Inside the practice

A closer look at our practice.

A glimpse of the people and place behind Integrative Wellness Center—an Oakland practice where complementary care is shaped around each person’s story.

25 photographs

The Integrative Wellness Center team together beside the practice sign inside the Oakland clinic — Our people
Together at the practice
The Integrative Wellness Center team beside the practice sign in Oakland.

Dr. Heidi Kao photographed in a white coat against the clinic’s brick wall — Our people
Dr. Heidi Kao
Founder and medical director of Integrative Wellness Center.

Jon Diskin wearing his white clinic coat against a brick wall — Our people
Jon Diskin
A portrait from the practice’s Nightingale Photography collection.

Minzhan Gao wearing a pink sweater and white coat against a brick wall — Our people
Minzhan Gao
A portrait from the practice’s Nightingale Photography collection.

A team member with long blonde hair in a white coat against a brick wall — Our people
The people behind the practice
A portrait from the practice’s Nightingale Photography collection.

A practitioner leaning over a client during a hands-on session. — In practice
Focused hands-on practice
A practitioner works attentively with a client on a treatment table.

A wide view of a practitioner working with a client beside a treatment table. — In practice
A full treatment-room view
A practitioner and client share a quiet session in the treatment room.

Close-up of a practitioner’s hands during a treatment session. — In practice
Close-up of a session in progress
A close view of careful hands-on work during a clinic session.

A practitioner reaching toward a client on a treatment table. — In practice
Guided care at the table
A practitioner provides attentive care beside a treatment table.

A practitioner attending to a client in a treatment room. — In practice
Working at the treatment table
A practitioner works beside a client in the softly lit practice room.

A client lying on a treatment table in a softly lit room. — In practice
A quiet session under warm light
A client rests while a practitioner continues a calm session in the clinic.

A practitioner working carefully with a client during a clinic session. — In practice
An attentive treatment moment
A practitioner focuses on careful work during an in-clinic session.

A close view of a practitioner’s hands and materials during a session. — In practice
Close, careful work
A close treatment moment shows the practitioner’s hands and session materials.

A practitioner working with a client on a treatment table. — In practice
A practitioner at work
A practitioner concentrates beside a client during an in-clinic session.

A practitioner’s hands working beside a client during a clinic session. — In practice
Hands-on care in the room
A close treatment moment is framed by the calm surroundings of the clinic.

A glowing device positioned above a client on a treatment table. — In practice
Soft light during a session
A practitioner positions a softly lit device over a resting client.

Open wooden drawers with neatly organized clinic supplies. — Our space
Organized clinic supplies
Open drawers hold neatly arranged supplies in the clinic.

Close-up of closed wooden apothecary drawers with brass handles — Our space
Details of the apothecary
The texture and brass handles of the practice’s wooden herbal cabinet.

A softly lit clinic interior detail. — Our space
Calm interior detail
A quiet interior detail adds texture to the clinic’s welcoming atmosphere.

A clinic treatment room with a table and surrounding furnishings. — Our space
The treatment room
A calm treatment room is arranged for a session, with the table and furnishings in view.

A close view of decorative objects arranged in the clinic. — Our space
A small still life
A simple still life of objects helps define the clinic’s sense of place.

Framed artwork and a display arrangement on an interior wall. — Our space
Wall art and display
Framed artwork and a simple display bring character to the clinic interior.

A wall sign displayed inside the clinic. — Our space
Clinic lettering
A wall sign anchors one of the clinic’s interior spaces.

Organized containers and supplies on clinic shelving. — Our space
Shelved details
Shelves of containers and everyday materials line a practical corner.

Containers and supplies arranged on a clinic work surface. — Our space
Prepared with care
A tidy work surface with containers and supplies reflects the clinic’s organized rhythm.

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it all out on your own.

Now open 7 days. Connect with our team at a time that works for you.

New patients can book an appointment directly. If you prefer, choose an optional, free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Kao.

Book an appointment Optional free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Kao

Or call (510) 844-0095

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