Christopher Randle

Oakland Community Acupuncture

15 Croxton Ave, Oakland, CA, 94611-5728

CHRISTOPHER CHAKA RANDLE | L.Ac., C.SMA (he/him) Chris Randle has been practicing T’ai Chi and Chinese Medicine for over 30 years. On his first day of T’ai Chi training in 1990, Chris’s teacher told him that if he wanted to learn the martial art then he had to learn the healing art—to learn the Yang, you must also learn the Yin—thus beginning his journey into Chinese Medicine. And in April 2007, five days before his son was born, Chris co-founded OCA Clinic, making him the proud father of a 16 year-old son and a 16 year-old clinic! Chris’ earlier education includes a BA from the University of Chicago, where he began as a Physics major then later switched to Religious Studies. He jokes that he mixed his hard science with his mysticism, and now— poof—he’s an Acupuncturist! Chris is currently the Team Acupuncturist for the SF 49ers, and was Team Acupuncturist for the Golden State Warriors from 2013-2016, earning a 2015 Championship Ring for his contribution to the team’s nutrition and injury prevention. Chris has also worked with players from the Oakland A’s, Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Capitals, as well as world champion boxers. Education C.SMA, Sports Medicine Acupuncture, SMA Certification M.S., Chinese Medicine, American College of TCM B.A., World Religions, University of Chicago Certified T’ai Chi instructor Externships Zhejiang University Hospitals, Hangzhou, China: Orthopedics, Oncology, Pediatrics, Internal Med, Gynecology California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco: Stroke and Rehab Department Robert Levine Acupuncture, Berkeley: Oncology Maxine Hall Health Clinic, San Francisco: Community Health Haight-Ashbury Medical Center, San Francisco: HIV Integrative Care Specialties Sports Medicine Cancer Support Digestion Weight Loss