Dr. Ozben Felek, LAc.,Clinic Owner

I am a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, with both a Master’s (2016) and Doctorate (2020) in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland, CA.

Originally trained as an Industrial Engineer at Galatasaray University in Istanbul, I later moved to the United States, where Asian philosophies sparked my interest in Tai Chi Chuan, Aikido, Gong Fu Cha, and Tui Na massage. This led me to pursue my graduate and doctoral studies in TCM.

I have practiced Kiiko Matsumoto Style acupuncture for many years, using its palpation-based diagnostic system to deliver responsive, individualized treatments. My training also includes Master Tung Style acupuncture with Dr. Henry McCann and 700 hours of Orthopedic Acupuncture with Anthony Von der Muhll.

Passionate about Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine (Jing Fang), I have studied with renowned teachers including Dr. Suzanne Robidoux, Dr. Huang Huang, Dr. Eran Even, Steve Woodley, LAc, Nadine Zäch, and Sharon Weizenbaum, LAc.

I work with people of all ages and backgrounds on chronic conditions, autoimmune issues, anxiety, insomnia, and digestive disorders, and I support patients through key life stages—including puberty, fertility and perinatal care, and the transition through peri-menopause.

My approach

My approach to acupuncture is strongly influenced by the practice of Aikido and by the approach of palpation based Kiiko Matsumoto style acupuncture (I hold a second degree black belt in Aikido). As a noncompetitive martial art, Aikido utilizes the opponent’s force—rather than one’s own strength—to guide both sides to a safer position. Similarly, instead of fighting with disease using strong and painful needling methods, I prefer a gentle needling method that helps the body find balance and restore homeostasis.

Outside of work, I’m often on adventures with my toddler and family; I also enjoy surfing, practicing Aikido and contact improvisation.

    • Shāng Hán Lùn and Jīn Guì Yào Lüè pulse diagnosis with Nadine Zäch

    • Successful completion of Chinese Medicine Classical Formula Family Series totaling 33 hours with Dr. Eran Ever, Ph.D., Dr. TCM (All classes approved by Professor Huáng Huáng and the International Jingfang Institute of the Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine)

    • Classical Acupuncture Mentorship with Dr. Sean Tuten, January 2023-August 2023

    • Nurturing the Fetus / On the Ten Months of Pregnancy From the Ancient Classics to the Contemporary Clinic by Sabine Wilms, PhD and Andrew Loosely, LAc. March 2023

    • Classical Chinese Formula Families training with Eran Even, Ph.D., Dr.TC, October 2022-present

    • Graduate Mentorship Program/ Advanced Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine (Jing Fang) with Sharon Weizenbaum LAC, March 2021-2023

    • Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine (Jing Fang) Mentorship Program with Dr. Suzanne Robidoux Jan. 2021-Jan. 2023

    • Shan Han Lun with Hu Xi Shu, One Clause At a time with Dr. Suzanne Robidoux, Sep. 2020- Dec. 2020

    • The Circle of Life: Pregnancy-Prenatal and Postnatal Care using Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine with Genevieve Le Goff LAC. Aug. 2020-Jan. 2021

    • Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture Seminars by Kiiko Matsumoto & Monika Kobylecka 2016-current

    • Completion of 2 years Jing Fang Classical Chinese Herbalism program with Dr. Suzanne Robidoux 2018-2020

    • Clinical Internship for Neurological Disorders and Chronic Pain with Dr. Suzanne Robidoux, Toronto, Canada, August 19th-30th 2019

    • 2019 Externship with Kiyofuji and Miyawaki Sensei, Osaka, Japan, March 2019

    • Internship, Robert Levine, Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Albany, CA, 2014-present

    • Internship, John Nelson, Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Berkeley, CA, 2017-2019

    • Internship, Dr. Steven Finkbine, Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Fairfax, CA, 2015-2016

    • California Licensed Acupuncturist, AC 16974

    • NCCAOM Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, National Board Certification (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) 842784

    • Certified Massage Practitioner License, California Massage Therapy Council, 2011

    • Kiiko Matsumoto / Nagano style acupuncture 150 hour Certificate

    • Doctorate in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences (ACCHS), Oakland, CA, Oct. 2017-2021

    • Master’s Degree, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences (ACCHS), Oakland, CA, 2012-2015

    • Massage Education Program, Tui Na & Acupressure, Acupressure Institute, Berkeley, CA, 2009-2011

    • Bachelor’s Degree, Industrial Engineering, University of Galatasaray, Turkey, 2003-2009