The Oldershaw Clinic: Acupuncture, Fertility, & Women's Health

11/13/2025

We blend the precision of modern Western medicine with the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to support your body’s natural capacity to heal.

11/12/2025

If you’ve been feeling off lately, maybe your sleep isn’t great, your moods are unpredictable, or your body feels different than it used to, you’re not imagining it. These changes are often signs that your hormones are shifting, and you could be entering perimenopause, the natural transition that leads up to menopause.

At The Oldershaw Clinic, we’ve been supporting women through this chapter of life since 1995. Our all-women team understands that navigating perimenopause and menopause can bring both wisdom and challenge, and we’re here to help you move through them with more comfort, clarity, and balance.

What’s Happening During Perimenopause and Menopause?

Perimenopause typically begins in your 40s, but for some women, it can start as early as 35. During this time, your hormones, especially estrogen and progesterone, begin to fluctuate. Cycles may shorten, lengthen, or become unpredictable. You might notice changes in energy, sleep, mood, or metabolism.

Common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause include:

Hot flashes and night sweats
Fatigue and low energy
Insomnia or restless sleep
Mood swings or anxiety
Weight gain or stubborn belly fat
Irregular or heavy cycles

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Navigating perimenopause or menopause? Discover how integrative care and acupuncture for perimenopause and menopause in Oakland can...

11/11/2025

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11/06/2025

Some of the most common conditions we treat include:

✔ Back and neck pain from posture, stress, or injuries
✔ Headaches and migraines that disrupt work, sleep, and daily routines
✔ Arthritis and joint pain in the hips, knees, or hands
✔ Chronic pain and fibromyalgia that feel exhausting and relentless
✔ Endometriosis and menstrual pain impacting quality of life
✔ Digestive and abdominal pain that lingers without clear answers
✔ Acute injuries such as sports strains, accidents, or post-surgery recovery

Many women tell us they wish they had tried acupuncture sooner.

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11/05/2025

The holidays can be wonderful and wacky and for many of our patients, a time of high stress.

How do you survive the holidays?

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10/30/2025

Many women expect their second pregnancy to happen easily—so when it doesn’t, the surprise can feel heartbreaking.

This is called secondary infertility, and it affects nearly 1 in 10 couples. Acupuncture supports fertility by restoring balance—physically, hormonally, emotionally. Every fertility journey deserves compassion and expert care. Begin with a free discovery call.

10/30/2025

A Holistic View of the Whole Woman

When people hear the term women’s health, they often think of reproductive care like periods, pregnancy, or menopause. And while those are essential chapters, true women’s health is so much more than a collection of life stages or body systems.

At The Oldershaw Clinic, we see women’s health as the ongoing care of your whole self, including your body, mind, and spirit at every age and every transition.

Women’ Health is More Than Reproductive Health

Women’s health encompasses all aspects of well-being that are influenced by female physiology and hormones.

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What is women’s health? Explore how our holistic care supports women through every stage of life — balancing hormones, emotions, and overall well-being.

10/28/2025

“I was referred to The Oldershaw Clinic by my physical therapist who suggested acupuncture for my knee injury. I had been experiencing pain and catching for about two years. As soon as I started going to Nicole for acupuncture, that pain and catching subsided. I appreciate the holistic approach that Nicole takes because my entire body is in better shape. If you want a medical team that listens, educates, and treats you well, look no further – you’ve found the most thorough medical team right here. I deeply value and appreciate the care they provide and I’m grateful for the healing I’ve experienced through the great care of Nicole.”

C.S.

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10/23/2025

Acupuncture can help with menopause brain fog

At The Oldershaw Clinic, women often share the same story:

“I used to handle so much, now even small things feel overwhelming.”
“I forget what I’m saying mid-sentence.”
“I just don’t feel like myself anymore.”

This is menopause brain fog — a real, physical effect of hormonal shifts. And acupuncture can help.

10/22/2025

Going through infertility and IVF is stressful, and feelings of anxiety are common.
Fortunately, there is a lot you can do to help manage the stress, difficult emotions and reduce anxiety during IVF.

During this time, anxiety can stem from:

✔️Infertility
✔️Testing
✔️Procedures
✔️Meeting benchmarks such as the number of mature eggs retrieved, the numbers of healthy embryos, and pregnancy outcomes.
✔️Pregnancy loss
✔️Financial burden

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Going through infertility and IVF is stressful, and feelings of anxiety are common. How can you reduce anxiety during IVF?