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Acupuncture Herbal Center

Natural Comprehensive Healing

Our Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic is located in Marin County, California. Since 1986, we have worked with acupuncture, herbal formulas and other comprehensive healing techniques to help our patients resolve complex health issues. We specialize in treating complicated orthopedic pain conditions, infertility, and detoxification. Our clinic values compassion, preventative medicine, and optimal well-being.

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Samuel Wang, Ph.D., L.Ac.

Dr. Wang’s profound knowledge of Traditional Chinese medicine and his interdisciplinary scientific approach has been recognized and awarded internationally. Samuel Wang is an MD from China and worked as a scholar for UCSF- San Francisco in advance research of the energy of the heart and kidneys.

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Deirdra Claiborne, L.Ac.

Deirdra was the first acupuncturist in California to work in a major university-teaching hospital, UCSF (University of California, San Francisco), with a staff of professors of medicine, emphasizing the treatment of acute & chronic pain. Her vast orthopedic clinical experience of Chinese medicine, and extensive studies in China, guided Deirdra to successfully treat many patients who came to this clinic searching for pain relief from injuries and pain-related conditions.

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Our Herbal Apothecary

We use top-quality, organic, heavy metal-tested herbs from May Way and Standard Process and Medi-Herb to create customized herbal formulas and whole food supplement protocols based on 45 years of experience. Our remedies target imbalances and enhance the body’s disease resistance, combining traditional knowledge with scientific research for effective results.

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Testimonials

“I had a great experience with Dr. Samuel Wang. For many months my foot was swollen and painful at night. I could not exercise without pain or walk for long periods. I tried massage, pain pills, ice, and even saw my doctor...it just would not get better. So I decided to give Acupuncture a shot and called the Acupuncture Herbal Center who I found in the phone book. I knew I was in the right place right away because the staff was so nice and attentive. But what really got my attention was the treatment itself. Sure, it hurt a little, but it was a good kind of pain. In fact, I walked out without any foot pain. I have been back a few times for follow-up, but the pain is gone. Thank you Dr. Wang...you are great and so is your staff. I'm surprised I am the first review because the clinic was crowded and everyone seemed happy.”
Jill K.Sausalito, CA
"Dear Dr. Wang: I would like to express our deep gratitude and thanks for the wonderful work that you provided. We had tried for over a year to get pregnant with infertility drugs and we were beginning the IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) process. After 2 months of working with you and Deirdra I became pregnant. I could not believe it happened that quickly and that easily. I was 37 when I got pregnant. Our daughter was born 9 months later. The second time we tried, I came directly to you and did not even try fertility drugs. After sorting out my cycle, it took 3 tries to get pregnant. We now have a wonderful 22 mo. old daughter and are expecting our second one in 6 months. I really appreciate your optimism, your concern and the dedication. Trying to get pregnant is challenging and stressful and the whole process was much more enjoyable and serene because of working with you and Deirdra. Thank you again. We are so happy with our good fortune."
R. Bennett
“After trying to get pregnant for almost a year with other acupuncturists, I turned to Dr. Wang who specializes in fertility. He did not hesitate to tell me that he would succeed in helping me get pregnant. I followed his remedies and could tell after my last treatment that my ovaries had been stimulated. Sure enough I was pregnant within one cycle. It was an amazing experience. He is so positive, confident and reassuring. I have highly recommended him to many of my friends.”
C. Fok
“I always return to the Acupuncture Herbal Center for my healing. I have recommended Deirdra Claiborne to many people.”
Ali Akbar KhanWorld Renowned Musician
“After major brain surgery, which left the left side of my face paralyzed and my left eye unable to close, Dr. Wang brought my face back to normal. My eye now closes, and he gave me back my full smile. I have since had another brain surgery and am now recovering from colon rectal cancer. Without Dr. Wang and his amazing skill as an acupuncturist, along with his positive sweet nature, I never would have had such miraculous recoveries. It has only been three months since my chemotherapy and radiation – nobody can believe how great I am doing. I have told all my friends and family. Everyone I send to Dr. Wang has amazing results. We are all hooked on him. He is my saving grace doctor and I will never stop going.”
Buffy StewartSinger and Artist
"Dear Dr. Wang: I fell in a shower and became paralyzed. I could not move my legs and it was very painful – I screamed and my neighbor came over and took me to Marin General Hospital. I was told that I may need surgery. I tried chiropractic and I felt worse. Prior to seeing Dr. Wang, I couldn’t get out of bed for 24 hrs. I had no control over my lower extremities and it took 2 people assisting me to get in to the Acupuncture Center. I felt better immediately after my first acupuncture treatment and after only five visits I was back to my normal activities including yoga. Years later Dr. Wang was able to help me with my severe menopause symptoms through his herbal remedies. I continue to refer patients to Dr. Wang.”
Moti
“I had acupuncture treatments with Deirdra Claiborne for neck pain and stomach issues. The treatments helped both of my conditions. I would highly recommend the Acupuncture and Herbal Center!!”
Nicki S.San Rafael, CA
“The natural grace of the office accentuates the healing quality of the practitioners.”
Dr. Maud Nerman, D.O
“After just two sessions with Deirdra, I was able to walk a lot better without my crutches. My broken ankle healed faster than I thought possible!”
Dr. Greg Wierzowboski, M.D.
“After spending 1 1/2 years trying to get pregnant I discovered Dr. Wang. At the time that I started to get acupuncture treatments my cycle was irregular and I had no visible signs of ovulation. Within three months that all changed and within six months I was pregnant. I now have a healthy and beautiful one year old daughter thanks to Dr. Wang. I always feel like I'm in great hands with Dr. Wang and I always enjoy the wisdom he provides.”
K. Hawkes
“I have been seen by both Deirdra Claiborne and Samuel Wang over the past 15 years and have had great results from their treatments. My reasons for seeking their help ranged from neck/back problems to auto-immune issues to a pesky sinus infection. I highly recommend them to anyone. First of all, they are compassionate and caring, they listen to you and they are honest about whether or not acupuncture will work for the issue that brought you in to see them. I have referred them many times to friends and have sent my daughter, husband, father and father-in-law to them as well. The office is peaceful and serene and the staff is wonderful and efficient.”
Brigette W.San Rafael, CA
“In 15 years of seeking acupuncture treatment for various ailments, Deirdra Claiborne is one of the very best acupuncturists I've seen. Deirdra was very good at placing the needles with a minimum of discomfort, something that comes with many years of experience, and listened to me when I asked for adjustments and/or to have a needle removed. After just one session, I was able to start sleeping through the night again and get some relief from some miserable symptoms that I've been experiencing. The rooms and the environment are very comfortable and they sell many high-quality supplements. I did not meet the other practitioner here, but I would feel very comfortable recommending Deirdra to anyone.”
Susan B.Marin County, CA
“I came to Deirdra Claiborne's office a while ago with a very sore neck, with her expertise and gentle touch, I was on my way to healing. It really made a difference. I have not had any neck pain now for over a year. Thanks Deirdra for your healing touch. I will recommend you to any one who is need of an acupuncturist.”
Margaret H.San Pablo, CA
“I developed a chronic ankle injury from ballet since the age of 6. After years of ankle pain, I decided to receive acupuncture. The pain had diminished significantly after only 3 acupuncture appointments. I am able to dance without ankle pain. The environment of the clinic is so comfortable and welcoming. Deirdra and Dr. Wang, the acupuncturists are friendly and knowledgeable. Acupuncture & Herbal Center is definitely the place to go with an injury. They'll heal and you'll make a friend!”
Kris
“I had severe upper back and neck pain, ready to go to emergency. Deirdra Claiborne and Dr. Wang significantly improved my condition. Pain level was a 9 and within one treatment, my pain level was down to a 3. They really communicated well and showed a lot of compassion. I would highly recommend this clinic. Highly professional. I now get periodic treatment with them to improve my overall health, and keep my upper back tension to a minimum. The treatment included various techniques, including acupuncture, herbal patches, traction and micro-current.”
Noren S.
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  Excellent  
    
 Based on 16 reviews 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 Traute Jones 
 
 
 Traute Jones 
 
2024-05-31
 
 
  
I have had treatments by Deirdra during the past few months and I can recommend her highly! She listens, she takes notes to keep track of your progress and she looks at you as a whole person. She is also a loving and deeply caring woman. Her recommended herbal supplements that are sold at the Center  are a great bonus and very effective, too. I am so happy to have found her! ❤️
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Carol Nelson 
 
 
 Carol Nelson 
 
2024-05-11
 
 
  
Dr. Deirdra Claiborne has been a life saver to me.  When she first treated me, even though I was on western meds, my blood pressure was very high and I had a heart arrhythmia that she could easily detect.   Dr. Claiborne eliminated my arrhythmia and brought my blood pressure down to normal with her acupuncture treatments and three supplements.
I am eternally grateful for the care that Dr. Claiborne gave me.  She got to the root of my problem, which allowed me to avoid more heart medications, that mask symptoms and cause other problems.  I highly recommend the Acupuncture Herbal Center and their excellent care. Janice, the office manager, is very helpful.  The center is warm, relaxing, comfortable, spotless and conveniently located.  We are so lucky to have this wonderful resource in Marin!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Chung Lee 
 
 
 Chung Lee 
 
2024-02-10
 
 
  
Dr Wang is amazing!  Very knowledgeable and helped me with my chronic back issues
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Gabriel Kram 
 
 
 Gabriel Kram 
 
2024-02-10
 
 
  
Acupuncture, like all profound healing traditions, is both a science and an art. I have had the good fortune, in my life, to be treated by many very good acupuncturists. Dr. Wang is an extraordinary practitioner. His diagnostic abilities are excellent, his needling is the most precise I have experienced. Each session I have had with him over the years has been profound. You can totally relax with him, knowing you are in the hands of a master practitioner. I unconditionally recommend his work. Thank you Dr. Wang! You improve my life, kind Sir. I am very grateful.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Vanessa 
 
 
 Vanessa 
 
2023-10-06
 
 
  
Amazing, beautiful, calm atmosphere. Wonderful practitioners.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Kathryn Weeks 
 
 
 Kathryn Weeks 
 
2022-03-07
 
 
  
Dr. Wang and Deirdra have been practicing acupunture for four plus decades and it shows.  Dr. Wang succesfully helped me with some hormonal imbalances as well as with some joint issues.  He is extremely knowledgable and one of the best acupuncturists I have ever seen.  I have seen Deirdre only once and she too, seems to be a very knowledgable clinician.   I highly recommmend this acupuncture clinic over any in the area.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Juliet Campanali 
 
 
 Juliet Campanali 
 
2021-03-26
 
 
  
  
 
  
 
 
 
 David Phillips 
 
 
 David Phillips 
 
2018-08-29
 
 
  
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Lynn McCarthy 
 
 
 Lynn McCarthy 
 
2017-06-28
 
 
  
Dr Wang is a very caring skilled healer. I went to him for a problem with my shoulder and he was also able to treat other unrelated symptoms to my great satisfaction. Such is the wonder of acupuncture. You can treat several things at the same time. I look forward to my visits where I feel comforted, and peaceful and am able to take a short afternoon nap. I recommend them highly at AHC
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Audrey Seymour 
 
 
 Audrey Seymour 
 
2017-01-17
 
 
  
Both Dr Wang and Deirdre are wonderful at what they do.  I received most of my treatments from Dr Wang.  I had suffered from insomnia for decades, and his work turned it around dramatically, giving me a sense of balance and peace which allowed me to sleep.  I also found that his herbs can stop any cold or flu in its tracks in a day or two when others around me are suffering for weeks.  I have been telling them to go see Dr Wang!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Excellent  
    
 Based on 17 reviews 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 Leticia P. 
 
 
 Leticia P. 
 
September 28, 2023
 
 
 Verified 
I have been going to Sam Wang  since 1987 when he opened his first practice in San Francisco.  I followed him and Deidre when they. moved the practice to Marina County.  He helped me to defeat chronic bronchitis and taught me how to manage winters.  After about 2-4 years I completely got rid of it in my life. Sam Wang is my go-to practitioner of Chinese Medicine.  When I got a parasite in my body that made me very foggy, caused double vision, and bad fatigue-- Kaiser Permanente did all the tests and I was lucky (Negative for MS & and long list. of serious diseases.  Conclusion was that I had a parasite (viral) in my system. (I remembered that two weeks prior to vision loss, I ate beef Wellington/RAW BEEF for first time.)   I was told it would take 6 months to 6 years to rid the parasite from my system. (no remedy).  I went to Sam Wang and with this good information from tests, he gave me strong dosage very strong herbs and started me on acupuncture (I was to watch no tv and no computer, eat NO meat for a year).  The parasite was kicked out and my vision came back in 3 weeks, a shock to Optomologist at Kaiser!  I continued with treatment and it completely left and has never come back (it happened in 2003 ).  These are only two examples of how Sam Wang and Deidre Claiborne have helped me.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Coach A. 
 
 
 Coach A. 
 
August 31, 2023
 
 
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we have been seeing Dr. Wang for years because he is excellent. he is a highly experienced acupuncturist and has a vast knowledge of both Chinese and Western medicine. he is very personable, explains what's going on, and is a great healer. highly recommend him.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Taylor L. 
 
 
 Taylor L. 
 
December 20, 2019
 
 
 Verified 
Deirdra and her work at the Acupunture Herbal Center is the ultimate miracle if you suffer from severe menstrual cramps! After two year of horrible cramps that landed me in the hosptial on several occasions I was at a dead end as far as treatment options. This is when a friend recommended the AHC. Together we worked out a treatment that has significantly helped me to not dread every period. The ginger medicine patches are a godsend and work for almost any type of pain! 
Thanks to Deirdra's treatments, I am not missing work because of my severe cramps, which was never a reality before.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Laura G. 
 
 
 Laura G. 
 
September 10, 2019
 
 
 Verified 
I have seen Dr. Wang off and on for over 20 years. He is fantastic. He has an MD from China so can blend Eastern and Western thought.  I have also had treatments with Diedre and she is amazing as well.  They have slightly different approaches and specialities and I would recommend both of them as they are HIGHLY skilled.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 elizabeth a. 
 
 
 elizabeth a. 
 
July 31, 2018
 
 
 Verified 
I have been seeing Dr. Wang for more than 25 years, following the practice from San Francisco to San Rafael. He has successfully treated literally every single ailment or condition I have ever seen him for; from a terrible flu, to inducing my labor, to neck pain. Beyond his obvious talent, Dr. Wang has extraordinary bedside manner. He is kind and gentle, thoughtful and thorough. My husband and teenage daughter (the one whose labor he induced!) also see Dr. Wang (and Diedra) regularly as well as many other friends whom I've referred. I can't speak highly enough about the entire staff of AHC. You'd be crazy not to give them a try.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Eli F. 
 
 
 Eli F. 
 
April 15, 2018
 
 
 Verified 
This place is great! Dr. Diedre and Dr. Wang are both helpful and effective. I've worked with both of them. They helped me with my issues, and, in my case, I was lucky enough to get almost immediate results. (Everyone is different, but having a good practitioner is no coincidence!)

They also have high quality herbs and supplements for sale at reasonable prices. Some brands like Standard Process are tough to find, and the Herbal Center has them in stock. If they run out, they special order quickly, as well. Great place for healing!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Tina A. 
 
 
 Tina A. 
 
August 29, 2017
 
 
 Verified 
Dr Wang is a magician! Deidra is equally amazing and both helped me conceive my beautiful son who is now two and half! I am now getting treatments from Dr. Wang for a major surgical set-back after bunion surgery. I developed extreme pain in the ball of my foot four months post surgery and ended up back in my post-surgical boot. I could not place my left foot on the floor for even a moment without grasping for air and being in tears from the pain. Ortho surgeon injected me with extremely painful cortisone shot which did absolutely nothing. Another surgeon recommended contrast therapy (switching from extreme hot/cold water) and it did not help in any capacity. I iced my foot twice a day, took every pain killer available and was still in excruciating pain both physically and mentally from the distress this ordeal had on my body. My neurologist ordered an emergency MRI which showed I had intermetatarsal bursitis, which explained my chronic pain for a month and half!! I finally called Dr. Wang explained what happened and he saw me that same day. After only four sessions, I am back in regular supportive shoes, off all medications and able to comfortably place my foot on the floor without any pain! The key to working with Dr. Wang is to follow his advise and return when he tells you to do so even if you are starting to feel better. I personally did not react well to the herbs he advised I took when I was trying to get pregnant, however it worked great for my friend. I highly recommend asking for the herbal patch if you have an injury such as myself. It helped tremendously and worked all day. The office environment is also very soothing with herbal smells and music playing in the background. It's definitely a 20 minute escape from reality! Lastly, treatments are not cheap at $83 per session, however worth every penny. I have been to  a communal acupuncture center before and did nothing for me. Dr. Wang has a Ph.D with years of experience and knowledge, therefore you get what you pay for with him. Another suggestion is asking for a super bill, which can be submitted to most insurance companies and they will often reimburse you a portion of fees paid.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Sean M. 
 
 
 Sean M. 
 
March 18, 2017
 
 
 Verified 
Deidra works on me every time. She is amazing. She is one of the few that actually, truly care about you and your well being. She goes out of her way to make sure you are taken care of and that she is doing all she can to help your issue. She has been helping my issues quite a bit, knee damage, back nerves damage, ptsd and anxiety to name a few. I recommend to anyone who is serious about acupuncture and receiving quality care. Deidra cares. And added bonus, they take the veterans choice program!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Peter D. 
 
 
 Peter D. 
 
October 24, 2016
 
 
 Verified 
My results were miraculous and immediate. Deirdre is very patient and methodical. Stop buying RX. Natural herbs are the way to go. Deirdre listens and cares about your entire health profile!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Cheyenne L. 
 
 
 Cheyenne L. 
 
March 25, 2015
 
 
 Verified 
Tranquil. This is the one word I would use for Acupuncture Herbal Center. The waiting area has a beautiful fountain and calming music. The staff speak in hushed, almost reverent tones. The rooms are soothing and the art work on the wall is unique and picturesque. 
I went in for fertility treatments this time, but in the past I have come for pain relief. The electric stimuli in tandem with the needles relived my back pain after two treatments. 
I have been treated by both practitioners - Deirdra and Dr. Wang. Dr. Wang is a fertility specialist out of China and Deirdra is a L.Ac. Both are equally skilled and knowledgable. They each have a soothing spirit and energy that makes you feel healthier in their presence. 
I highly recommend giving them a visit for any ailment.

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