Please read this disclaimer carefully before using this website or making healthcare decisions based on its content.
The information contained on this website is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition, and it does not constitute medical advice.
All content on this website – including descriptions of conditions, treatment approaches, herbal medicine information, and wellness guidance – is provided for general educational purposes only. It reflects the principles and perspectives of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is not a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment.
Reading this website does not create a patient-practitioner relationship between you and Mari Kubota, LAc. A patient-practitioner relationship is established only through a formal consultation and intake process.
Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a distinct healthcare system with its own diagnostic framework, terminology, and treatment principles. TCM diagnoses – including assessments of qi, yin and yang, organ systems, and constitutional patterns – reflect TCM principles and are fundamentally different from Western medical diagnoses.
A TCM assessment does not replace Western medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Acupuncture and TCM care are offered as a complement to, not a replacement for, your conventional medical care. Patients are strongly encouraged to maintain regular care with a licensed physician and to inform their physician that they are receiving acupuncture and TCM treatment.
The conditions and concerns listed on this website as areas where people seek acupuncture care are not intended to imply that acupuncture diagnoses or treats those conditions as defined by Western medicine. They reflect the range of concerns patients commonly bring to TCM practice.
Information about Chinese herbal medicine, essential oils, and nutritional supplements on this website is provided for educational purposes only.
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Statements about Chinese herbs, herbal formulas, essential oils, and nutritional supplements on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Before beginning any herbal or supplement regimen, consult your healthcare provider — particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking prescription medications, or managing an existing health condition. Some herbs and supplements may interact with pharmaceutical medications. Herbal recommendations made during a clinical consultation are based on your individual TCM assessment and are distinct from the general educational content on this website.
Where this website references research, studies, or clinical evidence, such references are provided for educational context only. The research landscape for acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine is actively evolving. Individual studies may not represent scientific consensus, and results from research settings may not predict outcomes in individual cases.
Research citations on this website do not imply that acupuncture or TCM has been proven to treat, cure, or prevent any specific condition. Statements such as “research suggests” or “studies indicate” reflect the current state of published research and are not guarantees of outcomes.
No guarantee is made regarding treatment outcomes. Results vary significantly between individuals depending on the nature and duration of the condition, overall health, consistency of treatment, and many other factors.
Mari Kubota, LAc., Dipl.Ac., MSAOM is a California-licensed acupuncturist regulated by the California Acupuncture Board (License #13444). Her scope of practice is defined by the California Acupuncture Practice Act (Business and Professions Code §4927).
Mari Kubota is not a medical doctor, physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or licensed mental health therapist. She does not diagnose or treat Western medical conditions, prescribe pharmaceutical medications, perform surgery, or provide mental health therapy.
If you have questions about the scope of acupuncture practice in California, contact the California Acupuncture Board at (916) 515-5200 or acupuncture.ca.gov.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
This website is not a resource for emergency medical care. Do not use this website, send an email, or leave a voicemail in a medical emergency. Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
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While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and currency of the information on this website, healthcare information changes over time. The content on this website is reviewed and updated periodically but may not reflect the most recent clinical guidelines, research findings, or regulatory changes at all times.
Mari Kubota, LAc. makes no representations or warranties – express or implied – about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any information on this website. Any reliance on such information is at your own risk.
Patient testimonials on this website reflect the personal experiences of individual patients and are not a guarantee of similar outcomes. Individual results vary. The effectiveness of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine depends on many individual factors including the nature and duration of the condition, overall health, and consistency of treatment.
Testimonials have been shared with patient consent and may have been edited for length and clarity. They do not constitute medical claims.
If you have questions about this Medical Disclaimer or about the information on this website, please contact:
Mari Kubota, LAc., Dipl.Ac., MSAOM
2381 Mariner Square Drive, Suite 175 | Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 770-6274 | mari@marikubota.com
California Acupuncture License #13444
Effective date: April 2026. This disclaimer is reviewed and updated periodically.
