Licensed Acupuncturist & Traditional Chinese Medicine
Practitioner Address: 2381 Mariner Square Drive, Suite 175, Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: (510) 770-6274
Email: mari@numinousacupunctureandalchemy.com
Online Scheduling: Book your Appointment
Free private parking available: ADA-accessible parking near entrance
Have questions about treatment or want to learn more about Mari’s approach? Schedule a brief phone or Zoom consultation to discuss your health concerns and learn about personalized recommendations — with no obligation.
True emergencies (medical emergencies, family crises, severe weather) will be considered individually with understanding and compassion.
Online through patient portal
For non-urgent matters, contact us by phone or email during business hours. We respond to messages within 72 hours on business days.
For urgent concerns, contact us by phone or email. For medical emergencies, call 911.
We do not provide medical advice via text message or social media.
Treatment plans are individualized based on your specific needs. Progress is evaluated regularly, and treatment approaches may be modified accordingly. If you’re not seeing expected progress, we’ll discuss alternative approaches or referrals to other providers
Before treatment, we will explain proposed treatments, potential benefits, risks, and alternatives. You have the right to ask questions and decline any treatment. By proceeding with treatment, you acknowledge understanding and consent.
In compliance with California Acupuncture Board regulations (§1399.451, §1399.454, §4955(e)) and Clean Needle Technique (CNT) standards:
Inform Mari of all medications and supplements you take – some herbs may interact with pharmaceutical drugs. Always consult your physician before changing prescribed medications.
Please disclose any communicable illnesses or health changes before each appointment so treatment can be safely modified or rescheduled.
In the event of a medical emergency during your appointment, Mari will call 911 immediately and treatment will stop. For needle fainting – a known response – please eat a light meal before your appointment and tell Mari immediately if you feel lightheaded. For adverse herbal reactions, stop taking herbs and call (510) 770-6274; for severe reactions including difficulty breathing, call 911.
"Please do yourself a favor and schedule an appointment with Mari as soon as possible."
— J. T.
Mari Kubota L.Ac. has over 20 years of experience with Traditional Chinese Medicine & Japanese acupuncture in the East Bay-Alameda, Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco.
