Name: Lion's Heart Acupuncture & Wellness, Inc
Address: 298 Grand Ave, Suite 101, Oakland, California, 94610, United States
Telephone: 5107617660

Practitioner & Credentials

Practitioner: Dr. Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt

Accredited acupuncture college attended: Pacific College of Health Sciences

Year graduated: 2010

Degree: Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Specializing in pain management, orthopedics, and sports medicine, Lion’s Heart Acupuncture & Wellness offers targeted treatment for injury recovery, musculoskeletal conditions, and functional rehabilitation. Services include acupuncture for TMJ, ENT disorders, Bell’s palsy, and chronic pain, with an emphasis on improving mobility, reducing inflammation, and restoring nervous system balance.

Care plans are individualized and may incorporate electro-acupuncture, manual therapies, and rehabilitation exercises to support both acute injuries and long-term conditions. The clinic also provides pediatric care and chronic illness support, delivering integrative treatment that bridges traditional Chinese medicine with modern clinical practice.

Conditions & Symptoms Treated

Pain Management & Orthopedics

Acute and chronic pain
Neck pain and stiffness
Back pain (upper, mid, lower)
Sciatica and nerve pain
Joint pain (shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, wrist)
Arthritis and degenerative joint conditions
Muscle strains and ligament sprains
Tendonitis and repetitive strain injuries
Postural dysfunction and movement-related pain

Injury Recovery & Sports Medicine

Sports injuries
Overuse injuries
Post-surgical recovery support
Mobility and range-of-motion limitations
Muscle imbalances and compensation patterns
Return-to-activity rehabilitation

TMJ & Head/Neck Conditions

TMJ dysfunction and jaw pain
Teeth grinding (bruxism)
Facial tension and pain
Headaches and tension headaches
Migraines

ENT & Neurological Conditions

Sinus congestion and sinusitis
Allergies (seasonal/environmental)
Ear pain and pressure
Tinnitus
Bell’s palsy and facial paralysis
Post-viral neurological symptoms

Chronic Illness Support

Chronic pain syndromes
Fatigue and low energy
Long COVID symptoms
Nervous system dysregulation
Inflammatory conditions

Pediatrics

Musculoskeletal pain in children and teens
Sports injuries in youth athletes
Growing pains
Mild ENT concerns (sinus, ear congestion)