Natural Healing Ways

Natural Healing Ways Claudia Weitkemper is the founder of Natural Healing Ways. People often wonder "does acupuncture work?" or "does acupuncture hurt?”.

She is a nurse, acupuncturist, naturopath, ipsalu ta**ra teacher and death doula, specializing in energy healing and offering transformative guidance through Evolve and Spirit Coaching®. Enjoy Natural Symptom Relief

Natural Healing Ways offers over 20 years of experience, and our extensive knowledge in both Western and Eastern Medicine brings a unique approach to Health and Healing. We specialize

in natural treatments for

- Gynecology
- Hormone imbalances, Infertility and associated conditions
- Stress & Insomnia
- Adrenal Fatigue
- Sexual dysfunction
- Weight Management
- Emotional Well-Being
- Allergies
- Pain Management

Claudia Weitkemper, founder of Natural Healing Ways, procures the benefits of acupuncture to clients located in and around the Bay Area, California. It’s located in Albany, California, next to Berkeley, Richmond, Oakland, El Cerrito, Emeryville, and Piedmont. No, it’s actually quite comfortable and relaxing and uses certain acupuncture points for the relief common problems such as depression, anxiety, weight loss, fertility, back pain, migraines, sciatica, women’s health, and other ailments. Claudia Weitkemper is a Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine, from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences. Since 1983, she’s practiced professional health care and holds certifications in both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine, with Naturopathic Practitioner and Nursing degrees from Germany. As a licensed Acupuncturist, both nationally and in the State of California, Claudia will restore your well-being with acupuncture, Western and Chinese herbs, Traditional Chinese Medicine, energy healing, whole food supplements, Bach flowers, and nutritional counseling. Discover what acupuncture can do for you! Connect with Natural Healing Ways center for integrated wellness and acupuncture at 510-978-3444, online at http://www.naturalhealingways.com/ or visit 1115 Marin Avenue, Albany, CA 94706

We offer:
German Naturopathy Consultations
Acupuncture & Facial Acupuncture
European Facial Skin Care
Craniosacral Therapy & Shiatsu
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Herbal Medicine & Wholefood supplementation
Ipsalu Ta**ra Kriya Yoga

This Saturday💜🙌💜
05/13/2026

This Saturday💜🙌💜

We are living in intense times — marked by fear, loss, disconnection and uncertainty— that call for courage, resilience and vibrant aliveness! This workshop is an invitation to slow down, attune to and refine our core capacities, to meet our whole range of emotions with an intentional, witnessin...

Join us this Saturday
05/12/2026

Join us this Saturday

We are living in intense times — marked by fear, loss, disconnection and uncertainty— that call for courage, resilience and vibrant aliveness! This workshop is an invitation to slow down, attune to and refine our core capacities, to meet our whole range of emotions with an intentional, witnessin...

05/07/2026

From Shadow to Light:
Facing Fear, Awakening Courage

Navigating the Storms in Times that Ask Everything of Us

A Guided Experiential Journey with Claudia Weitkemper and Michael Gelbart

Saturday May 16th
2pm to 6pm
Location: San Leandro

REGISTER HERE: https://naturalhealingways.com/shadowtolight/

We are living in intense times — marked by fear, loss, disconnection and uncertainty— that call for courage, resilience and vibrant aliveness!
This workshop is an invitation to slow down, attune to and refine our core capacities, to meet our whole range of emotions with an intentional, witnessing, relational presence.

This is a most pivotal, powerful and sacred time in human history. And you’re alive for it.

Get lit from within and light the way!

05/06/2026

From Shadow to Light:
Facing Fear, Awakening Courage
Navigating the Storms in Times that Ask Everything of Us
A Guided Experiential Journey with Claudia Weitkemper and Michael Gelbart

Saturday May 16th
2pm to 6pm
Location: San Leandro

REGISTER HERE: https://naturalhealingways.com/shadowtolight/

We do need each other's gifts these days!What if we walk, listen and speak as if we were sent here?!Claudia Weitkemper a...
05/06/2026

We do need each other's gifts these days!

What if we walk, listen and speak as if we were sent here?!

Claudia Weitkemper and I are offering a 4-hour guided experiential journey called Facing Fear, Awakening Courage. It’s a space to settle our nervous systems, unwind, and be held in meaningful, resonant connection.

Saturday, May 16 · 2:00–6:00 PM San Leandro

We’re creating a space to meet what’s arising in our bodies and hearts—personally and collectively—with presence and attunement. We’ll attend to the full range of our inner landscape—the darker currents of fear, anger, grief, and uncertainty—while also bringing forward tenderness, courage, coherence, belonging and grace.
We’ll utilize breathwork, attuned communication, expressive movement and relational witnessing to help metabolize somatically stuck energy, offering antidotes to the global intensity and distress of our times.

This is a small group, held with care in a sanctuary space in San Leandro
No one will be turned away for lack of funds!
If this resonates for you, we’d love to have you join us!
Warmly,
Claudia & Michael

More information and registration here:
https://naturalhealingways.com/events/ =78331457;instance=20260516140000?popup=1&lang=en-US

As we move toward the Full Moon in Scorpio on May 1st, we enter a powerful moment of emotional depth and transformation....
04/29/2026

As we move toward the Full Moon in Scorpio on May 1st, we enter a powerful moment of emotional depth and transformation. Often called the Flower Moon, this lunar phase marks a time of blossoming—not just in nature, but within ourselves. Interestingly, this May holds two full moons, with the second occurring at the end of the month, a rare phenomenon known as a Blue Moon.
A Scorpio Full Moon tends to stir what lies beneath the surface. Emotions may feel more intense, and inner truths that have been hidden can begin to rise into awareness. Scorpio energy invites us to look deeper, to uncover what has been waiting to be seen. Within these revelations often lies a key to personal transformation and a clearer sense of direction on our life path.
At the same time, there is a collective shift underway. Many people are sensing subtle yet profound inner changes, as if something new is unfolding just beyond our current understanding. This is a moment to stay open and receptive, allowing insight to guide us rather than forcing clarity too quickly. The path forward may not look familiar—but it is there, waiting to be discovered.

04/28/2026

Register Now: https://naturalhealingways.com/shadowtolight/

Early bird by May 1st: $120
Full Price $140

Location:
333 Estudillo Avenue
Suite #206
San Leandro CA 94577

Dear Community,

We are inviting you to join us for a deep experience to navigate the Storms that ask everything of us.

From Shadow to Light:
Facing Fear, Awakening Courage

A Guided Experiential Journey with Claudia Weitkemper and Michael Gelbart

Saturday May 16th
2pm to 6pm
In San Leandro

“Walk like you were sent here.”
“Move like your presence changes rooms.”
“Don’t shrink and numb out.

We are living in intense, electric times. Fear, disconnection, and uncertainty are present – and so are courage, connection and possibility.

This workshop is an invitation to turn toward what is real. To face fear. To feel grief. To reconnect with your aliveness.

We invite you to heal from fear, frozenness, numbness, playing small and transforming the collective shadow into the light. The work starts in the depth of each one of us.

This is a most pivotal, powerful and sacred time in human history. And you’re alive for it.

Get lit from within and light the way!

>> Vibrational Healing through the full spectrum of emotions.
>> Bringing light, love, and presence into our relationships, starting with ourselves.
>> Let’s alchemize Fear to Love and Courage
>> Courage comes from the French word “Le Coeur “which is the French word for the heart! Let’s look at old programs and Karma where we ran the fear program
>> Let’s keep our heart open, and transmute loss, grief and fear into the light through awareness and healing!
>> Healing from disconnection, fear, frozenness, numbness, playing small and the collective shadow

We will use Meditation, Breathwork, Witnessing Practices, Color, Light, Vibration and Expressive Arts Practices and Movement to redirect and reconnect.

Transparent Communications in a safe rational field

Reconnect to light, love and inner power! Be the light!
Remember who you are!

Claudia Weitkemper is the founder of Natural Healing Ways, a clinic for Naturopathy and Acupuncture. She is a Nurse, Acupuncturist, Naturopath, Evolve and Spirit Coach and Death Doula, specializing in energy healing and offering transformative guidance through Evolve and Spirit Coaching®. Claudia supports clients in achieving balance, clarity, and holistic well-being across all stages of life.

Michael Gelbart, LCSW is a psychotherapist, storyteller, and guide with over 40 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and groups through healing and transformation. Through Shift in Perspective, he creates experiential spaces integrating trauma resolution, grief work, and generational insight—supporting resilience, intimacy, deeper relationships, and authentic connection.

03/19/2026

Facing menopause with natural support can ease symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings. Botanical options such as black cohosh and red clover provide plant-based estrogens. Eating foods rich in phytoestrogens helps too. Regular exercise and stress reduction make a difference. Acupuncture offers relief by balancing the nervous system. When needed, bioidentical hormones are another choice. These combined approaches support both comfort and health. As fall approaches, consider preparing your body with our 21 Day Purification Program. It helps cleanse and refresh your system for the new season.

🌸 Embrace natural menopause care
🍂 Prepare your body for fall
💪 Support your well-being

03/19/2026

🌿 Hear from those who have walked the path of healing and renewal with us.

Our 21 Day Purification Program isn't just about cleansing the body; it's a journey that touches your spirit and prepares you for the season ahead. Participants in our Evolve Coaching program share how this process helped them release physical toxins, heal emotional wounds, and feel more connected to their inner guidance.

Through monthly meditation and healing circles, coaching, and supportive resources, they find balance and clarity. This fall, you can too.

Ready to start your own journey to wellness? Let’s get you prepared for the change in season with a holistic approach.

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Healing Seasonal Allergies, Skin Rashes & Asthma NaturallySupporting the Lung Element Through Acupuncture & Chinese Medi...
02/13/2026

Healing Seasonal Allergies, Skin Rashes & Asthma Naturally
Supporting the Lung Element Through Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Dear Patients and Friends,
As the seasons shift, many people begin to experience seasonal allergies, skin flare-ups, sinus congestion, eczema, wheezing, or asthma. From a Western perspective, this is often labeled as an immune overreaction.
From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), however, these symptoms are deeply connected to the Lung element.
In Chinese Medicine, the Lungs are not just responsible for breathing — they govern Wei Qi (our protective immune energy), regulate the pores, and open into the skin. The Lungs are the first line of defense between you and the external environment.
When Lung Qi is weak, blocked, or invaded by Wind (allergens), symptoms can show up as:
• Sneezing, congestion, sinus pressure
• Itchy or watery eyes
• Skin rashes, eczema, hives
• Coughing or wheezing
• Asthma or tightness in the chest
• Sensitivity to weather changes

The Lung & The Skin Connection
In Chinese Medicine, the skin is considered the “outermost layer” of the Lung system.
When Lung Qi is strong:
✔ Pores open and close properly
✔ Immune defenses are strong
✔ Skin is nourished and protected
✔ Breathing is deep and regulated
When Lung Qi is deficient or obstructed:
✖ Allergens pe*****te more easily
✖ Skin becomes reactive or inflamed
✖ Mucus accumulates
✖ Asthma and coughing develop
This is why we treat the root (the Lung system) — not just the symptoms.

How Acupuncture Helps
Acupuncture works by:
• Regulating and strengthening Lung Qi
• Expelling “Wind” (allergens) from the body
• Reducing inflammation
• Calming the immune overreaction
• Supporting the nervous system
• Opening the chest and improving breathing
Many patients notice:
✨ Reduced sneezing and congestion
✨ Clearer breathing
✨ Fewer asthma episodes
✨ Calmer skin
✨ Less reliance on antihistamines
Treatment is gentle, deeply relaxing, and helps retrain the body’s immune response rather than suppressing it.

Chinese Herbal Medicine
Customized herbal formulas can:
• Clear Wind-Heat or Wind-Cold (depending on your pattern)
• Transform phlegm
• Moisten dry Lungs
• Strengthen defensive Wei Qi
• Reduce inflammatory skin responses
Unlike a one-size-fits-all approach, herbs are chosen specifically for your unique presentation.
Common patterns we address:
• Lung Qi Deficiency
• Lung Yin Deficiency (dry asthma, dry skin)
• Damp-Heat in the Lung (eczema, rashes)
• Phlegm accumulation
• External Wind invasion
When we treat the pattern correctly, the body naturally regains balance.

Asthma & Emotional Connection
In Chinese Medicine, the Lungs are also connected to grief and the ability to “let go.”
Unprocessed grief or chronic stress can weaken Lung Qi over time, making the body more reactive to environmental triggers.
Part of healing may include:
• Breathwork
• Nervous system regulation
• Gentle lifestyle adjustments
• Supporting emotional release
When the breath softens, the body softens.

Prevention Is Key
The best time to treat seasonal allergies is before symptoms fully flare. Strengthening the Lung system early in the season can significantly reduce intensity later.
If you or someone you love struggles with:
• Seasonal allergies
• Chronic sinus issues
• Eczema or skin rashes
• Asthma
• Sensitive immune responses
There is a natural, effective way to support your body.
You do not have to live in reaction mode.

If you would like to schedule a session or herbal consultation, please contact us:
📞 510-978-3444
🌐 www.naturalhealingways.com
Let’s strengthen your Lung energy, calm your immune system, and bring your body back into harmony this season.
With warmth and healing,
Claudia

Address

1115 Marin Avenue
Albany, CA
94706

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 8:30pm

Telephone

+15109783444

Website

https://evolveforpeace.com/

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