Melinda Wiggins, MSOM, LAc, CMT

Albany, United States

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+1 510-919-6951
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www.acupunctureberkeley.org
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Melinda Wiggins Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine 1532 Solano Ave, Albany, CA, 94707
Berkeley Hills
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220 ftSolano & Peralta
320 ftSolano & Curtis
580 ftSolano & Tacoma
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By Appointment Only
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Today 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Open now
Local time (Albany) 11:10 AM Saturday, June 21, 2025

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Monday 9:00 am – 7:30 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 7:30 pm
Wednesday –
Thursday 9:00 am – 7:30 pm
Friday –
Saturday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday –

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Specialties

Melinda provides patients with treatments utilizing acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and manual therapy (trigger point therapy mixed with facilitated stretching). She works with chronic pain, insomnia, allergies, depression and anxiety, women’s issues, and more. Her specialty consists of combining herbal therapy with acupuncture, or acupuncture with manual therapy to provide exceptional relief for acute and chronic pain, as well as to address external and internal issues simultaneously.

History

Established in 2003.

Melinda is a licensed acupuncturist and bodyworker of more than 10 years. Extensive experience performing acupuncture in Guatemala at Hospitalito de Santiago; interning at CPMC under orthopedic surgeon Dr. Chris Cox and P.A. Kim Lanford; working with pre and post-​surgical patients at Advanced Physical Medicine as a licensed acupuncturist; interning with Josh Margolis, L.Ac. in orthopedics; and currently studying extensive combinations of both herbal medicine and allopathic drugs with mentors Dr. John Chen and Dr. Kyle Miura; have all contributed to her knowledge and understanding. Through her study of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, bodywork, and of Eastern and Western Medicines, she has obtained many tools to aid people in their path of overall health and well-​being.

Meet the Business Owner

Melinda W.

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Melinda has a background of Chinese Medicine, Western herbal medicine, and midwifery. Growing up in a large family in the North Carolina mountains, she learned much of herbs and gardening, as well as using what was available to help those around her. Although her background is in Chinese medicine and Western herbal medicine, she enjoys a continual study of the sciences and allopathic medicine to more fully understand the Western perspective of mainstream medicine, and how it, nutrition, and Chinese medicine compliment one another.

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20 reviews of Melinda Wiggins, MSOM, LAc, CMT

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Place rating: 5
Berkeley, CA
Summary: Amazing healer, especially for the «working body»
Melinda’s intense, but highly effective. manual therapy combined with acupuncture has seen me through two achilles injuries (so severe that I had to stop swimming, let alone walking), a handful of shoulder injuries and a pretty serious bike fall that involved various body parts.
Melinda knows just where to go to ease pain and re-​set muscles. The follow-​up of acupuncture to the manual therapy is amazing. Our weekly sessions for more than 2 years have meant a world of difference to me and have returned me to an active life with a healthy body. Another Unilocal reviewer wrote that Melinda is a born healer and it is true.
Place rating: 5
Albany, CA
Melinda has been a critical member of my team in working through a challenging treatment for a chronic condition over the last six months.
In our first appointment, Melinda made me immediately comfortable — she’s warm, friendly, and listens wonderfully. She performed an excellent therapeutic massage — and in the course of my treatment, I’ve worked with a number of different practitioners. Melinda’s one of the best.
For months, massage was our primary work, and I was, like the other reviewer K.C., very skeptical of acupuncture as a route to relaxation, and more broadly, ameliorating the symptoms I was experiencing as a result of treatment.
However, tonight, as I write this, I’m coming off a wonderful accu session, one which has met my needs more effectively than massage did. Indeed, I’ve moved over to accu in the last couple months almost exclusively: this work, alongside Melinda’s compassionate spirit, has provided an indispensable complement to the traditional medicine.
Thanks Melinda!
Place rating: 5
Albany, CA
This woman is seriously amazing. I started seeing her several months ago for a TMJ issue I’ve had for 25+ years and the associated pain/​headaches that come along with this problem. Melinda greeted me with the warmest energy and walked me through her recommended approach with such genuine compassion for healing this problem. I remember going home to my sweetie that night and saying «She is the sweetest person ever!» She helped me with my pain and to identify ways to alleviate it myself. Note I have seen at least 4 dentists/​specialists for this issue over the years and none have helped due to their aggressive techniques that attempted to force my jaw back to where they thought it should be. Not knocking dentists here (I also love my dentist), but the treatment I needed was the path Melinda showed me and a reminder to take care of all parts of my body. I recently have been getting treatment for what I now know is a bulge between two of my vertebrae that was causing painful ‘electric shocks’ several times a day. Through massage, acupuncture and homework assigned by Melinda I have reduced the pain to zero… ZERO! Sometimes I can’t tell if she is just a miracle worker or practices some kind of magic. Either way, I am so happy that I have her in my life to keep my body healthy and feeling good. I would highly recommend her services to anyone.
Place rating: 5
Berkeley, CA
My husband has been a client of Melinda’s for 3+ years and he referred me to her last winter to take care of a calf injury I got from running. I was frightened & skeptical of acupuncture. I am a convert now and through this Unilocal review I want to tell the world Melinda is an awesome practitioner. She is effective, professional, intuitive, nurturing, and so much more. In a nutshell, she’s one of a kind and I offer her & her practice a ton of praise and gratitude.
Place rating: 5
Berkeley, CA
Melina is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Not only is she knowladgeble about the human body and incredible at exploring differential diagnosis, she is one of the most kind hearted individuals I have ever met. Her ability to connect with clients both physically and mentally is unheard of in this profession. I have had back pain for about 12 years. I had bulged a disk and fractured my lower back. I have been through all sorts of injections and nothing has worked until now. For the first time in 12 years I have minimal to NO back pain and I just can not Thank Melinda enough! If you go to her you will not be disappointed!!!
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
Melinda has been my «healer» for 3 months now. She is kind, patient and very wise.
She has guided me through major nutritional changes and has contributed to my increased energy, sleep and general good attitude.
She has done this with acupressure and herbs (I get acupuncture elsewhere). I had a significant digestive issues which are much improved. When your tummy feels better, the whole world is better.
She encourages me to check in with her and believe me, she is not about the money, she is very giving of her time and efforts.
Place rating: 5
Emeryville, CA
I have been seeing Melinda for almost two years now and I can’t say enough good things about her. I have sent many friends to her, all of which continually describe her as wonderful and amazing. I look forward to every visit not only because I know I will feel better after but because Melinda is also just a pleasure to be around.
Melinda is a truly holistic practitioner. She is dedicated to her practice and continues to push herself to understand even deeper levels of medicine. Sometimes diagnosing health issues is difficult but Melinda will always go the extra length to find solutions to ailments.
She lives and breathes her work and she makes the world a better place. I highly recommend her work. With her knowledge of anatomy, massage therapy, acupuncture, Western and herbal medicine, she can tackle almost any problem you might have.
Place rating: 5
San Mateo, CA
Melinda is absolutely amazing! She takes the time to comprehensively ask you about your lifestyle, food intake, sleep patterns, etc. She has a genuine concern and commitment to help. Overall very compassionate and friendly. Every time I leave here, I feel so relaxed and calm followed by the best night’s sleep. The room and bed is very comfortable and warm and I thoroughly enjoy my visits. Melinda not also does acupuncture, but she’s also very knowledgable of Chinese herbs/​teas and gives EXCELLENT therapeutic massages. I highly recommend her to everybody!!!
Place rating: 5
El Cerrito, CA
I’ve seen many massage therapists in my life, and Melinda is probably the best. I’ve only seen her a few times, but I’m very impressed. I went to her with neck/​shoulder and hamstring issues. She knows the body like nobody else I’ve seen and narrowed in on the problem. She has spent extra time with me, coaching me on exercises and stretches to do on my own. Plus, her space is nice and clean and she is a very pleasant and personable human being. As a bonus, she helped our nanny with her TMJ at a discount. Melinda was quite generous in this regard and her work helped our nanny quite a bit. Only praise for Melinda.
Place rating: 5
Alameda, CA
I made an appointment with Melinda after suffering from significant neck pain causing me agonizing arm pain. I had a previous visit to the local emergency room, and was prescribed pain medication. The medication alleviated the pain temporarily, but did nothing to fix the cause of the pain. I made an appointment with Melinda, and after a short consultation, she began a treatment of deep tissue massage and acupuncture. I was a skeptic. After the initial visit I noticed a significant decrease in the pain I had in my neck and arm. She did a follow up treatment, and I am happy to report that I have not had ANY of the pain return. I am now a believer. She is very knowledge, professional, friendly, and she adheres to all safety requirements. As a bonus… she has awesome music in her treatment room that enhances the experience. I would encourage anyone thinking about acupuncture, deep tissue massage, or both, to schedule an appointment with her sooner rather than later.
Thank you for healing me, Melinda !
Place rating: 5
London, United Kingdom
If you want a proper massage, one that actually makes a difference, one done by someone who really, really knows what she’s doing, go to Melinda. I’ve had a lot of treatments over the years for neck and shoulder problems and Melinda is miles ahead of anyone else. Her massages are superb; she’s also very knowledgeable, personable and keen to understand problem areas and help you feel better. Highly recommended.
Practical info: her office is on Solano Avenue, easy street parking. Pleasant waiting area with water, tea and restroom. Take Marin Ave to avoid Solano traffic.
Place rating: 5
Berkeley, CA
Melinda’s massage work is awesome. I have never had such relief from a massage before in my neck, shoulders, arms, and hips. She really knows her stuff and is very personable. I highly recommend her!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Melinda is wonderful! She does a flawless job of integrating massage and traditional Chinese medicine with warmth, poise, and professionalism.
I first met Melinda when she was a student at the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley and was incredibly impressed with her bedside manner and thoroughness. I felt so much better after each weekly session and credit not only her knowledge of TCM, but her integration with touch, as her massages are incredible.
I highly, highly recommend Melinda! (And, wish I still lived in the East Bay so that I could see her!)
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
Melinda is an amazing healer and has extensive knowledge in massage, acupuncture, and herbal medicine. She takes great care to listen to your needs and customize each treatment to alleviate any pain or discomfort.
I’ve been receiving treatments from Melinda for many years. Most recently I’ve been seeing her for chronic pain in my neck, shoulders, and forearm from too many years of working at a computer and traveling. In addition to the massage I typically receive, I always get an acupuncture treatment with each visit. The acupuncture she does on my neck and shoulders takes the healing to the next level and really alleviates the pain that builds up. She is gentle with her needling and always knows just the right points to produce the needed relief.
Melinda’s goal is to heal people as thoroughly as possible. She has recommended some supplements/​herbs that have really made a difference for my aches as well as energy level. And one of the most important things she provides is a caring, comfortable, and healing environment.
Go see her if you suffer from chronic pain or discomfort. You won’t be sorry.
Place rating: 5
El Cerrito, CA
Melinda is amazing. Her kindness and warmth, in addition to her massage and acupuncture skills make her a wonderful healer. I first met her after my friend gave me a gift certificate for a massage. It was the best massage ever and I had many massages over the years. She knew exactly the amount of pressure to use and where the problems were with my muscles.
After that great experience I decided to undergo acupuncture treatment for infertility. My husband and I had been trying for two years with no success and I wasn’t ready for anything more invasive. I am now pregnant! Melinda’s treatments were so positive and relaxing it helped me through a stressful time. She also encouraged me to minimize sugar and processed foods which has been helpful to both weightloss and energy levels.
She is open minded, caring, and professional and simply fantastic.
Place rating: 5
Martinez, CA
Melinda is a miracle worker! I’ve had chronic allergies for years… cats, dust, wheat, nuts, mold — you name it. I’ve been seeing Melinda now for over a year and now I live with a cat and can breath freely on a regular basis. In addition, she regularly combines herbs, acupuncture and massage to calm me down and release the severe anxiety I carry after working with difficult teenagers all day. I’ve recommended her to everyone I know and I never miss an appointment.
If you are reluctant to try accupunture, she is the one to go to. She clearly explains what she is doing and why. It really helps.
Make an appointment today!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Melinda and I first started working together three years ago for a chronic hip injury and general muscle tension from stress. Since then I’ve never been healthier. My hip is much much better after nearly 15 years of struggle and my body feels great every time I leave her office. More than anything its her caring attitude and that she truly embodies the mentality of a healer. She will listen to your concerns and work with you to bring you to your optimal level of health. I highly recommend her for anyone looking for someone who will always strive to help you become a healthier you.
Place rating: 5
Berkeley, CA
I have chronic neck and shoulder pains being a laptop user on the go. I have tried many, many massage therapists, chiropractors, and physical therapists for the past ten years in L.A. and in S.F. Melinda is the only massage therapist who can fix my problems consistently. I see her every other week, and it makes a huge difference to alleviate the stress and pain that may build up. Her technique to combine body work and acupuncture is unique and for me, it provides a longer relief. I walk out of her session with full range of neck motion — amazing! She also fixes me when I get occasional lower back pains.
If you are looking for deep tissue body work, don’t bother with the fancy spas. I have tried all these places, and the pain comes back the next day. You need to see Melinda. Her new location also has good parking. Her schedule can get busy because she gets good referrals from her clients. I would recommend to get on her calendar regularly if you can.
Place rating: 5
San Ramon, CA
Melinda is an amazing body worker, I was comfortable receiving acupuncture from her. I left her office feeling very relaxed and feeling a lot better from all my aches and pains. I’m definitely coming back to see her on a regular basis.
Place rating: 5
Emeryville, CA
Melinda Wiggins is wonderful!
I came to her because I needed an acupuncturist who I could really trust to help me with a health problem that had been nagging me for years. Doctors had always prescribed me drugs and I finally had enough of the synthetic chemicals they gave me to supposedly make me healthier. I decided to give traditional Chinese medicine a try because, as Melinda explained, it was a more natural and holistic approach to my problem. I’m the kind of person that believes that if you mess with nature too much, it will mess with you right back.
Melinda started me on the right track immediately by going over everything in detail. She assured me that acupuncture was great for treating my particular conditions. After taking some supplements made from seeds and fish oil, I was noticing a difference after one week. By the end of the four week treatment plan, I felt better than ever and my problem was actually GONE! My doctor was astounded and had never seen such a thing.
I now recommend Melinda to everyone. She is amazing!