Acupuncture in San Jose, CA

Serving the Bay Area & the Peninsula, including San Jose, Willow Glen, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Cupertino, & Santa Clara.

Patricia Lambers, L.Ac, hails from France and has lived in the San Jose area for many years. With a background in orthopedic massage she brings a unique body of knowledge of the nature of the human physiology to her acupuncture practice. At San Jose Acupuncture Center, she solves real health problems through gentle acupuncture. Her primary approach to treatment is via Japanese style acupuncture. However, she offers a variety of modalities and techniques from 8-principle acupuncture, auricular (ear) acupuncture, and many other styles of treatment as well. Her goal is to help her patients return to a state of wholeness and vital health by using the best tools for the unique needs of each patient.

Acupuncture Can Treat:

Acute and Chronic Pain:
Acupuncture brings pain relief from arthritis, trauma, back injuries, sports injuries, repetitive strain injuries, sciatica, joint pain and more.

Women’s Health:
Acupuncture helps maintain a balanced hormonal system, regulating ovulation, menstrual cycles, and easing menopause. Acupuncture can also treat fertility disorders.

Allergies and Sensitivities:
Acupuncture treats allergies, hay fever, sinusitis, and food sensitivities.

Emotional Issues
Acupuncture can treat anxiety, depression, and help with anger management.

Other conditions
Acupuncture can treat insomnia, asthma, chronic fatigue, speed up recovery time from colds and flu, and treat many other conditions.

Men’s health
Today’s men are as aware as women of the need to take care of themselves, especially as they get older. Acupuncture and herbal medicine are powerful tools for men’s health problems. We can treat ailments such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis, and successfully address concerns regarding prostate health and sexuality.

Why choose San Jose Acupuncture Center?

First of all, we pay attention to what you say!! The number one complaint we hear from patients is “My doctor never listens to me” or “My doctor does not believe me.” No one knows more than you do about your mind and body, so it only makes good sense to listen to what you have to say. Our only agenda is to guide you on achieving balance in your mind and body by working with you on your health concerns. We are not here to judge but to guide you in your wellness journey. We offer a safe, gentle environment… read more.

Meridian Theory: The Ancient Map of the Body

Published May 4, 2026

For thousands of years, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have described the human body using a very different “anatomy” than modern Western medicine. Instead of nerves, vessels, and organs alone, they spoke of an energetic network or a communication system linking every structure, function, and sensation.

This network is called the meridian system. Today, interest in acupuncture, fascia

How Acupuncture Complements Sports Medicine: An Integrated Approach

Modern sports medicine has evolved far beyond rest, ice, and painkillers. Today’s athletes, both professional and recreational alike, are increasingly supported by multidisciplinary care teams that may include physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, nutritionists, and mental performance coaches. Within this integrated model, acupuncture has emerged as a powerful complementary therapy, bridging ancient medical wisdom with contemporary sports science.

What Is Moxibustion?

Moxibustion is a traditional therapy rooted in East Asian medicine that involves the application of heat to specific points on the body using moxa, a dried form of the herb Artemisia argyi (commonly known as mugwort). The goal is simple but powerful: warm the body, stimulate circulation, and support the natural flow of energy, often referred to as qi,

Solving Real Health Problems Through Gentle Acupuncture. You talk. We listen!!!