Acupuncture &
Embodied Presence
A place for what didn’t have space—until now
Karrin Cheifetz
Licensed Acupuncturist
Oakland, California
You’ve been holding it together for a long time.
High-functioning. Exhausted. Still pushing through.
Maybe you feel anxious, shut down, or like you’re always bracing for something.
Maybe no one sees how much effort it takes to seem “fine.”
I offer acupuncture and body-based care for people who’ve had to stay strong.
We slow down. We listen to what your body’s been holding.
Not to fix you—but to help your system finally feel safe enough to let go.
Over time, people feel less reactive. Less numb.
They stop abandoning themselves just to function.
What was out of reach starts to register.
What was disowned starts to belong.
That’s the shift.
You’ve held it together for a long time.
Maybe you’re burnt out. Numb. Tender under the surface. Or just tired of doing it all on your own.
This work is for people who’ve outgrown pushing—but still want change.
Not the kind you force, but the kind that comes when you finally stop trying to be anything other than who you are.
It’s quiet, precise, and rooted in presence.
We work with the body, not against it.
Through acupuncture, somatic awareness, and relational care, we create the conditions for your system to soften—so something new can begin to move.
Not because we make it happen, but because we’ve made space for it.
Not therapy. Not coaching.
Just the space your body’s been waiting for.
My Approach
Most acupuncture sessions focus on symptoms. This work goes deeper.
I practice somatic acupuncture—an approach that combines traditional Chinese medicine with deep presence and nervous system attunement. Sessions are slower, more relational, and grounded in what’s actually showing up in your body—not just what’s “wrong.”
We don’t rush to treat. We listen.
We follow what your system is already trying to do—and support it.
That might mean fewer needles, more space to feel, and the use of spirit-level points to support emotional and energetic coherence—not just physical relief.
There’s no formula. No fixing.
Just the conditions for something long-held to begin to soften—in its own time, in its own way.
Feel more. Connect more. At the pace your system can actually trust.
IBS, autoimmune symptoms, and chronic pain
Mood swings and emotional sensitivity
Trauma recovery and addiction healing
Spiritual emergence and non-ordinary states
Rainbow Body Medicine offers integrative, body-based care to support deep healing across physical, emotional and energetic systems.
I work with people navigating challenges such as:
Anxiety, overwhelm and irritability
Grief, heartbreak and big life transitions
Chronic stress, burnout, and nervous system dysregulation
Insomnia, fatigue and survival-mode living
When we stay with what’s truly here, the system begins to shift—gently, in its own time.
Somatic acupuncture brings awareness into the body—not to fix or force, but to listen.
To follow what’s ready to move.
To support what’s still holding on.
It’s subtle work. But not small.
This is where the unraveling begins.
This is where something deeper starts to return.
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Targeted high quality Chinese herbal formulas
Carefully sourced synergetic blends of botanical medicine—powerful ancient combinations that harmonize your body’s resources to anchor your spirit and better handle the demands of modern life
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Family Constellation Work
Gain new perspective and embodied understanding of the systemic root of your struggles
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Diet & Lifestyle Counseling
Behavior and nutritional modifications can strongly impact the factors that influence bodymind health: stress, hormones, blood sugar imbalance, inflammation, and the microbiome
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Hypnopuncture
Use a meditative state to move beyond the conscious mind and get a deeper understanding of your parts and your authentic core self, allowing you to unwind patterns that no longer serve you
You’re ready for more than surface level healing.
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A gentle, no-pressure conversation where we get to know each other and explore what you’re seeking. It’s a chance to ask questions and sense if working together feels like a good fit for your healing journey.
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90 minute in person session / $250
A spacious first session where we take time to explore your story and listen to your body’s needs. You’ll leave feeling deeply heard and supported, with a clear, personalized plan moving forward.
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50 minute in person session / $150
A gentle acupuncture session paired with soothing hypnotic guidance that invites you into a state of deep relaxation. In this safe inner space, you can release old patterns and reconnect with your authentic self.
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60 minute in person session / $200
A supportive pre-journey session using acupuncture to ease any nerves and center your mind and body before your psychedelic experience. You’ll feel more grounded and open-hearted, ready to embark on your journey feeling calm and confident.
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60 minute in person / $200
A post-journey session that offers a safe, nurturing space to help you make sense of your psychedelic experience. Acupuncture helps anchor you in your body as you gently weave insights from your journey into your daily life, leaving you feeling centered and supported.
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50 minute in person session / $150
A unique one-on-one session blending family constellation work with acupuncture to gently reveal the hidden roots of your challenges. As deep family or soul-level patterns come to light, you can experience a profound sense of relief, understanding, and wholeness.
What Clients Say
“I was pretty nervous to meet you for the first time, and was so happy to find that you were a genuinely kind and caring person. I know that sounds simple, but it’s rare, especially as a fat, sick person trying to access care. It has meant a lot to me to be cared for by someone who I trust, who is so warm, encouraging and nonjudgemental. I’m really grateful for your presence in my life. It’s helped me to heal and feel more like myself.”
—Annie
“Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion.”
— bell hooks
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