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Malaya Acupuncture & Wellness | Oakland, CA

Oakland, CA · Serving the Bay Area Since 2016

Welcome to Malaya

At Malaya, we get to the root. East Asian medicine meets modern neuroscience — treating burnout, chronic pain, and reproductive health from the inside out.

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✦ Trusted by primary care providers across the region

The Malaya Acupuncture & Wellness team
10+
Years in practice
DAOM
Doctorate of Oriental Medicine
FABORM
Board-certified reproductive medicine
You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone

Whatever brought you here — we're glad you came.

Maybe it's exhaustion that doesn't lift no matter how much you rest. Maybe it's chronic pain you've been managing for years. Maybe it's a fertility journey that's taken longer than expected — or a cycle that's never quite been right. Maybe it's a health challenge you've been told is normal — and you know it's not. Whatever it is, you deserve more than a quick fix or a dismissal.

At Malaya, we take the time to truly understand what's going on with your body — blending the depth of East Asian medicine with the clarity of modern neuroscience. We don't rush. We listen. And we walk alongside you every step of the way.

This is a partnership. Your healing is our mission.

"To cure a disease, one must first treat the root."
— Huangdi Neijing


How We Work

The Malaya Method —
The ROOTS Protocol

Five steps. One framework. Applied to burnout, pain, and fertility alike. Every step is designed to go deeper — from understanding what's happening, to treating it, to making sure it doesn't come back.

R
Reveal
Using TCM's sophisticated diagnostic framework — built over thousands of years to read patterns the body expresses long before they show up on a lab — we take a full picture of what's going on. This first visit often feels different. Thorough. Unhurried. Like someone is actually listening.
O
Orient
You get a clear explanation of what's happening and why — in language that makes sense. We connect the dots between your symptoms, your history, and the pattern driving it all. Most people leave this conversation with more clarity than they've had in years.
O
Optimize
Treatment is built around your specific pattern — acupuncture sessions and a customized herbal formula tailored to what your body actually needs. The aim is always to address the cause, not just quiet the symptoms.
T
Transform
We look honestly at the daily habits that affect your healing — sleep, stress, nutrition, movement — and work with you on small, sustainable changes. Nothing overwhelming. Just what will actually move the needle.
S
Sustain
The goal isn't just to feel better for a while. It's to understand your body well enough to stay well — and to keep growing from there.
What We Treat

Three areas of care.
One thorough approach.

Each person who comes to Malaya has their own story, their own pattern, their own path. We take the time to understand yours.

01

Pain & Recovery

For chronic pain, injury, and tension that hasn't fully resolved — we look for the pattern underneath, not just where it hurts.

  • Chronic back & neck pain
  • Headaches & migraines
  • Muscle tension & nerve pain
  • Sports injury & post-surgical recovery
  • Fibromyalgia & widespread pain
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02

Hormones & Burnout

For anyone exhausted, anxious, and running on empty — whose labs look normal but whose body is telling a different story.

  • Chronic fatigue & burnout
  • Anxiety & nervous system dysregulation
  • Insomnia & sleep disruption
  • Hormonal imbalance & cycle irregularities
  • Brain fog & difficulty concentrating
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03

Reproductive Health

For those navigating fertility, pregnancy, cycle health, or hormonal transitions — with the same whole-person care.

  • Fertility support & IVF preparation
  • Cycle regulation & PCOS
  • Pregnancy wellness & postpartum recovery
  • Perimenopause & menopause support
  • Endometriosis & pelvic pain
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What Patients Say

Real people. Real results.

"Emil is the definition of a healer. He has helped me recover from so many physical and mental issues, leaving me in awe of his expertise. Truly life-changing."

"The service at Malaya is consistently amazing. It's my go-to place for guaranteed healing and relaxation. I also rely on their herbs to stay healthy."

"Emil's care has been integral to maintaining my health. He genuinely cares about his patients and always goes the extra mile to ensure they feel their best."

Free Assessments

Find out what's really going on.

Take a free 2-minute quiz and get a personalized report on what your body is telling you — plus actionable steps you can start today.

Ready When You Are

Ready to stop managing
and start healing?

Whether you're coming in for the first time or returning — we're here.

Malaya is currently accepting new patients. · (510) 866-2734

Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland Hills
Where to Find Us

Located in the Oakland Hills

A stone's throw from Joaquin Miller Park — one of Oakland's most beautiful corners. Quiet, easy to get to, with parking right outside.

5032 Woodminster Lane, Oakland, CA 94602 → (510) 866-2734

Start Your Herbal Wellness Journey

Begin Your Herbal Wellness Journey

Herbal medicine has been formulated for thousands of years as a standalone branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Our powdered formulas are easy to take and specifically crafted to meet the unique needs of each individual.

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Conditions Treated with Herbs

What We Treat with Herbal Medicine

At Malaya Wellness, we use Chinese herbal medicine to address a wide range of health concerns. Each formula is carefully crafted to restore balance and promote long-term wellness.

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Get Started at Malaya Wellness

At Malaya Wellness, we specialize in supporting women through every stage of their health journey. From managing hormonal changes to improving overall well-being, we offer personalized care tailored to your unique needs.

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