Holistic Back Relief Acupuncture Clinic

645 Fifth St. @ Brannon St. inside the San Francisco Tennis Club San Francisco , CA , United States 94107
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Contact Information

Name:
Alex Tuggle L.Ac.


Address:
645 Fifth St. @ Brannon St. inside the San Francisco Tennis Club San Francisco , CA 94107


Directions:
From the East Bay, take the 80W bridge to the Fifth St. and Harrison exit. Turn sharp left onto Fifth St. Go through two lights, past Brannon St. San Francisco Tennis Club's parking garage is on the left. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor. We are located inside the ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Clinic.


About mi Acupuncture practice

Type of Acupuncture
General Acupuncture
Years of Experience
1-4
mi definition of Acupuncture
Acupuncture is virtually painless and quite effective treatment for a variety of complaints including head injuries, whiplash, sciatica, neck injuries, post-operative back pain, painful menstruation, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis.....etc. Plus, there are no side effects to speak of. When certain points beneath the skin are stimulated by these super thin needles (as thin as hair) the nerves, muscles, and brain all engage to relax and allow Qi, blood, and mental awareness to flow and penetrate through the blockages that keep us in pain or sick. \\\\\"Blockages are pain\\\\\". Without proper flow and balance, our bodies get clogged like a freeway causing stress, fatigue, and toxicity to accu
Have Experience Treating
Sinusitis, Spinal Conditions, Spinal Trauma / Spine, TMJ Dysfunction, Shoulder Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis , Restless Leg Syndrome, Pulled/Strained Muscles, Post-Operative Spinal Rehabilitation, Post-Operative Shoulder, Post-Operative Knee Rehabilitation, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Allergies, Ankle Sprain/Instability, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Bronchitis, Cardiovascular Disease, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chronic Conditions, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Depression, ADD & ADHD, Achilles Tendon Repair, Alcohol, Cigarette, Drug Detoxification , Post-Operative Hip Rehabilitation, Plantar Fasciitis, Hormone imbalance, IBS , Infertility, Injury & Surgery Rehabilitation , Insomnia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Low Immunity, Frequent Colds, Meniscal Repair, Menstrual Problems, PMS, Menopause, Metabolism Imbalance, Migraines & Headaches, Neck Pain / Back Pain / Lower Back Pain / Upper Back Pain, High Blood Pressure, Foot Reconstruction, Fibromyalgia, Pinched Nerves, Pelvic Pain, Painful Joints, Osteoporosis, Numbness in Arms & Legs, Diarrhea, Digestive Disorders, Dizziness, Endometriosis , Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Fibroids, Patellofemoral Syndrome, Walk/Run Injury Prevention, Weight Gain / Create Weight Loss Programs, Whiplash, Women's Health, Work Injury, Hypoglycemia , Stress

About mi Business

I am a Back Pain specialist who utilizes holistic healing methods to obtain the most effective pain relief without any side effects. My use of Acupuncture, massage, cupping, stretching, Chinese herbs and supplements, and nutritional therapy addresses the root of your condition as well as provides quick relief from your dis-ease. I combine Medical Qigong with the Massage and Acupuncture to increase the effectiveness at releasing the subtle energy blockages that freeze the muscles, bones and ligaments after physical or emotional trauma. I am also very effective at relieving symptoms such as Stress, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Digestive disorders and more. I use Hair Analysis to help pinpoint nutritional imbalances and heavy metal toxicity

Services Provided & Rates

Service Name

Duration

Rate

Description

Initial diagnostic exam and treatment

60 to 90 minutes

$100

Complete assessment of your physical and neurological health using both Traditional Chinese diagnostics as well Western orthopedic and physical examinations. This will include a detailed health history intake comprised of lifestyle, diet, stress factors, emotional well being and other important information to help me design a holistic healing therapy that's right for you. I am considerate of my patients fears of needles and will moderate each treatment to your comfort level. Some patients don't need acupuncture and get relief from just my Medical Qigong and Therapeutic massage.

Regular treatment

1 hour

$60.00

Regular treatments include a unique combination of acupuncture, massage, cupping, stretching, Medical Qigong, and Infra-Red Heat therapy that I choose in combination with your input and feedback to give you a deeper, more intensive healing therapy than just type of therapy can do on its own. I will also counsel you on lifestyle, exercise, diet, providing instruction in healing exercises and food choices. Stress reduction techniques are also given. This counseling is optional but usually recommended to sustain the effects of the treatment.

Hair Analysis

 

$130.00

A Hair Analysis test is a physical record of the mineral levels in all of your soft tissues, such as your skin, muscles, ligaments and cartilage. Hair Analysis can accurately diagnose Adrenal Burnout, Hypoglycemia, Hypothyroid, Hperthyroid, Nutritional deficiencies, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Sugar intolerance, as well as give us a clear picture as to how to balance your Body chemistry. Many people are too low in Zinc and therefore have a Toxic level of Copper, Aluminum, Mercury, Cadmium, Nickel or other Metals. Sodium, Potassium, Calcium and Magnesium must all be balanced before any real change to the levels of minerals and Heavy metals can be attained. Simply taking Zinc or Calcium or Magnesium supplements is not enough to balance ones tissues

Chinese Herbs and Western supplements

 

varies with the product

Based on your specific condition and diagnosis, medicinal Chinese herbal formulas or high quality food supplements are prescribed to eliminate your chief complaint, while supplementing and nourishing your body. Chinese Herbs can help get you off stimulants like coffee to bring you back to a true state health. Many advances in Western science has led to the discovery of many new and very effective supplements that also encourage true healing, not just masking your symptoms. I stay up to date on all of the latest research to bring you the most informed recommendations for your personal health needs. Invest in your health and you will live a long and happy life.

Professional Experience

Position

Facility/Company

Specialty

Dates Performed

City

State

Country

Owner/Acupuncturist

Holistic Back Relief Acupuncture Clinic

Back pain, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Head injuries, Depression

       

Education

School Name

Location

Dates Attended

Degree

Major

Minor

Greek

Activities and Societies

Yo San University

Los Angeles, CA

09/01/2003 - 12/20/2007

Master's

       

Certification/Licensure

Name

Description

Date

CA Acupuncture license

3,000 hours of education and clinical training as required by the CA State Board. Externships at the Venice Family Pain Clinic as well as the Being Alive HIV/Aids Clinic, both in Los Angeles has given me plenty of experience treating chronic pain, chronic fatigue, liver toxicity, depression and other serious conditions that are not treated very successfully by traditional allopathic western medicine.

02/12/2008

Qi Gong teaching certificate

Second generation "Eight Treasures" Qigong instructor. I grew up practicing this form every Sunday from an early age. I studied with the founding family heirs of this Qigong tradition, Maoshing and Daoshing Ni. Having taken their teacher's intensive training course and having passed their certification examination process, I have taught this form for the past three years.I have studied and practice Chen style Taichi, Chen Style sword form, Shaolin Qigong, Wisdom Qigong for the Heart and the Kidneys, Harmony Style Taichi, Harmony style Sword form and others. I have practiced Taoist meditation for many years. As a teenager, I had a Spiritual Awakening experience where I learned how to connect with supreme consciousness through breath cont

03/10/2006

Hours of Operation

Day

Open Hours

Monday

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Tuesday

9:00AM - 3:00PM

Wednesday

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Thursday

9:00AM - 3:00PM

Friday

9:00AM - 2:00PM

Healthcare Billing Options

Insurance Accepted
United Health Care, Aetna, Ameritas, Cigna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Office of Workers' Comp Federal WC (ACS)
Payment Methods Accepted
American Express, Cash, Discover , Master Card, VISA , Bill Insurance, Check

Alex Tuggle L.Ac.