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ABOUT STEPHANIE

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​​Stephanie Wu is a licensed acupuncturist in San Francisco specializing in acupuncture for sports, injury recovery, stress management, and performance optimization.

 

Her integrative approach blends the time-tested wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with the latest techniques in orthopedic acupuncture, dry needling, and sports medicine.

 

With roots in both Taiwan and the U.S., Stephanie offers a unique East-meets-West perspective—treating pain and injuries at the root while helping active individuals move better, feel stronger, and recover faster.

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Her private acupuncture practice in the Bay Area caters to:

  • Weekend warriors

  • Golfers and recreational athletes

  • Active professionals

  • Those recovering from sports injuries or seeking peak performance using tools from Traditional Chinese medicine and most up-to-date sports medicine.

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Her clientele list includes many professional athletes from NFL, LPGA, MLB, Ironman, etc.  She's excited to bring that same care to help everyone achieve their specific individual goals.

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Whether you're dealing with chronic shoulder pain, golf-related back issues, stress-induced fatigue, or are simply looking to elevate your performance—Stephanie delivers results-driven care in a calm, one-on-one setting.

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She holds advanced training in:

  • Orthopedic acupuncture and dry needling

  • Sports injury treatment and prevention

  • Stress recovery and nervous system regulation

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No rushed appointments. No assembly-line treatments. Just personalized, high-performance care for people who demand more from their bodies—and their healthcare.

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Outside the clinic, you’ll likely find Stephanie golfing, hiking, or playing basketball—living the same active lifestyle she helps others return to.

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CREDENTIALS AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

  • Human Matrix Biomechanics

  • Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) Levels 1 & 2

  • Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Level 3 - Medical 

  • Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Level 2  - Medical 

  • Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Level 1 - Golf 

    CCSF Athletics Sports Medicine 

  • Integrative Acupuncture Certification Program with Poney Chiang with emphasis on Neuroanatomy

  • Exstore Orthopedic System

  • Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Program with Whitfield Reaves

  • Active Release Technique (ART) Upper Extremity and Lower Extremity Certification

  • Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, ACTCM

  • Traditional Apprenticeship with Dr. Robert Johns OMD, L.Ac., author of The Art of Acupuncture Techniques

  • Sports medicine, Orthopedic Acupuncture, and Dry needling for sports injuries series and internship

  • Shanghai Yueyang Integrated Medicine Hospital 上海岳陽中西醫結合院, Acupuncture and Tuina (Chinese Orthopedic Massage)

  • Licensed acupuncturist by the State of California

  • Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine, ACTCM

  • ACTCM Community Clinic and The Auricular Clinic

  • UCSF Associate Scientist

  • Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Rice University

  • Bachelor of Arts in History and Asian Studies, Rice University

CORE VALUES

Stephanie is devoted to providing a practice based on trust and honesty. She understands that each person’s case is unique and is dedicated to helping each individual reach their health goals.

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