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Needle-Free Acupuncture


How Needle-free Acupuncture Migrated From Japan to Alamo Heights

Needle-free acupuncture is one of many healing methods adopted and refined by renowned TCM practitioner Steven “Doc” Blackstone. Its origins lie in the esoteric practice of Japanese Toyohari Style. In their endeavor for perfection the Japanese took over 2,500 years of acupuncture tradition from Chinese teachings and literature and turned it into a powerful, yet gentle art. They accomplished the feat within a span of less than 400 years.

People don a quizzical look when they hear the term “needle-free acupuncture”. The general populous associates acupuncture with needles. Doc has honed his skills to a point where he can keenly examine the movement of energy for diagnostic purposes. Likewise, he can expertly guide it throughout the body with the intention of healing- without need of traditional instruments.

There’s the Way Everyone Does It…

The average acupuncturist would have a person lie in an isolated room for a specific amount of time while acupuncture needles placed in certain areas of the body attenuate the movement of energy without any direct guidance. Multiple patients at a time are handled in this fashion.  I liken the situation to leaving a pot on the stove unattended.

And Then There’s the Way Doc Performs Acupuncture

The optimal application of needle-free acupuncture methods requires more time in direct contact with the patient than Chinese acupuncture methods. Doc Blackstone focuses on one person at a time and customizes therapy sessions to best suit the needs of the individual. As the body gravitates to a renewed level of wellness each therapy session changes accordingly. 

Expertise in Traditional Chinese Medicine and extensive knowledge of other healing modalities led to the evolution of a cohesive new practice- Sacred Healing Tree. The healing model includes techniques and theories that extend beyond ancient Chinese and Japanese healing traditions. Sacred Healing Tree therapy embraces knowledge of medical concepts and technology that was not available to practitioners in ancient times. The cornerstone ideals and strategies have been meticulously revised over the course of the last 30+ years. Only the most powerful and effective healing methods throughout history remain intact.

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Steven “Doc” Blackstone


As a child I found countless hours of enjoyment unraveling and solving puzzles of every variety. The more challenging the puzzle, the more compelled I was to solve it. That extraordinary interest combined with an innate curiosity of nature and how things work inevitably sparked my passion for deciphering the puzzles of human nature; specifically, the development and treatment of illness.

I dedicated decades to learning everything I could about the healing arts. I strived to extract every relevant bit of information from a multitude of healing modalities. My studies eventually encompassed topics ranging from Toltec teachings to advanced Western medicine. From numerous healing modalities I plucked the most useful and cohesive techniques and principles.

I am immensely grateful to have been coached by many open, patient and compassionate teachers who have offered insight into various disciplines and humbly pointed the way to self discovery.

In my endeavor to master a variety of key disciplines I found myself embracing one crucial and inevitable discovery.

“Healing is actually a very simple and naturally occurring process!”

Sudden illnesses inevitably occur from time to time. They are generally addressed quite easily by most health care providers. At times the health issue is a case where natural healing processes are being impeded somehow… but, nobody can figure out why. Those cases are my area of specialization. Not only can I answer all your questions but, I can help you. Call me!

Steven “Doc” Blackstone


As a child I found countless hours of enjoyment unraveling and solving puzzles of every variety. The more challenging the puzzle, the more compelled I was to solve it. That extraordinary interest combined with an innate curiosity of nature and how things work inevitably sparked my passion for deciphering the puzzles of human nature; specifically, the development and treatment of illness.

I dedicated decades to learning everything I could about the healing arts. I strived to extract every relevant bit of information from a multitude of healing modalities. My studies eventually encompassed topics ranging from Toltec teachings to advanced Western medicine. From numerous healing modalities I plucked the most useful and cohesive techniques and principles.

I am immensely grateful to have been coached by many open, patient and compassionate teachers who have offered insight into various disciplines and humbly pointed the way to self discovery.

In my endeavor to master a variety of key disciplines I found myself embracing one crucial and inevitable discovery.

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Featured Testimonials

Ro Car
Ro Car
2023-05-03

DOC helped me with my neuropathy and my back and neck in ways that no other doctor could. He twisted me like a pretzel but I felt so much better I was emotional! He provided the best relief for me and I had been in pain for 20+ years. I recommend DOC 100% and the key to relief is to “listen” to his advice for healing and follow his plans to feeling better.

Andrew
Andrew
2022-10-13

Our daughter was sick for more than 2 weeks with an apparent stomach virus and our concern was growing. Doc treated her and she showed immediate improvement and was able to go back to school. Then the next week he called us to check on her progress , I couldn’t recommend him more highly

Pure Romance by Monique Rene' McGuire
Pure Romance by Monique Rene' McGuire
2022-09-21

Doc has helped me tremendously over the last few years! When I went to my first appointment, I could barely walk. I was in so much pain. Doctors had told me that I would need surgery on my knee if I ever wanted relief. Doc worked on my knee for an hour and when I got up off the table, I could walk so much better than I had in years. He worked on my knee a few more sessions and my knee has never caused me problems again. He has helped with my knees, hips, shoulders, back, and neck. He has done acupressure, acupuncture, and cupping on me. I go to Doc every other week now because it is the best therapy for me! He is so amazing! You definitely have to schedule an appointment with Doc!

Nathalie Wil
Nathalie Wil
2022-09-21

I was recommended to Steve by an obstetric patient of mine back in May 2014 when I asked her about her pain scale during her appointment. As I too have suffered in great pain since January 2003, I decided to Google who this Steve was and what TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) was.

I booked an appointment right away and have not been disappointed in doing so. Steve has been the ONLY treatment to date on my pain management [and other things such as scoliosis, nerve problems, chipped bone sticking out under my skin in finger, low blood volume, horrific menstrual pain, and the lidt goes on] that has been successful in helping to alleviate my daily sufferings for lengths of time. When I moved out of San Antonio TX to England for 3 years, I would travel every 6 months to get my pain lowered.

Steve old website gave a great overview of the things he can help with and I go to him and highly recommend his services as no Western (Traditional) Medicine has been able to help me as much as Steve has been doing since May 2014!

Thanks Steve!

D Lee
D Lee
2022-09-16

I was in a terrible accident that totalled my vehicle which rolled over 3 times and left me in excruciating pain. Steve has been helping me deal with horrible pain since June 2022. His treatments have helped with my pain by about 80% thus far and brought back functionality in which I could barely stand up or use my arm for any length of time. Highly recommended.

Ivy Watson
Ivy Watson
2022-09-16

With all of the medical stuff I've dealt with at a young age, I've never chosen another doctor to deal with such problems unless I had to. I ALWAYS come to him first. Steven has consistently steered me to him for the RIGHT answer instead of going to the ordinary doctors and getting wrong or inaccurate information. I will continue getting care from him as he's the absolute best of the best!

Amy Karle
Amy Karle
2022-09-15

Steve "Doc" helped me deal with exacerbated nausea and vomiting that I had been dealing with for a year and a half. Western doctors and G.I. specialists couldn't get it under control.
After a detailed exam and some prescribed herbs, within 2 weeks I was feeling amazing! I can't thank Doc Blackstone enough for his wisdom and knowledge.
I no longer require prescription medication for G. I. upset or nausea.
I highly recommend Steven "Doc" Blackstone for any ailments you may have.

Dawn Bishop
Dawn Bishop
2022-04-13

Doc's been a real lifesaver for me. I came to San Antonio last summer from Austin where I'd had decades-long, chronic & debilitating health issues and where I'd finally found a biomechanics genius to get me walking after 10 years of being on crutches. So when I came to SA I knew I needed an expert independent thinker who welcomes challenges. And Doc is that person. He's who I trust with my health issues in my new home. He's taken me over the line in walking with no assistance. I ditched my braces and can now put my bare feet to the ground - and move! I also saw a chiropractor in Austin who repeated the same adjustment on my hips for years, and Doc treated it once, and it's held. In following up on another hip issue, regarding recovery, he said, "I want 100%." I like this! But Doc does more than just fix bio-mechanical issues. I get his opinion on any doctor-treated issues, because he'll likely know more about whatever it is. He treats the whole person, mechanically, physiologically and emotionally - with hands, herbs, and insight. Highly recommended. 🙂

Valerie Palomo
Valerie Palomo
2021-12-29

I have known Steven for a several years and he’s guided me in my fertility process with success along with other things. My son is now almost 2 and I’m 44! I highly recommend him. He’s also awesome in performing body work as well.

Doc Blackstone is highly respected by doctors.

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These Doctors, With Hundreds Of Years Of Collective Experience, Recommend Doc Blackstone Based On His Level Of Expertise

Dr.Terence McCormick

Dr. Terence McCormick provides acupuncture, Oriental and manual medicine, along with gentle low level therapy to treat a wide variety of health concerns. He is the only doctor of acupuncture in the state of Wyoming! Dr.Terence McCormick, DAOM is an Acupuncturist or Acupuncture office in Cheyenne, WY.

Dr. Yongxin Fan

Yongxin Fan is an accomplished instructor of traditional Chinese tuina. He practiced and taught as an attending medical doctor and instructor at the Acupuncture Institute at the Chinese National Academy of TCM and at the Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center.

Dr. Josh Lee

Dr. Josh Lee specializes in Holistic Medicine and has a Ph.D. in Acupuncture. He is the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Chinese Journal of Osteoporosis and the Committeeman of Osteoporosis Committee of China Gerontological Society.

Dr. Yuxin He

Dr. Yuxin He is the founder and president of the Acupuncture & Chinese Medical Center. He is also the Academic Dean, Senior Professor and Clinic Supervisor at the nationally recognized Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin.

Dr. Zimei Pan

Zimei Pan is the co-founder and manager of Acupuncture & Chinese Medical Center. She also serves as a clinical supervisor at the Academy of Oriental Medicine. Zimei Pan has excellent teaching, translating and clinic experience. She was Dr. Yaowu Liu’s Master Degree student. 

Dr. Yuxia Qiu

Dr. Yuxia Qiu

She is reputably one of the leading and most skillful acupuncturists and herbal specialists currently in practice, with more than twenty years of experience. She is particularly well known for his application of Chinese herbal medicine for the treatment of various diseases.

Dr. Sheldon Li

Dr. Sheldon Li

Dr. Sheldon Li is Chairman of ActiveHerb Technology, Inc. He received his Ph. D. in molecular biology with honor from the University of Zurich and conducted cutting edge research at Yale and UCSD. His seminal discoveries are featured in the “Molecular Biology of the Gene”, an influential textbook studied by biomedical students in the US.

Are you in search of the best acupuncture and Chinese Medicine services in San Antonio? Look no further! Doc Blackstone is a top-notch practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) well versed in the healing arts.

Time-Tested Healing 

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese healing practice that dates back over 2,500 years. The Japanese perfected its methods for an additional 400 years developing it into an esoteric art. Over the last 20 years Doc has extracted needle-free acupuncture methods from JapaneseToyohari style acupuncture and incorporated them into an amazingly effective therapy regimen.

Doc’s Approach: A “One Up”

Accurate diagnosis is paramount. Doc will devise a therapy plan and discuss it with you.. Then, initiate the most ingenious treatment you’ve ever had.

In addition to the dismissal of needles from the acupuncture process Doc has adopted a one-on-one approach to therapy. No multiroom office complex where your time is divided between six or eight other people. One patient. One room. One comprehensive therapy session.

As the healing process takes place during the course of therapy, the treatment is modified accordingly. Each person receives the maximum amount of stimulation required to achieve their health goals. As such, every therapy session will be a different experience, unlike chiropractic or physical therapy where the same techniques are applied repeatedly.

Where herbal formulas would work better Doc may recommend a high quality Chinese patent formula.

Don’t Worry. You Are Making the Right Choice.

  • Nationally certified. 
  • Doctor approved. 
  • No gimmicks. 
  • No package schemes. 
  • No mystery diagnoses. 
  • No outrageously expensive supplements. 
  • Fewer sessions. 
  • Less expense. 
  • Historically safer than many other forms of therapy.
 

 Why People From Around the World Choose Doc Blackstone

Experience: Doc has dedicated over 35 years to being the best. Numerous doctors can vouch for his level of skill. Doc’s patients trust him to assess and provide therapy for every type of health issue imaginable; not just migraines and allergies.

One-on-one Approach: “One-on-one” means your practitioner is with you for every minute of your therapy session! Customized treatment plans tailored to your unique health needs and goals is a sure indicator that your treatment will be different every time.

Holistic Wellness: Treating the whole person is essential, addressing the root causes and symptoms of your health concerns. Emotional and psychological factors are also assessed according to specific need. PTSD, ADHD or bipolar disorder… .bring it on!

Comfortable Environment: Your comfort is a gateway to the healing experience. Doc provides a getaway amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. You can expect a soothing and relaxed atmosphere with controlled lighting, sound, and temperature whilst Doc works his magic.

Proven History: Doc Blackstone specializes in the care and management of ideopathic diseases (diseases of unknown origin). Historically, he achieves success where no other medical professionals can.

Experience healing like nothing you’ve ever encountered before! Don’t wait any longer to experience the benefits of needle-free acupuncture therapy. When you’re searching for “best acupuncture near me” or “best acupuncture clinic near me” in San Antonio, remember that Doc Blackstone Acupuncture is nestled away strategically in Alamo Heights to expedite access from anywhere in and around San Antonio. Doc is ready to support you on your journey to wellness. Contact him today. Schedule an appointment…  and take the first steps together towards a healthier and happier you.