Hi, I’m Wanda Dabkoska, MSTCM, LAc.

A woman with curly brown hair wearing a navy blue uniform with the text 'Kokoro Clinic' embroidered on it, smiling and looking at the camera.

I practice Traditional Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping therapy, moxibustion, gua sha, and diet and lifestyle coaching to help people experience immediate pain relief and long-term wellbeing. I also use other modalities that aren’t traditional but are related to acupuncture, such as, microneedling and trigger point needling.

My journey to Chinese Medicine is personal:  As a young woman, I suffered from a skin condition that was ruining my life. Western medicine offered no cure. Seeking immediate relief, I visited a traditional herbalist and started on a path toward natural healing.  Grateful and inspired, I decided to begin studying herbs and natural medicine. My practice began with a heartfelt commitment to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and transformative care to my patients.

My people are Japanese from Suo Oshima, Oishi at the base of Mt Fuji in Yamanashi, and Okinawa, Japan by way of Hawai’i, and Polish from Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland by way of New Jersey. I grew up on Ramaytush/Muwekma land (San Francisco), have lived on Ohlone/Lisjan land for 30 years (Oakland, CA).

On days when I’m not practicing as a healthcare provider, you will find me petting cats and dogs, crafting (fiber arts, pottery, woodworking, etc), cooking, or having a wander wonder in nature.

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My credentials:

  • Certified in Western Herbalism at the California School for Herbalism and Acupressure at the Acupressure Institute

  • Received an Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate from the Embody Lab Program

  • Certified Reiki practitioner and received her attunement from Reiki Master Marie Kyoko Morohoshi of StarnationReiki.com

  • Master of Science degree from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, one of the top Traditional Chinese Medicine colleges in the country, where she earned over 3000 hours of didactic and clinical training covering both Eastern and Western medicine

  • Practiced acupuncture at the Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic, the UCSF Sutter Health Stroke Unit, and now at Kokoro Clinic in beautiful downtown Oakland, California.

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  • I have gone to several acupuncturists over the last 10 years. They were all good, but Wanda is great! She truly cares about the whole person and gives great tips in addition to the acupuncture treatment. I am always raving about her and the clinic whenever someone I know sounds like they need acupuncture. The clinic is so pretty and welcoming, it definitely helps to set the tone for treatment. Please note that I absolutely detest needles, they make me feel faint...but I am somehow at ease (for the most part) when I am in Wanda's care. I like acupuncture for treating seasonal allergies (pretty much gone completely now), low energy, stress, and PMS. I wholeheartedly recommend Wanda!

    —Amber C.

  • Wanda is an INCREDIBLE practitioner with a wide range of skills - from orthopedic needling for pain, to holding space for deep emotional work, Wanda has it all!! Everything about her care is effortless, gentle, and highly skilled. I feel so lucky to have found her! She is truly gifted at what she does, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for both physical relief and deeper, more integrative healing.

    —Jazzy C.

  • Wanda is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. She is the most kind, gentle, and understanding practioner. I have seen the change in my body and spirit. I was recommended by a coworker and I have wanted to go to accupunture for a long time. I feel seen and overall my body feels so much better than I have in many years.

    —Elizabeth S.

  • Wanda at Kokoro Clinic has been a great source of healing support for me. I'm glad I integrated acupuncture treatment as part of my healing triage. I've been receiving network chiropractic entrainments for a few years and acupuncture has helped to promote its healing effects. I've experienced significant shifts, and as traumas release there is a period when integration time is critical. Acupuncture treatment with Wanda, who is familiar with network treatment, has been an essential part of integration. Sometimes it takes a few days to feel completely integrated and sometimes longer. Acupuncture has supported that process, often easing the flow of energy through my body and sometimes releasing stuck energy allowing release of trauma to take its full course. I've been feeling incredibly strong, and I often feel like nothing is impossible. Thank you Wanda!

    —Bernard A.

  • Wanda is an angel on earth with the needles, literally. I am so grateful I found her and her life altering work. I always walk out of my appointments feeling light and renewed. Sometimes it's hard to tell whether it's from the treatment itself or her kind and enthusiastic energy, but I will take it all! Wanda is knowledgeable, gentle, has razor sharp intuition about your body & its needs, and is a delight to talk to.

    —Dan H.

  • I initially went to Wanda because my eczema would flare up every winter. During her thorough intake, I realized I have other health issues that I was just tolerating, including waking up in the middle of the night and infrequent periods. It didn't seem like a huge problem, so I never got treatment for it. I loved how Wanda was able to address my health as a whole, and not just specific symptoms. After a series of sessions and recommended Chinese herbs, my eczema healed, I'm able to sleep through the night, I had a regular period, and other health issues subsided. I recommend seeing Wanda, whether it's an acute problem or a chronic issue.

    —Gail N.

  • Wanda is not only the best acupuncturist I have experienced but the best health practitioner experience I have ever had. Wanda asked me questions that no health practitioner has ever asked me. She assessed my whole health as well as gave me tangible recommendations in all aspects of my mind and body. Her acupuncture treatment was amazing and made sure I was comfortable during the treatment. I went in for a bad back and I left not only feeling better in my back, but also my whole being feeling

    —Brian K.

  • Wanda is a truly gifted acupuncturist !!! I have been to several acupuncturists before but I honestly never felt that much different. This was not the case with Wanda. Every time I go in for a treatment I feel like I have more energy and that my body is healing. I started seeing Wanda for some low back pain and digestive issues. I have never really had low back pain before and I had tried other modalities to relieve it. It was not until I started seeing Wanda that I began to see results. My low back pain is nearly completely resolved and I have Wanda to thank for that. For anyone that is skeptical or nervous, just give her a call.The second you meet her you will instantly feel comfortable and know that you are in good hands. She is really good at communicating during the process and she is super gentle as well.

    —Marie B.

  • I highly recommend Kokoro Clinic. I live an active lifestyle and went to Wanda for help after a knee injury. Wanda's acupuncture treatments really helped my knee heal. I could feel a difference in my knee's functioning the weeks I went vs. the weeks I couldn't make it to an appointment. My knee feels fantastic now. I have also had chronic hip flexor issues since I was a teenager. I still struggle with my hip flexors, but acupuncture sessions never fail to make a marked improvement. As a bonus, Wanda is incredibly kind. I really felt like she was concerned for me and my health and overall wellness. Such a positive experience!

    —Sarah H.

  • Acupuncture is a key ingredient in my recovery plan.  My body carries the imprint of a significant trauma from a motorcycle accident a few years ago. The wonderful sessions at Kokoro Clinic strategically break up old patterns and support my body in achieving new levels of healing. I simply adore Wanda's sense of humor, enthusiasm, rapport, and thorough evaluations; the secret ingredient to amazing outcomes. This is the clinic I recommend if you are ready to have a brand new experience of your potential with your body. Don't put up with your existing state of health - go see Wanda and get propelled to a brand new you.

    —Ken G