Education and Training
Acupuncture and Integrative Me MSOM 2010
Pacific College of Health Scie DAOM 2018
Board Certification
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
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Kim Peirano's Expert Contributions
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Beautiful skin has always been envied; blemish-free, invisible pores, and a smooth complexion free of wrinkles. A multi-billion dollar industry was built from this. I always remind my patients that beauty starts on the inside, and this is true of our spirit and heart as well as the health of our...
These 6 Acupressure Points Can Help Cramps
Women today do everything, from CEO to Mom of the Year, best friend, nurse, and astronaut. For many women, once a month (give or take) menstrual cramps are the less than desirable icing on the cake. Having dull, achy pain that can go from a mild annoyance to debilitating has been felt by most women...
5 Ways Acupuncture Improves Athletic Performance
Acupuncture is a very useful tool for treating conditions involving pain; from sports injury to arthritis to headaches and everywhere in between. Beyond pain, can acupuncture actually improve sports performance? Whether you’re an avid gym-goer, amateur athlete, or professional athlete, acupuncture...
Acupuncture Effectively Treats Overactive Bladder without Surgery, Medication or Side Effects
I hear it often from my patients: ‘sometimes I pee a little when I laugh,’ ‘I wouldn’t dare try to do jumping jacks or it would be a mess,’ and ‘I just know that I have to use the bathroom before I leave to go anywhere or I might pee my pants.’ Overactive bladder, leakage, and...
5 Ways Acupuncture Improves Athletic Performance
Original Post on Lion's Heart Wellness Blog"Acupuncture is an incredibly useful tool to treat conditions involving pain; from sports injury to arthritis to headaches and everywhere in between, but beyond pain, can acupuncture actually help to improve sports performance? Whether you’re a novice...
Is acupuncture safe during the first trimester?
Yes absolutely, please make sure to tell your acupuncturist that you're pregnant so that they can adjust a treatment and herbs as necessary. Acupuncture is safe throughout an entire pregnancy and can be used for morning sickness, to turn a breech baby and to induce labor, among many other issues that come up during / before and after pregnancy. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Faculty Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College - Berkeley 2020 - 2022
Awards
- Best Holistic Practitioner 2018 Pacific Sun Best of Marin
- Best Acupuncture 2016 Bay Area A List
Professional Memberships
- CSOMA
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