About Dr. Ana Hortillosa, DACM, LAc – Integrative Medicine in Oakland

Bringing Balance Through Holistic Healing

Dr. Ana Hortillosa is an integrative medicine practitioner in Oakland, specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Japanese-style acupuncture, herbal medicine, and functional nutrition. She combines classical Chinese medicine, Western physiology, neuroscience, trauma therapies, and medical anthropology to help clients restore balance and support long-term wellness.

Her goal is to address the root causes of chronic imbalances, pain, and emotional challenges by systematically shifting stagnation and disharmony in the body, mind, and spirit.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Hortillosa’s gentle and effective approach supports a wide range of conditions, including:

• Chronic pain and musculoskeletal issues

• Emotional challenges such as depression, anxiety, and grief

• Fertility and reproductive health, including prenatal and postpartum care

• Immune system imbalances

• Emotional trauma and stress-related conditions

Through Acupuncture Services in Oakland, TCM Herbal Therapy, and Nutrition Therapy in Oakland, she provides holistic treatment plans that restore harmony and strengthen the body’s natural healing capacity.

Training and Credentials

Dr. Hortillosa is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with extensive training in integrative medicine:

• Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM)

• Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist since 2012

• Certified in Kiiko Matsumoto-style acupuncture

• Graduate of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (San Francisco) and the Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College (Berkeley)

• Master of Arts in Theater, San Francisco State University

• BA in Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley

She has also served as a Clinic Director and Clinical Supervisor at the Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley, and has volunteered extensively in community health initiatives, including HIV counseling and women’s health clinics.

Personalized, Patient-Centered Care

Dr. Hortillosa values empowering patients through education and lifestyle guidance. Every patient intake includes evaluation of diet, stress, and lifestyle to complement acupuncture and herbal medicine. This integrative approach ensures patients receive practical, personalized support for both immediate symptom relief and long-term health.

Learn more about her holistic approach through our Holistic Healing in Oakland services and explore helpful resources in our Healing Tips & Resources.

Life Beyond the Clinic

Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Hortillosa enjoys:

• Making fermented foods

• Outdoor activities with her family

• Practicing and learning capoeira

Her personal interests reflect her commitment to mindful, balanced living, which she brings into her care for every patient.