Stephanie Wu is a genius and has helped me walk again. I saw Stephanie for postnatal care (while additionally under care of urogyn). I had prolapse and could barely walk. Stephanie knew exactly what and where I needed help and I left each session feeling so much better. I saw her biweekly and helped regain strength so I was symptom free, walking fine. Her care and knowledge are impeccable. Since then have sent both my father (spinal injury) and father in law (bicycle accident) when they are in town and both are now converts to electroacupuncture! read more

Great first session! I have knee pain and its feeling better already. Stephanie is fabulous and her business makes scheduling/payment super easy. read more

Stephanie has been incredibly helpful with my muscle and nerve recovery after my knee replacement surgery. Her dry needling and e-stim work has helped to 'reset' my muscles and assist them with understanding the new alignment of my leg. Her office always has a beautiful calming vibe and amazing smell of eucalyptus. Stephanie is also an athlete herself, so she enjoys the challenge of restoring the performance functionality of an athlete. Thank you Stephanie! I am so glad to have found you! read more

Stephanie was recommended to me by my old acupuncturist in LA and I'm so grateful she was. She specializes in sports injuries, which has been immensely helpful! But, from pole/climbing pains to insomnia to thyroid disease, we've worked on it all. I am especially grateful for her going above and beyond to learn more about treatment options the conditions I was dealing with (like treating ptosis). When facing surgery as my only option, acupuncture was able to improve my eyelid function without having to go under the knife. While I'm not so sure about qi and all that, I am certain that Steph's treatments have really done wonders for me! If you are skeptical about acupuncture, I'd say give it a shot and the worst that could happen is the best nap of your life. I myself try to come in every month or so just for a tune up when I can. The office is very welcoming and easy to relax in. It's located right off the J on Muni, so it's a convenient location in Noe Valley! read more

Steph was recommended to me by a good friend for acupuncture. She is extremely knowledgable and explained each step so there were no surprises. I struggle with lower back pain due to herniated disks and felt better with each session. I also tried her cupping services which relieved a lot of muscle tension. Highly recommend Steph as she is friendly and professional! read more

Perfect For Postpartum Care! I had my second child via c-section and the surgery was not routine. I was left with no feeling below my naval and completely unable to engage my abdominal muscles. After 3 months of intensive rest and rehab, I still had no feelings and no control over my lower ab muscles. Additionally, I was experiencing increasing back pain on a daily basis. So I went to see Stephanie again. After her first treatment I was able to do a weak sit up! It was as if the phone lines between my abs and brain got connected again. I went consistently and that connection got stronger and I gradually got feeling back in my abs. Now (6 months after the surgery) my abs are functioning as they were before the pregnancy and I have no back pain what so ever. Definitely visit Stephanie for your postpartum issues!! read more

Stephanie Wu is a caring and concerned professional acupuncturist and I recommend her service to anyone looking for acupuncture. She listens and asks questions to ascertain what my symptoms are, and checks in on my progress each visit. I'm over 70 years old so I don't expect to be 100% pain-free, but the chronic hip pain that had been nagging me is gone as result of Dr. Wu's treatments. She is interested in my activities and life and we continue to focus on my needs each visit. Her treatment rooms are clean and whimsically decorated. The warmth and gentle meditative sounds lull me into a soothing rest. I look forward to every treatment. read more

As a soccer player, I've visited Steph twice now for acupuncture therapy, and her expertise has significantly expedited my recovery from injuries while promoting overall health. Steph's profound knowledge in her field is evident, and her acupuncture techniques are notably effective. She identifies the precise muscle areas needing attention, and gets to work! Her serene study environment enhanced comfort and made me feel relaxed during sessions. Recently, I suffered from a grade A hamstring strain, but following acupuncture therapy, I already feel a marked improvement. While some soreness is expected initially, proper hydration and light activity, such as walking, typically alleviate discomfort within a day or two. read more

Ok...so let me start off of why I needed an acupuncturist in the first place. Last November I was doing some early decorating for Christmas and after completing the laser light install, I inadvertently took the express elevator off the roof. This resulted in the installation of shiny new stainless steel plate to mend the wrist I used to save myself from a broken neck. As my wrist was on the mend, all of the soft tissue damage started showing up and I went two and a half weeks of no sleep due to the pain. This is where Stephanie comes in. After the initial shock of hearing how I fell off of the roof (the story shocks many people btw and is fast becoming fun to disclose when I go to someplace where they ask for your medical history ), she did a diagnosis of my shoulder and got to work. She said that the major muscles are frozen and my secondary muscles were doing all the work. Which is why I was in so much pain. Stephanie managed to reduce the pain during that first session and I was able to sleep painlessly for the first time after two and a half weeks. And since then, she has worked to correct more and more of the damaged done during the great rooftop fail of November 2021. I highly recommend Stephanie not only for her skill as an acupuncturist but also for her pleasant attitude and personality. Both a plus in my opinion...especially when that someone is the one sticking needles in you. read more

What can I say Dr. Wu is one of the best acupuncturists I have been to in the city. I am surprised that she doesn't have more reviews. She is actively treating my shoulder and it has been feeling amazing. I am an active athlete and participate in combat sports, before starting Acupuncture my shoulder was at a constant pain level of 7-8 after being Arm-bared in Jiu jitsu. Within 3 treatments my pain level has dropped to a 1-2 level. Stephanie is approachable, funny and full of useful information. I wont hesitate to come back. Also she takes my insurance which is a nice plus! read more

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Stop searching and just go. To say Steph is special would be limiting her magic to my minimal vocabulary. She's a miracle worker that knows far too much for her young age and her commitment to continue learning for the betterment of her patients is just admiral, and beneficial. Sports medicine is her jam but a better question is what isn't she good at? It's not a widely known thing to go to acupuncture for a sprained ankle but her toe-milking magic made my black and blue swollen ankle almost fully functional within a week, and it was the size of a baby cow. How? I don't know magic, go see her. How did my infatuation start? After many years of chronic hip, butt, inner knee, lower back, neck and shoulder pain, I was at the edge of my tolerance for my failing body. I went to chiro for years with no noticeable change. You know your problems are deeper when your chiro starts sweating and swearing when giving your ART. I tried PT and it helped a little but I still did not have my strength and range of motion back. Moving on to the rolfing 10-series, that was fun and painful but none of it stuck. Luckily an instructor at the gym I'm going to knows Steph and after my first session, I was surprisingly dumbfounded. First session: we focused on my shoulder because it was again locked up. She tested my mobility at the beginning of the session, I tried to lift an empty trash can but couldn't, she looked and nodded, and began putting some needles in my shoulder, gave me a buzzer and patted my head to go to sleep. How does one sleep at 1pm? She comes back 20 mins later and I'm wiping drool off my face. I grab the trash can and holy, pardon my language, f*%k! I'm lifting it and my arm above my head. She pokes my shoulder again and says "hmmm there's some more here" needles me again and that trash can gets raised even higher! Ok look, after 3+ years of KT tape and zero movement, how in the world was I able to lift a trash can above my head after 20 mins, Again I don't know her magic, go see her. Latest revelation!!! We've been working on the recurring tightness in my hip flexor/lower back, inner knee, and glutes on my right side which affects mobility and seemingly causes tightness in my left neck and shoulder. Cross sling body action as they call it. Through her constant research, she tried a new inner thigh point. Let me put it this way, when that needle went in, if my thigh movement was measured on the richter scale it would have broken it. Static electricity shot down to my knee and my entire quad almost smacked her in the face. After one day of soreness my body was relearning to walk on two sets of functioning legs and more balanced hips. And that neck pain went from a 9 to a 4 (I have to do the work to re-strengthen that muscle). One needle took away 4+ years of nagging pain after a 20 min nap! ART has got nothing on her skills and needles. My feelings of relief and joy are also coupled with annoyance and frustration because of years of going to the wrong providers and not really getting anywhere but broke! Don't be me, go see Steph. List of things she's helped me with: quickly healing 2 sprained ankles and a swollen knee (walking is a sport I don't win at), inner knee pain, quad/hamstring tightness, quicker recovery from gym soreness, lower back pain, hip flexor tightness and mobility, tightness / radiating pain in my forearm, digestion regulation, calming stress and anxiety, better sleep, period relief, chi boosts, TMJ tightness/teeth grinding, shoulder impingement, trapezius knots, shoulder pain, awakening my obliques and the list goes on. I might sound like a broke human but I'd say these are typical ailments for most people living in the Bay (if you list them out). I just have a magical human that can take it all away so I keep piling on to her workload for my betterment. She wants open and honest feedback of how you feel and makes adjustments to her treatment plan based on it. She listens well and explains enough. It's hard to make correlations from a science background because acupuncture hasn't been proven by western medicine but that doesn't mean it doesn't work, it just hasn't been proven by its' standards and may never well be, and that's ok. It's changed my life for the better. Any time I hear of an injury, I say "My acupuncturist can fix that", so much so that I'm pretty sure I've annoyed all my friends. Knowing Steph is a little dangerous though. She gives you this sense of invisibility that if you I break myself she can Humpty Dumpty put me back together again. Not all acupuncturist are the same, and none so far are as magical. She's the greatest one stop shop for anything and everything that goes in your body. If you don't think acupuncture can relieve or fix it, I'd keep an open mind and give her a try. Last time, go see Steph. read more

Before I saw Stephanie, I was experiencing daily headaches and cluster headaches/migraines more often than not. I had trouble concentrating and my memory had severe gaps. I was working with another acupuncturist and couldn't get an appointment at the time on the date that I needed it, and found Stephanie on Yelp. She was available, so I decided to give her a try last November. I've worked with other acupuncturists in the past, but I appreciated how Stephanie worked with me. I really like how she explained what different areas are linked to in the body and why she is using certain points; she really learns how to heal you from a holistic perspective which doesn't just get to the issues, but it addresses other issues of trouble and help to ameliorate them. Stephanie found these areas on my tongue that alluded to blood stasis from my heart and lungs that are linked to emotional trama from the past. She is currently helping me to work through the stasis and help with my headaches which are lessening in frequency and intensity. She helped me to wean myself off of prescription drugs, and work differently to live a life with better tools to heal myself. She has also tried cupping and ear seeds to help me deal with my plethora of health issues which seem to not bother me after I see her. Every visit with Stephanie leaves me feeling positive and energetic and most of all pain free! The new space in Kearny is very cute. When you walk into the office space, the waiting room feels like you have entered a medspa. I appreciate that the third floor walkup is quicker than the elevator ride to the 12th floor in the old building. The hardwood floors smell new and the paint on the walls is calming. The new room is more spacious than the last. The new table is very comfy and roomy enough for two. Stephanie is an amazing woman and a fantastic acupuncturist. She is facinated by Chinese medicine and different modalities used to help heal humans. She teaches me something new at every visit which is more than any other of the acupuncturists has made an effort to try. I appreciate the fact that she truly cares about her patients, and has a very kind, inquisitive heart and spirit. If you are experiencing pain and would like to stop using prescription drugs, try visiting Stephanie at least once a week to help alleviate the issues or get to a cure. As a bonus, one day, Stephanie had walnut stuffed jujubes, I took one for me and one to share, and I can't find those tasty treats anywhere else but I'll keep looking because they make me think of Stephanie fondly. read more

Care Quality and Office Experience was awful! I was in more pain when I left the office. It's a beautiful place but I did not appreciate the way that I was treated. I hope others get treated better than I was. I showed up to my appointment. This Doctor was rude Of course she will try to make an excuse to her service she provided me. read more

Stephanie is knowledgeable, hands-on, pays attention to detail, and really goes out of her way to make sure her patient feels heard and comfortable. In my book, this is the winning combination for a practitioner I would like to continue to see long-term. I definitely highly recommend Stephanie! She can help you with acute and chronic muscle aches, as well as cosmetic, internal, or anxiety concerns. I had been going to an acupuncture specialist in LA for a long time and when I moved to SF recently, I really wanted to find someone who could help me long-term. Stephanie started our session with an in-depth questionnaire asking me about my body and my symptoms to pinpoint where we should start our treatment. I suffered an accident a few years ago that has left me with chronic back pain and intense headaches, and I also have tummy issues. We focused our session on my migraine and tummy today - the first half focusing on belly up trigger points and the second half targeting belly down trigger points. I left my session with a Stephanie without a headache, feeling more calm and mindful, and ready to conquer the rest of my day. Stephanie also gifted me a ginger candy and ginseng tea to accompany the treatment she had given me. I look forward to seeing Stephanie regularly! read more

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After traveling for almost a month straight, my body came in beat up especially in the sacrum and lumbar region. Steph spent a good 45 minute assessing, palpating, and treating, next morning was the first day I felt pain-free waking up in the morning in many days. 12/10 recommended. read more

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Dr. Wu is FANTASTIC, I'd highly recommend her to friends and family! She changed my perspectives on acupuncture and helped improve my circulation. She is caring and very easy to talk to. I was a little nervous on the needling but she made it painless. I also did cupping since my shoulders were not feeling well, and I body felt SO relaxed after the treatment. Not to mention that she even observed my digestion issue which I've suffered for a week. It's an incredible session and I'm definitely going to set up a regular treatment to get things right in my body. read more

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I saw Steph for a treatment on my left calf muscle and shoulder from experiencing continued cramping on long runs and long-standing rotator cuff instability respectively. Her location is located in a quaint neighborhood and is very clean in a relaxing environment; something that is absolutely necessary for an acupuncture session. What stood out to me most was her attention to detail surrounding her assessment before, her consistent check-in through the session, and the re-assessment at the end. She is able to skillfully combine traditional eastern and western medicine during her sessions that help with someone who may be active as myself. For my first time acupuncture session, I was very impressed from beginning to end. I feel confident recommending family and friends to Steph who are looking for a knowledgeable, caring, and great acupuncturist. read more

Stephanie is amazing and her prices are super reasonable in the Bay area! I'm an avid crossfitter and volleyballer. With this type of background, I'm always sore and have tension/knots in places that a massage gun or a masseuse can't un-knot. I've been having quad muscle tensions and back tensions forever and she helped me release tension in them with a 60 minute session. Stephanie is super attentive and cares about the overall health of her patients. Not only does she release tensions in your current troublesome areas, but she explains the reasoning behind it so that you can understand your body better as to why that area needs to be worked on. If you are looking for a reasonably priced acupuncturist that cares, she is the one to go to! Amazing work and follow-up as well :) read more

Steph is the GOAT! I came to see her because I've dealt with chronic ankle pain/issues and she was able to find the issue surrounding my ankle problems. I was able to walk out the door with no pain. I'm an avid hooper and golfer, and without her I wouldn't be able to play at my best and be pain free!! Highly recommend! read more

Stephanie Wu is a great acupuncturist. The acupuncture therapy relieved my chronic pain in my lower back and legs. She is highly recommend.

I came to see Stephanie since I had lingering knee pain from basketball and working out. This was after seeing a chiropractor several times for the issue, but to no avail. Stephanie started out the session by asking me questions about the injury, trying to pinpoint the extent and specific location. She then proceeded to do needle work on my knee and the surrounding muscles -- I've never felt my muscles twitch like that! It was a pretty weird (in a good way) sensation. She also passed some current through the needles, to further loosen up the muscles. We then finished the session with some light cupping and she also taped up my knee for extra support and reinforcement. I was able to work out the next morning, and I have to say my knee felt a lot better both during and after the session. The usual movements that caused discomfort before felt a lot better, and my body as a whole just felt looser and more engaged. If you're suffering from any tightness or sports injuries, don't hesitate to give Stephanie a try! I highly recommend her. read more

I have been friends with Stephanie for many years, so when I sprained my ankle, she was able to help me out. At first I was reluctant thinking acupuncture would be painful, but she was knowledgeable, knew exactly what to do to tackle the problem, and dispelled my misconceptions of acupuncture. Turned out it wasn't painful at all. After that first experience, she told me acupuncture can also help relieve stress, so I went back and got acupuncture on my face and scalp to relieve tension. It felt like a more efficient massage with Stephanie putting the needles right at the pressure points. It was such a treat! read more

Updating my review to include acupuncture from Steph! I had a bad injury to my shoulder that was taking months to heal. A couple acupuncture sessions later and my shoulder feels as good as new! Mobility came back and it's pain free now. She is my go to person any time old and new injuries flare up. Looking forward to my next healing session with Steph! read more

First time I've tried acupuncture and Stephanie did not disappoint. She offers multiple modalities, but we focused on acupuncture for initial treatment (check out her profile for specifics!). We went through an extensive intake prior to treatment. She was kind, gentle, and knowledgeable! She squashed any anxiousness by talking me through everything she was doing. 10/10 would recommend to family, friends and anyone looking for an acupuncturist. I already scheduled my follow-up! Thanks Stephanie! read more

After having hip repair surgery and going through a multitude of different treatments to try and deal with the lingering discomfort and tightness in the nearly two years since, I haven't found anything as effective as the treatment I receive from Stephanie; between the needlework, electric stimulation, and cupping she does in our sessions, I've found a great amount of relief that other practitioners have not been able to provide. I recommend Stephanie without hesitation :) read more

Stephanie is wonderful! She knows a ton about how to relieve pain and manage chronic health issues. As soon as she put in the needles for my first acupuncture treatment, I felt so much relaxation and all of my stress just melting away. I slept amazing that night and felt so well rested the next day. Stephanie is a super attentive and thorough practitioner who does an amazing job of explaining the treatment and underlying issues that could be causing your symptoms. I feel like I'm in great hands every time I see her and like she really understands my needs. Traditional Chinese medicine can do wonders for chronic health problems without the long term side effects of taking medication. I highly recommend anyone who hasn't tried acupuncture, cupping, moxa, etc. to go to Stephanie and give it a try. You'll be in good hands!! read more

This was my first time trying cupping for my pain and stress. Stephanie was very informative about the process and post care. Today I woke up and feel a lot better after just one session. My pain has decreased and I am able to move my shoulder without the excruciating pain. The added benefit was having hearts cupping as well. I will definitely return. read more

As a practitioner myself, there are only a few people I like to see for treatments and Steph is one of them. I perpetually hold stress in my shoulders which then affects my neck and sometimes even interrupts my sleep. I go in and see Steph whenever I need a tune up. She not only addresses my tight, sometimes painful, shoulders but she always address underlying issues going on with my digestion and PMS symptoms that creep in. You can tell Steph has a true passion for the physical body - she practices what she preaches and continually studies her craft. You are in good hands with Steph! read more

I had my first meeting with Ms Wu today and I have one word - proffesional. She was very observant to my lower back pain and could even tell me what other muscles might be sore. She was right! It was my first experience with accupuncture and I was nervous. She took great care of me and my first experience was great!!! I even got fire cupped. read more

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I was referred to Stephanie from a dear friend after moving to the Bay Area. She is an expert acupuncturist and cupping specialist. I am needle sensitive and she makes the experience so painless. Her cupping as also been ever so helpful in pain reduction and circulation. An added bonus is that you can even have her use her heart-shaped cups for a cute bruise! read more

Stephanie is an amazing practitioner and her passion to perfecting her craft with a deep sense of compassion makes her a wonderful acupuncturist and human being. My appointment with her was thorough and focused on finding ways to alleviate my lower back pain. When I left, the pain was more manageable but still present so after my session she poured over resources, asked other health professionals and consulted with colleagues so that during our follow up the treatment was even more effective. As an active individual I also appreciate her athletic knowledge as she regularly plays basketball so she's able to blend multiple philosophies and perspectives. read more

Stephanie Wu is an incredible acupuncturist, and she has done WONDERS for my lower back discomfort. As someone who stares at a computer and spends most of the day in a sitting position, I was starting to develop lower back pain and Stephanie was able to localize and treat my pain. Her bedside manner is professional and comforting, and I trust her expertise and treatment. Her office space is impeccably clean, and it was a totally calming experience. The best part is that she accepts many different forms of health insurance. I will continue to see Ms. Wu throughout my health journey. read more

My lower back pain has been killing me both from long hours at the desk and from schooling kids on the b-ball courts. Had heard great things about Stephanie thru a friend and decided I'd give it a shot. Turns out she was amazing!!! Truly therapeutic experience and relieved a lot of tension in my muscles. I don't understand why there aren't more reviews but honestly would highly recommend it. read more

Dr. Stephanie is gentle, caring, and makes our sessions always so fun! She is extremely thoughtful in her assessment and needling technique, and I always feel heard and well attended to. She's saved me many times and given my neck and shoulders life again after long work days. As an acupuncturist myself, I trust and depend on Dr. Stephanie for my own health and care. It's the highlight to my week! read more

I had never gotten acupuncture before visiting Stephanie and was pretty nervous about the concept. I was experiencing some shoulder and calf tightness that I tried to address through mobility training but the pain was still lingering. Stephanie made sure I was comfortable with everything she had proposed to help soothe my pain and eased into acupuncture as a first timer. It definitely didn't hurt at all and I felt the muscles loosen up as soon as I started walking home. I was able to do my usual workout the next day feeling more relief from the pain. I'd definitely come back again to supplement my mobility training. And an extra bonus -- I got a nice relaxing facial gua sha and cupping sesh in the end, helps with slimming the face ;) Stephanie will take good care of you! read more

I came to Stephanie to treat a chronic soccer hamstring injury that couldn't be helped by other methods. She walked me through all the reasons that this could be happening and explained what her methodology would be in treating my issue. Within a few sessions a chronic pain that had lasted for over 2 years was gone. As a great bonus to fixing my issue she's super easy going, easy to get to in the FiDi and takes my insurance. What else could you ask for! I continue to see Stephanie for preventative care as a way to prevent future issues. I cannot recommend her enough! read more

Diagnosed with pinched nerves in the cervical and lumbar spine has been causing pain, tingling, heat, cramping and numbness. Prior to my injury, these symptoms were non-existent so you can imagine how perplexed, frustrated and scared I became. Stephanie was recommended to me when she was originally in Cole Valley which was closer to me, however, I figured I'd give Noe Valley and Stephanie a shot. She already had good reviews from Bay area athletes amongst us and was curious if she'd be able to work out a strategy and plan to help me mitigate and alleviate my new ailments. Her expertise, calmness, light sense of humor and approach to my holistic status was a breath of fresh air. That plus a very comfortable acupuncture bed promoting a healthy, relaxing environment and ambience for the acupuncture. Her in-depth knowledge about grapes, biology and physique as it relates to the holistic, spiritual and mindfulness state is most appreciated, as Stephanie is able to connect the dots of her work on me, with not only my ailments, but with other challenged functionalities other physicians are supporting me with, related to my spine. Since visiting Stephanie, she has helped me alleviate cramping in my hands, lower back and legs, find a solution to help me sleep for longer, and also increased range in motion in both shoulders. Hands and feet down Stephanie Wu rocks! Highly recommended. read more

My first treatment with Dr. Wu was remarkably effective and rejuvenating. I was being treated for chronic neck and shoulder tension and overall stress. She was very skillful and intuitive. I went into a very deep restorative rest during the treatment and left feeling like I was floating on a cloud of bliss, so completely relaxed and lighter in every way. I can't wait to go back to see her again and very much recommend her services!! read more

Stephanie is AMAZING! I have had hip pain since giving birth to my daughter seven years ago. I have seen a dozen specialists and have had 2 MRIs. No one has been able to help. When I first met with Stephanie,she was confident she could help. I didn't really believe her because no one has been able to help in seven years. Session by session she got the pain to reduce! I am very grateful to Stephanie for her skill and knowledge. I am hopeful that sometime soon my hip pain will be a distant memory. read more

Great experience! She listened carefully to my health concerns. I appreciated that she explained what she doing throughout the session. She created a healing and relaxing environment. I still feel blissful days after from her acupuncture and gua sha! Could not recommend more highly! read more