Don F. Gates, Licensed Acupuncturist

Hello everyone,

If you haven't heard already, in 2022 my wife and I purchased a small fruit farm in Sonoma County. We've been living at the farm full-time since late 2023. And now, after two years commuting and twenty-two years in practice, I've decided take up the pruning shears full-time and leave the needles to the next generation. As of the end of March, 2025, I've retired my acupuncture practice.

Thankfully, my three former officemates are well positioned to take on my patients' care. Each of them has a different style of treatment as well as her own unique personality; I've been treated by all of them and am glad to leave you in such kind and capable hands.

Referrals

• Emily Hooker (510-926-1214, emily.hooker@gmail.com) now practices on Telegraph near Ashby in Berkeley.
• Elisa Kim (510-809-7084, elisakimacupuncture@gmail.com) now works on 40th St near Webster.
• Laura Hanks (206-604-2888, laura@goldensummitacu.com) is staying on at the Grand Acupuncture Center.

Here are a few other trusted local practitioners, in case you're looking a bit farther afield:

• Rebecca Cates practices in North Oakland near Emeryville.
• Rachel Hemphill treats women's fertility on Grand Ave.
• Debra Sue Kelvin practices in North Berkeley.
• Hatice Poroy practices in Walnut Creek.
• Joel Moncada practices in Vallejo.

It's been an honor and a pleasure working with you! I'll miss our time together and think of you fondly while I muck about in the orchard, vineyard, and berry patches!

With deepest appreciation,
Don

PS: If you're interested in getting onto our farm's mailing list, announcing each of our bi-monthly fruit-box deliveries to Oakland, click here. We bring boxes containing roughly eight pounds of assorted organic/seasonal fruit down to two drop sites all throughout harvest season (June through November). The contents of each box is different, and you'll only purchase the ones you want to receive. You can also follow our exploits on Instagram or Facebook.