For driven athletes ready to move stronger, recover faster, and keep performing at every level.

Sports Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, Berkeley CA

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Sports Acupuncture

Sports Acupuncture helps athletes enhance stamina, improve performance, and recover faster from training and competitions. Whether you're preparing for a big event, recovering afterward, or managing an acute or chronic injury, treatments are tailored to keep you moving at your best at all ages and stages of life. It's highly effective for orthopedic concerns like ACL tears and shoulder pain, offering gentle yet powerful support for long term recovery.

Meet Gabi

Gabi is a California-licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist with a passion for helping active, high-performing people move, recover, and heal. A former professional soccer player for the Puerto Rican National Team, she brings firsthand knowledge of the body's strength, resilience, and demands of competition into every treatment. She studied closely with Dr. Jenny Nieters, acupuncturist for the SF 49ers, and learned from renowned sports acupuncturist Whitfield Reaves.

Learn more about Gabi here.

  • "I was able to play soccer again with less pain and more flexibility."

    “Before trying acupuncture, I was a bit skeptical about it. I had been in a lot of pain while being diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. After trying a few sessions of acupuncture with Gabi, I noticed a huge difference. My pain had subsided by a lot and I was able to play soccer again with less pain and more flexibility. It did take a few sessions to notice a difference but after trying so many things to tackle my plantar fasciitis, this was the only procedure that seemed to work and help!”

    Sal. F

  • "I finally saw a difference and am now hopeful"

    “For six plus months I had seen no progress in the healing of my foot. I was depressed (and I’m never depressed) and desperate. I finally saw a difference and am now hopeful I’m getting better.”

    Janet J.

  • "Crucial in supporting my recovery"

    "A year ago when I tore my ACL playing soccer, I received sports acupuncture treatment from Gaby before and after my surgery. The incredible work she did was crucial in supporting my recovery and optimized my muscles abilities with a combination of electrical stimulation and acupuncture. Gabi is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and empathetic. Highly recommend her quality work!"

    Joanna P.

  • " I left feeling like I'd just spent an hour relaxing on the beach."

    “I just had a facial acupuncture treatment with Gabi, and it was absolutely wonderful! I arrived for my appointment after a grumpy morning, and I left feeling like I'd just spent an hour relaxing on the beach. The needles and the wonderful therapeutic light she uses in her treatments have my skin glowing."

    Lisa F

  • "The session was comprehensive to everything that is going on in my body"

    “I was experiencing acute back pain and Gabi was able to fit me in quickly. She is very experienced, and empathetic. A life-saver! The session was comprehensive to everything that is going on in my body, not just my back."

    Naomi A.

  • "My knee feels better than it has in months!"

    “I've had a grumpy right knee for a few months now, and Gabi was recommended to me as someone who might be able to help. And wow, did she ever! I'd never had acupuncture before, and Gabi was wonderful, clearly and carefully explaining everything she was going to do both before she started and while she was working. I noticed an improvement immediately, and my knee feels better than it has in months! Thank you so much Gabi!”

    Brian G

  • "I've seen a lot of progress"

    "Gabi is warm, compassionate, and knowledgeable in her trade (cosmetic/facial acupuncture). While I've only had a handful of sessions with her, I've seen a lot of progress in a short amount of time! I'm thrilled to have found her and will continue to work with her for the foreseeable future."

    Jennifer G

  • "Takes the time to be thorough and understanding of all your concerns"

    "My experience with Gabby was a great one, she is both very professional and very kind. For my entire visit I was relaxed and enjoyed the process and I definitely recommend her to anyone. Gabby takes the time to be thorough and understanding of all your concerns and needs before treatment. 10/10 stars."

    Robert B.

  • "She...tailored the treatment according to what my body needed"

    “Gabi was absolutely wonderful, professional and understood everything about my previous experience. She addressed my concerns attentively and tailored the treatment according to what my body needed. I'm so grateful for her help and already recommended her to my friend.”

    Niveen R.