Welcome to My Studio!

My acupressure treatment studio is located in the privacy of my home Pilates studio.The light that shines through the glass doors, the airy atmosphere, and the proximity to my quiet garden allow us to concentrate on the process of creating better health through touch. On warm days, we can have the acupressure session outside in the garden.

I received my acupressure certification from the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley, California. Once I had received my Pilates teacher certification, I was eager to bring something more to the experience of my Pilates students. So many of my clients shared with me their issues related to health, whether it was sleep deprivation, menopausal issues, difficulty conceiving, anxiety, muscle tension, fatigue, or arthritis. Pilates itself was not intended to alleviate these sorts of human conditions. However, the same client who had found herself to be gaining strength, control, flexibility, and confidence through Pilates now desired something more to enhance her quality of life. Through acupressure one can bolster both the mental and physical states we all encounter. In fact, Pilates and acupressure are the most likely of companions.

What is Acupressure?

Acupressure is an ancient healing art developed in Asia over 5,000 years ago, using the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. When these points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood and the body's life-force energy to aid healing. Acupressure uses gentle but firm pressure with the same points as acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, integrating bodywork therapies, therapeutic touch, somatic work, healing imagery, energy psychology, and massage therapy techniques.

My sessions in the Studio:

Sessions can run from 15 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the nature of our work together. The client remains fully clothed and usually we work without oils or lotions.

As my acupressure teacher says, “It is you and me working together for you!” And, that is my point!

Please contact me at naomi@tothepointacupressure.com or 415-596-9314