Biotherapy Clinic has been in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1996. Over the years, we have seen thousands of folks like you visit us to heal, detoxify their bodies, and feel better. People from all walks of life have come through our doors. We have helped Oscar-winning actresses, CEOs, NFL players, professional athletes, medical doctors, politicians, students, auto mechanics, and taxi drivers. Everyone is welcome here. Everyone is given 100% of our knowledge, skills, and famous hospitality.
Peter Melamed, Lic.Ac., RN, Ph.D., received his medical education first as a registered nurse and was then trained as a medical doctor in Russia. Subsequently, he took specialized training in anesthesiology, intensive care, and internal medicine. In 1969, Peter Melamed, MD was awarded a Ph.D. in medical science. He took further training in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and internal detoxification at universities in Saint Petersburg, Moscow, Perm, and Odessa. He was granted a license to practice acupuncture in Russia in 1978, and from that time, he combined conventional Western medical treatment with herbs, acupuncture, and other non-drug healing therapies.
In 1975, Peter Melamed established Biotherapy Clinic in Russia as a natural holistic approach to healing. Biotherapy Clinic combines the wisdom of traditional Russian folk medicine, ancient Oriental medical therapies, and European and American naturopathy with cutting-edge Western technology.
After immigrating to the USA in 1991, in order to continue his passion for assisting people in the healing process, Peter Melamed immediately passed the state examination and was granted the RN license. While working as an RN, he studied at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland, CA, to prepare for his license to practice acupuncture and herbal medicine in this country. After passing many examinations, he obtained licenses to practice both in the state of California and New York. He has also been certified by the National Board of Acupuncture. He is also a member of the California Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CAAOM). Peter Melamed succeeded in starting up a private practice in 1996 at Biotherapy Alternative Medicine Clinic in San Francisco. The clinic specializes in non-drug, holistic approaches for healing stress, prostate disorders, and difficult cases of chronic disease, as well as pain, arthritis, immune system disorders, hepatitis C, and preventive medicine.
Peter Melamed has written numerous articles published around the world and frequently lectures on various holistic topics around the Bay Area. His latest book “Healthy Pancreas, Healthy You” is available here. Another book,”Natural Health before and after Gallbladder removal” si available here
Peter Melamed, PhD specializes in hard to treat gallbladder, pancreas, liver and prostate disorders.
Felix Melamed, Lic.Ac.,
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Growing up in a family of two medical doctors, Felix frequently saw his father, Peter Melamed, PhD, treating patients by combining the Western medical approach with acupuncture and herbal medicine. It was just a matter of time for Felix to realize that his destiny in life was medicine.
In 1997, Felix Melamed graduated Magna Cum Laude from the College of Notre Dame (currently Notre Dame De Namur University), receiving a degree in Human Biology and Psychology. In 2005, Felix Melamed received a Master’s of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Science. While studying Chinese medicine, Felix took a four-year apprenticeship with his father, Peter Melamed, PhD at Biotherapy Clinic.
Felix Melamed is Licensed in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in California.
Felix Melamed specializes in acupuncture for pain and sports injuries, mood disorders including depression and anxiety, weight loss, fertility, and many other hard to treat conditions. Felix Melamed, LAc is available for phone/zoom consultations.
We accept multiple health insurances for acupuncture treatments including Cigna, United Healthcare, Sutter Health and others.
We have a wonderful team of colon hydrotherapists working in our San Francisco and Redwood City offices.
To schedule and appointment or have your questions answered, please call (415) 409-3939
