Debra Sue Kelvin, LAc

I feel fortunate to have crossed paths with Debra Sue. She has transformed my body and overall health for the better. I see her for regular treatments and she has also developed a unique herbal blend for me that my system has come to crave. She is a knowledgeable, caring practitioner who truly listens to you and provides thoughtful solutions. Not to mention her space is beautiful… I can feel a shift in energy the second I walk in the door.
I cannot recommend her highly enough. You will be making a valuable investment in yourself & your health!

If I could get a daily dose of acupuncture with Debra Sue I would be in a constant state of nirvana! I cannot gush enough about the overall experiences I have had under this extremeley knowledgeable practitioner’s care and her deliciously soothing/​calming/​nurturing energy she brings to her practice. A treatment with Debra Sue is truly a fusion of her loving/​healing energy mixed with the incredible beauty of the space in which she practices and of course the treatment itself. Having had a long-​standing fear of needles I can only say… I wish I had met Debra Sue earlier.

Within minutes of my acupunture treatment, the pain from some women’s problems I was having dramatically decreased, and shortly after the treatment, I felt almost back to normal. The herbs Debra Sue prescribed help immensely too. In my experience with Debra Sue, acupuncture relieves pain and symptoms much faster than any medicine I’ve tried. I was able to get back to work right away without any discomfort. I have been seeing Debra Sue regularly for about 1.5 years and it has made all the difference in my health, and even in my appearance… for the better!

Debra Sue is a very talented practitioner. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a special expertise in treating oncology patients. Her office is comfortable though there is a steep flight of stairs as the building is a Victorian house.
If you like supplements she has a large selection. I tend not to take them but I really like the adaptagen herbal tincture.
Highly recommended.

I went to Debra Sue for a tune up, not having had an aupuncture treatment in a while. I was impressed by the beautiful space she created as well as her warm and caring manner. She is thoughtful and complete in her treatment. As a bodyworker with a wellness business, I was looking for an acupunturist to refer my clients to. I was happy to find Debra Sue especially for women’s health issues. I left my treatment feeling a greater sense of overall well-​being that lasted for weeks.
Lori Colombo, Massage For Moms

I was referred to Debra Sue about 8 months ago by a friend, when i was looking for a local acupuncturist.. I was treated by a wonderful acupuncturists in the south bay for about 9 years before i moved to Berkeley, so i felt i knew how good acupuncture is, and cant be surprised. I was wrong! Debra Sue has an amazing yet gentle way to diagnose and treat. It was absolutely transforming. I went in to treat my Asthma, and solved not only the Asthma, but several other problems i accepted as chronic, and inevitable. She is incredible!

I was an acupuncture skeptic. I knew that it worked and when I got it, I could feel things shift. But I also had this sense that it just wasn’t for me. I wondered if I was too sensitive and I often had trouble incorporating the work in a way that supported my life.
Debra Sue has changed that. I stuck with her and she stuck with me and my recent treatment with her has really revolutionized my experience with and feelings about acupuncture.
A few weeks ago, I got a horrible case of sciatica (a recurrence) several people recommended acupuncture and I had been considering scheduling with Debra Sue again, so I went for it. Since the session (about a week and a half ago), my pain has been dramatically reduced (especially at night, when it was the worst) and my sleep has improved a lot. Emotionally, I have also been feeling happy and strong, which is very different, since I was feeling depressed and fragile before. I actually couldn’t believe how well it worked for me, I have never experienced anything like it. I am a massage therapist, so my bias has always been to get massage for pain, but now I see the difference that acupuncture can make.
Okay, well that is kind of a plug for acupuncture, in general, but I also want to give big kudos to Debra Sue, because I am not sure if I could have had such an experience with someone else. I believe that I am not the easiest client. By the time I get acupuncture, I am in such dire need that it is tough to bring me to a better place. Debra Sue has really worked to cater her work specifically to my needs. Additionally, Debra Sue has had to go over and above in my intakes because I have gone so long in between my sessions with her.
Each time I see her, she carefully records everything that I say to her and she refers to those notes later. She remembers the things that I struggle with and often-​times really relates to them, too. She is kind and patient and generous in her practice.
She works in the most beautiful and relaxing space. Seriously, it is probably the most gorgeous acupuncture office that you will ever see. She offers very high quality supplements and stays networked and current on issues like menopause and cancer. She is just really good at what she does and I couldn’t recommend her more highly.

I have known Debra for 4 years now and I am her chiropractor. I can say that she is an absolute delight to know. She is compassionate about health and we have wonderful talks about eastern versus western medicine (her sister is an MD) and how they differ a/​o complement one another. She also gives lectures for a well respected supplement company and is incredibly knowledgeable about supplements/​herbs and when appropriate.
I always recommend her for acupuncture in the east bay. Go to her as you cant help but connect with her.

Debra Sue is an outstanding acupuncturist and healer. She is compassionate, caring, skillful, and listens well. She used a combination of acupuncture, cupping, and herbs to help me overcome a serious illness. As a somewhat needle-​phobic first-​timer, I was initially apprehensive about acupuncture. However, I quickly overcame any reservations during my first session with Debra Sue. I felt transformed after my treatments and appreciated her gentle touch and the way she explained everything to me. I highly recommend Debra Sue!