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Classical 5 Element Acupuncture

Five Element Acupuncture is an ancient medicine that uses the principles of nature to bring the body, mind, and spirit into balance. This unblocks energy so that the body can begin to heal itself, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Most forms of acupuncture practiced today focus mainly on the energetics of the physical body, focusing on symptoms and pain. However, Classical Five Element ... Read More

Five Element Acupuncture is an ancient medicine that uses the principles of nature to bring the body, mind, and spirit into balance. This unblocks energy so that the body can begin to heal itself, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Most forms of acupuncture practiced today focus mainly on the energetics of the physical body, focusing on symptoms and pain. However, Classical Five Element Acupuncture goes further and looks at the state of balance in the mind and spirit as well. When the body, mind and spirit are all addressed, the body can heal at a far deeper level, which brings about not only relief of physical symptoms but also clarity of mind and a sense of well being.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture

Acupuncture is the ancient Eastern Healing Art that uses ultra-fine, one time use, sterile needles to stimulate specific points on the body; unblocking and correcting the flow of energy (Qi). Our body is constantly searching for homeostasis (balance). Acupuncture helps support our bodies natural balancing function. Acupuncture also works deeply by getting to the root causes, not just the sympto... Read More

Acupuncture is the ancient Eastern Healing Art that uses ultra-fine, one time use, sterile needles to stimulate specific points on the body; unblocking and correcting the flow of energy (Qi). Our body is constantly searching for homeostasis (balance). Acupuncture helps support our bodies natural balancing function. Acupuncture also works deeply by getting to the root causes, not just the symptoms. If you are already feeling great, Acupuncture is wonderful preventative medicine. Achieving and keeping the body in balance is the best way to prevent illness and dis-ease.

Massage & Bodywork

Massage & Bodywork treatments are customized to patients needs. Deep-Tissue and Swedish Style Massage use a variety of techniques such as kneading, friction, compression and rolling in order to release areas of tension, increase circulation; flushing toxins from the body. Shiatsu and Tui Na are Eastern modalities using pressure and compression to move energy through the meridian pathways. Sport... Read More

Massage & Bodywork treatments are customized to patients needs. Deep-Tissue and Swedish Style Massage use a variety of techniques such as kneading, friction, compression and rolling in order to release areas of tension, increase circulation; flushing toxins from the body. Shiatsu and Tui Na are Eastern modalities using pressure and compression to move energy through the meridian pathways. Sports Massage and Assisted Stretching can be used pre and post event to minimize injury and recovery time. Acu-Pressure and Trigger Point & Myofascial Release with Positional Release reduce referred pain and increase Range of Motion.

Alexandria Steppe
(She/They)

Alex (she/they) is a Licensed and Certified Classical Five Element Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist practicing in San Francisco.

Alex believes that when the body is in harmony, many symptoms of dis-ease will subside. Much of our pain, both spiritual, mental / emotional and physical comes from root imbalances. Alex also sees how emotions such as grief, worry, lack of joy, sadness and anger can manifest into chronic and acute physical pain symptoms. Holistic Medicine such as Classical Five Element Acupuncture can assist the body in opening up areas of restriction, balancing & smoothing energy and nourishing the spirit. Your ‘body’ already knows what it needs to do as it strives to reach homeostasis (balance); Acupuncture gives it a boost in the right direction.

Recently, Alex completed her two year Classical 5 Element Acupuncture Certification, studying under Khosrow Khalighi, a senior practitioner in the lineage of the late Professor JR Worsley who brought this system of medicine to the west.

With a strong understanding of how the physical body works (anatomy, kinesthesiology, patterns of dysfunction/pathology and how they manifest through observation, palpation and discussion), Alex creates a treatment that is truly customized to your needs. In addition to Acupuncture, Alex is well versed in Western styles of Massage/Bodywork such as Deep Tissue, Swedish, Sports Massage & Eastern methods such as Tui Na (Chinese Medical Massage) and Shiatsu (Japanese 5 element Bodywork).

To give back to the community that she loves, Alex has volunteered at the Women’s Community Clinic as a Client Service Coordinator and Health Educator, a receptionist at San Francisco Community Acupuncture and bi-annually as a Roadie on the AIDS/Life Cycle with the Massage Team. She also worked at the Stonewall Project, a weekly community event hosted by the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.

Alex (she/they) is a Licensed and Certified Classical Five Element Acupuncturist and Massage Ther... Read More

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Located at: 1199 Sanchez Street, San Francisco
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Need Help? 4159670193 alexandria@innergatebodywork.com