Golden Leaf Community Acupuncture

I just had an excellent session at Golden Leaf Acupuncture. First of all, their office is beautiful! It is clear and spacious, flooded with natural light and great vibes. I greatly appreciated Dr Hampton’s professionalism and communication during our intake. Most importantly, her needles were smooth, painless, and quite effective. This team is definitely doing it right, and I’ll be back next week.

I was referred to Jamie by my physical therapist, who, after giving me dramatic relief of my 9 out of 10 pain, thought I needed a different approach to fully help me. I was skeptical about acupuncture. I am a health professional and at the time I entered this practice, I was not especially hopeful I would get much benefit. But, since I trusted my physical therapist, I decided to give it a go.
The first appointment, Jaime gave me plenty of time to explain my problem and asked questions about my health, dealing with me in a holistic way. She gave me tons of information about acupuncture itself, how it works scientifically, and what the plan she had for me. I was so impressed by her education, warm attitude and caring nature that my fears were eased. Turns out she is also wickedly funny and has an infectious positive outlook on life that I love!
Jaime’s plan to help me worked wonders. She made adjustments as she worked on my muscles. The reasons for my pain were found and worked on until I was pain free. It took many months of treatment, as was expected by Jaime. By the time I was completely helped, I got to know Anahita and Christina, too. They are amazing as well, and I do not use that term lightly. I feel their collective knowledge of acupuncture is enough to help anyone with their pain problems and more.
My husband, who broke his back (compression fracture), over 20 years ago had seen multiple doctors over the years and found little relief of his constant pain. He is even more skeptical than I, so it took him a long time to try Golden Leaf out, even with my success. After he went to his first appointment, he was shocked to find his pain down significantly. After several appointments, he couldn’t believe his pain was relieved so well.
Lastly, but not at all least, their office manager Sienna is fabulous, too! She is always friendly, helpful and caring as well as being extremely efficient and organized. I loved coming to my acupuncture appointments, not just because I was being helped physically, but because it was so enjoyable being there.
I really loved my time at this practice and hope this encourages people to try them out.

I’ve been seeing Anahita for a while now, and each time I have come to her with different issues. She is so professional, so amazing at what she does, and she adds a personal element to each session, always asking how things are going and working to cater each session to the main issues coming up.
I’ve seen her for anxiety, stress, muscle tension and neck pain. She’s been very helpful and I’ve noticed a huge difference after each session.
Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great acupuncture.

Dr. Jamie is amazing! She is warm, friendly and professional! I feel so comfortable with her and I know that she really truly cares about my wellbeing. I have been a loyal client here for almost a year now and couldn’t imagine going anywhere else for acupuncture!
Sienna at the front desk is wonderful. She is really helpful and knows everything there is to know about insurance billing!
Dr. Jamie’s acupuncture techniques have really helped me in so many ways! I am so very thankful and can say that she has changed my life for the better! Thank you!

I recently moved to the Bay Area & I was so nervous about finding someone I loved as much as my previous acupuncturist! I can say Dr Jamie quickly erased any fears I had!!! She was so fun, welcoming and informative! I can’t wait til my next appt! And Sienna at the front desk was so awesome as well! I highly recommend anyone in the Bay Area to visit this office for your needs!

Obsessed! I literally flew from LA to Berkeley to see Dr. Jamie. During law school, she heeled my tendonitis. Now, I’m having issues with my soleus/​knee and Dr. Jamie worked her magic. I highly recommend her. She knows what she’s doing and is super friendly and fun. She takes the time to answer questions and understand your body. The rooms are also cozy, heated, and have comfy pillows and blankets. It’s like a nice trip to the spa.

For years, I’ve sought out different specialists to address my painful hip/​sacral/​lower back problems but they’ve mostly prescribed long term treatment plans and I have had to take long periods of time away from exercise and other regular activities while waiting for improvement. Often there is little change. Massage therapist haven’t been able to reach all the deep layers and other acupuncturists didn’t provide relief. Dr. Jamie’s needling technique, which I later learned is acquired through extended training in her doctoral program, targeted the specific, tiny, hidden muscles and released them instantly. I still do a double take every time I walk because I don’t feel that painful compression up my left side with each step. I really was about to resign to having to live with debilitation when I found Dr. Jamie. Very impressive.

I highly recommend Drs. Anahita and Jamie at Golden Leaf Acupuncture. I have been seeing them to treat my stiff neck. We are slowly starting to unravel the tightness after years of having a saxophone hanging from it.
I have more range of motion as a result of their combined treatments and the release of the muscles is very noticeable.
It’s icing on the cake that they are extremely bright and friendly people who truly care about my overall well being. They like to look at the whole health picture and if desired/​requested they will work with your diet and prescribe herbs and/​or supplements as well.
Did I mention the office is very nice, clean and peaceful? And that they have a very friendly and helpful staff? Well they do!
Go see them! Your body will thank you!

Simply.The.Best!
Drs.Jamie & Anahita are the most wonderful people ever!!! Ditto to their staff!
Been going here for more than a year now, so I guess this review is overdue!

Dr. Anahita really helped me out! I came in to Golden Leaf very worried about some symptoms I’d been experiencing. In her no-​nonsense manner she gave me an exam, asked lots of questions, took the time to review anatomy books with me to describe possible diagnoses, and prescribed herbs. All of this left me feeling much less anxious, and the herbs made a huge difference. My symptoms are gone, my Kaiser doc confirmed Dr. Anahita’s diagnoses, and all is a-​ok. Thanks Dr. Anahita! Props to Golden Leaf’s admin wiz Sienna too – she knows her stuff and is ready to navigate any insurance issues with you.

Drs. Anahita and Jamie are both wonderful. I have been seeing Jamie regularly and she is great for orthropedic acupuncture. I had a bad clavicle break and have some issues with neck and shoulder pain and arm numbness. Jamie is wonderful at intensive acupuncture to release muscle tension. Anahita has a very calming, gentle approach so I have also seen her a lot for acupuncture and cupping. They specialize in trigger point release acupuncture which I find very effective for chronic pain and has basically been essential for me while working on my doctorate. The office manager Sienna is extremely welcoming and organized. Overall a great atmosphere, with very experienced and kind acupuncturists.

Dr. Anahita is the best! I’ve been seeing her for about 8 years. I’m a hairdresser and have chronic neck and shoulder issues. She always fixes me right up and I’m good as new! I’m grateful to have her:)

Cannot go without golden leaf acupuncture for my chronic back pain! It really helps and dr Jamie is the best! Dr anahita is also amazing! They’re brilliant hard working compassionate women who really care about their patients, their community, and the Bay Area. On too of it, sienna the office assistant is terrific! Big reason why im staying in the east bay! Xoxo

Absolutely amazing doctors that are really committed to healing you!
There is no way for me to sufficiently tell you how great they are. My body was in shambles after a very bad repetive stress injury (RSI) due to computer use (grad students be careful!). I had tried so many things: primary doctors, massage, even other accupuncture clinics. Dr. Jamie Hampton (and Anahita!) worked with me for over a year to improve my condition (RSI takes a long time to heal – again be careful!). Without them I would not be where I am today, or even have finished my PhD. Together with a great physical therapist they tailored treatments when nothing else would work.
Give them a shot if you are in pain. If you have RSI, stop working, assess your work station/​habits, and go see Dr. Jamie. They are professionals with a wonderful office full of sunshine, smiles, and beautiful orchids; and will give you the attention and (hopefully) successful treatments that you have been searching for.

There aren’t enough stars to convey how great the folks at Golden Leaf are. Drs. Jamie Hampton and Anahita Forati are both wonderful practitioners and genuinely nice people.
Dr. Jamie has treated me for a variety of problems and I always get relief from every treatment. She is great about following up about any issue that she has treated me for in the past, making sure that I’m not starting to flare-​up and treating me for everything even if it means taking some extra time in her schedule. And she is a warm, funny, interesting person who has become a friend as well as a doctor.
In addition to the 2 great doctors, Sienna, who works at the desk, is also great, always smiling and friendly. She is very patient with me when I have screwed up my appt. schedule. She even ran after me when I had overpaid!
I just can’t say enough good things about Golden Leaf. Just go. You won’t be sorry.

I absolutely adore Dr. Jamie Hampton! She is a great acupuncturist and a wonderful person.
She has helped decrease my anxiety, insomnia and headaches!

I was very skeptical about acupuncture, but when my physical therapist recommended Dr. Jamie I thought I should give it a try. I am so happy I did. I am shoulder and neck pain free after struggling for 4 years!!! Dr. Jamie is wonderful! She is extremely talented and understands how to make your body relax.
The office is clean, professional, and comfy!
Thank you Dr. Jamie!!!

Having never had acupuncture treatments before, I really appreciated that Dr. Jamie was patient with explained the entire process to me during my first appointment. I have also been treated my Dr. Anahita who told me that the greatest compliment was when her patients fell asleep during treatment. (I have to say I have fallen asleep every single time)
I dig the atmosphere and natural light in their building, free parking, delicious tea upon arrival, and giant mirror on the wall in one treatment room so I can smear the tissue marks off my waking face before embarking out into the world again.
After only 2 treatments my chronic neck pain was goooooone completely, and my lower back pain has greater subsided, in conjunction with chiropractic adjustments.

When I got a cold 3 days before I was taking off for a 2 week trip to Italy I didnt know what to do! Luckily I went to see Anahita. She gave me some potent herbs, treated me with Acupuncture, which, by the way, was so gentle I fell asleep, and she sent me on my way.
The nasty cold was gone 2 days later and my faith in Goldenleaf Community Acupuncture was boosted!
Anahita is incredibly knowledgeable, down to earth, friendly and caring.
I would recommend her to my family and friends.

Dr. Anahita Forati’s approach is very thorough and comes from a place of love and care.
This was my first time getting acupuncture and I was a tad bit nervous about the needles. After the first needle, all my nervousness was gone.
Dr. Forati’s touch is magical! I left the place walking on clouds! :)
Thank you Dr. Forati! I will definitely return again, and again!