We care for you with all-natural, non-invasive and extremely effective acupuncture and medicinal herbs. And we teach you simple habit adjustments that will keep you feeling well. “In my family practice, we treat everything from sports injuries to colds and flu,” says Charles Peri, a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. “Our focus is on improving our patients’ everyday quality of life.”

Neighborhood alternative health center

At Novato Acupuncture and Herb Clinic, our friendly team brings you complete alternative medicine and complementary wellness care under one roof. Stop by and say hello, or call for an appointment and we'll take care of you.

A soothing atmosphere, for your comfort:

• Warm, helpful staff

• Clean, comfortable treatment rooms with peaceful background music

• On-site massage therapy, Qi Gong therapy

• Easy access, for your convenience

• Appointments available Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m

• Your medicinal herb prescription filled on the spot in powdered, tinctured or tablet form

• Centrally located in Novato's Nave Shopping Center

• Plenty of free parking

ABOUT

Dr. Peri graduated from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland. Charles now practices Chinese medicine in Novato, California.

Holistic approach 

He credits his healing success as much to being an empathetic listener as to his skill prescribing the right combination of acupuncture and herbs. "I ask patients lifestyle and stress-related questions. You can't separate someone's thoughts and environment from their health."

Primary health care

As a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Charles helps patients return to health through natural, organic Chinese medicinal herbs and non-invasive care. He treats not only the symptoms but the root cause for a variety of complaints including arthritis, allergies, depression and menopause to name a few.

Quality supplies

Charles selects herbs from a diverse group of suppliers that are pure, organically grown and FDA approved. He only uses high quality sterile and disposable acupuncture needles.

Why use customized herbs?

Charles prescribes herbs specifically for your unique condition. These formulas gently improve the function and health of your organs while rarely producing side effects.

Conservative, safe treatments

Charles makes it a point to avoid controversial herbs. "There is always another safe and beneficial medicinal that gives the same result".

Insurance

Many health insurance policies cover acupuncture treatments. Check with your carrier for your current coverage.

PRESS ARTICLES

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How does Chinese medicine work?

Practitioners of Chinese medicine identify patterns of imbalances in the body that reveal overactive and underactive conditions, organs, and energy pathways. We use acupuncture and medicinal herbs to strengthen, sedate and harmonize, which brings your body and systems back into balance.

"I've had tests through my Western doctor, but the results came back negative. That's good news, but it doesn't explain why I don't feel right. Can TCM help me?"

Your situation brings many people to my office. Whether or not your condition registers on a clinical test, you're feeling the effects of it and need relief. TCM provides many tools for identifying and treating your ailment in ways western medicine cannot.

Do you have a specialty?

Like any physician with a general practice, I treat a variety of patients and conditions. In addition to easing pain and inflammation, I have great success helping my patients control their weight, overcome addictions, chronic fatigue and depression, regain mobility after strokes, improve fertility and relieve menopausal symptoms. 

"I'm scheduled for surgery and my surgeon says I'll be out of commission for six weeks. How can I speed up my recovery?"

Acupuncture treatments can dramatically reduce inflammation and increase healing at the surgical site. My patients tend to recover twice as fast as they've been told to expect.

 Address:

1531 South Novato Blvd, Suite E, Novato, CA 94947 

Phone: (415) 897-4678 

Fax: (415) 897-8558

Email: click to email

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