Stepping Into Wellness

Fantastic experience: I have been a client at Stepping Into Wellness for a year. I love the environment. I love my sessions with Eva. I attend sessions every other week. I am glad that a friend introduced me to Stepping Into Wellness.

Fantastic experience: I couldn't be happier with my first visit to Dr. Jaime. She is an incredibly attentive listener and took the time to truly understand my complex health history. Her explanations were clear and easy to follow, and I immediately felt like I was in the hands of someone who genuinely understands the body on a deep level. I have multiple chronic illnesses, and I was so impressed by her careful and considerate approach. I left the appointment feeling hopeful and am genuinely excited to continue working with her.

Fantastic experience: Dr Jaime is amazing for orthopedic acupuncture!

Fantastic experience: Miss Tuesday is truly exceptional. Treatments are personalized, tailored to my skin with utmost care. Location is convenient and the space is beautiful. Restorative, regenerative, just remarkable ✨

Fantastic experience: Dr. Bender was very understanding with the issues I explained that I was having with my knee. She also addressed some problems I’m having with my shoulder, which I had not made an appointment for. I was pleased to find someone who could help me with both my knee and shoulder problems in an alternative way that doesn’t involve pills or surgery. After my first treatment I was given enough confidence in Dr. Bender to schedule two more appointments. Jody Kasamoto

Fantastic experience: I had a fantastic first session at Stepping Into Wellness with Jamie. I've been dealing with some physical issues for years (tight shoulder, tight glute / lower back) and tried so many things - massage, multiple physical therapists, NKT, acupuncture, etc...Jamie immediately noted and focused in on aspects of my alignment that no one else had mentioned, and her approach to treatment felt both holistic and science-based. I feel like I finally have a trusted thought partner and practitioner in my corner, and am looking forward to continuing the journey.

Fantastic experience: Jamie works magic on my body.. Her fingers and her tools/instruments get the deepest/hidden issues allowing circulation to flow which then allows my body to move with less pain and more ease overall. I've been seeing Jamie for well over 10 years (referral from a dear friend) and I knew after my 1st visit that I'd be returning to see her any time my body locks up on me. Wonderful person, energy and character. I *LOVE* what Jamie has done for me over the years :)

Fantastic experience: What can I even say?! Jamie and and Eva (recommended to me by yet *another* amazing acupuncturist) have helped me with both orthopedic and traditional acupuncture over the last few years. I’ve also seen Jamie for several herbal consultations and she’s helped me heal parts of myself I never thought possible. If you know, you know!

Fantastic experience: I can't say enough about Dr. Jamie Bender. She has improved my life and health continuously for 5 years including curing my sciatica, hip issues and now aging bladder issues. Her skill and kindness are unparalleled. I wouldn't hesitate to follow any advice she gives.

Fantastic experience: I went to see Erik for a painful case of frozen shoulder after a previous therapist had worsened the injury by forcing it into a rapid stretch. I was in constant discomfort when I arrived, but hopeful, as I had heard only good things. From the start, I was impressed by Erik’s approach — both incredibly gentle and fully consent-based, while also applying the strong, precise pressure needed to reach the right muscles, tendons, and ligaments. He was in constant communication, always working right up to the edge of healthy discomfort but never beyond. Erik also took the time to explain my injury in detail: how frozen shoulder develops, the phases it goes through, and what can be done to speed healing. He increased my mobility noticeably in just one session, gave me exercises I can do at home, and left me feeling hopeful, encouraged, and supported. I booked my follow-up immediately and, for the first time in months, feel confident I’ll get to the other side of this with less pain and full mobility. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely awesome massage! Shawn did some great focused work on my areas of concern and the pressure and knowledge were on point. Shawn definitely knows what he is doing and checked in to make sure I was ok ...I'll be rebooking for sure!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic massage therapy session with Shawn, who helped with a chronic shin splint issue I've been experiencing. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: I have seen Dr. Bender twice so far and have been deeply impressed with her passion for healing and commitment to addressing my ailments and decreasing my pain. I look forward to my next visit!

Fantastic experience: great help as always, Dr Jamie is without doubt one of the most competent, experienced, and skilled practitioners in the bay area.

Fantastic experience: Felt well tended. definitely improved my back pain.

Fantastic experience: Jamie and her team are amazing practitioners. By receiving their treatments and following their advice I feel healthier, more flexible, have less pain and my posture is more upright. They have a way of working with the muscles and connective tissue to resolve issues quickly. It seems like magic, but I know it is years of committed study and practice. I have referred many friends to the team and they all report great results.

Fantastic experience: Previous to this visit, with 3 different specialists, acupuncture worked for me 1 out of 3 times. My kids swear by Eva, so I tried a 4th specialist. Her method is somewhat different than I previously experienced. I had some additional minor discomfort after the procedure. After about 24 hours, I have very significant relief. I hope I don't have to return to Eva, but if necessary, I will.

Fantastic experience: Akari is a focused, thoughtful and effective therapist and advisor. Akari listens carefully, probing with additional questions at times, and then addresses my concern - and also addresses other areas that I did not realize were contributing to the pain I initially observed. I highly recommend Akari.

Fantastic experience: I love Stepping Into Wellness! The atmosphere is so relaxing and the surroundings so beautiful. Every practioner I have seen here has been of the highest caliber with a healing touch.

Fantastic experience: This is the most dramatic results I’ve ever felt from acupuncture. Dr. Bender really helped me a lot.

Fantastic experience: I trust the team at Stepping Into Wellness completely. They have helped me overcome so many of my sporting injuries. Literally, I experience incredible amounts of healing during each and every visit with this talented team of professionals. I’m so grateful and appreciative. TD

Fantastic experience: Eva is amazing! I definitely can feel a difference immediately after a recession. She is knowledgeable, attentive, very respectful and listens everything you tell her!

Fantastic experience: I've gone to various acupuncture therapists over the years and always assumed I was getting some benefit, but if the effect was actively noticeable, it was only very subtle...until I went to Dr. Jamie Bender. From my very first treatment, my body had a strong, immediate, and positive response. The pain in my neck, scapula and shoulder was relieved during the session and continued to reduce over the following days. I now see Dr. Bender regularly.

Fantastic experience: Stepping Into Wellness is an excellent full service wellness environment. I am coming for acupuncture and herbs. Even on the first visit, I feel improvement. I’m sore in all the right ways.

Fantastic experience: Jamie is very knowledgable, skilled and nice.

Fantastic experience: Great experience with Eva! Very knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Great for runners, bicyclists, and active people. Helped manage my back and joints. Exceptional multi-disciplined team members who share information for effective mental and physical care.

Fantastic experience: Eva always finds the spot that needs attention. I feel always feel a lot better leaving 'Stepping into Wellness', ready to step up again. And last but not least. I really like her, and feel taken care off.

Fantastic experience: Eva did an amazing job. I felt like she curated a well played healing experience, especially given my fear of needles! Thanks Eva!

Fantastic experience: Jamie is a thoughtful and experienced clinician who will help you step into wellness while making you chuckle along the way.

Fantastic experience: Jamie Bender is spectacular! I saw her for an orthopedic issue and found her work exceptional in efficacy and technique. As an acupuncturist I can say with confidence that her knowledge and expertise is masterful. She uses novel diagnosis and treatment techniques that combine many things but the piece I found intriguing today was the way she uses diagnostic methods from neuromuscular rehab therapy coupled with motor point needle work to allow for a precise understanding and treatment of the orthopedic issue. Eva is the other acupuncturist there who I have seen for an orthopedic session who also has advanced skills and her techniques were also masterful and effective. Whoever you get to see at Stepping into Wellness will for sure help you…. Step into wellness! Also worth noting - Jamie has created a beautiful space that is at once serene and inviting while having a super cool wood-metal-plants modern aesthetic. Also…she has fun community events in her luscious fruit tree filled back yard. Fig trees abound and she leaves bowls of figs out for patients! What more could you want? :-)

Fantastic experience: Amazing healer. Glad to have found Jamie after going to many other practitioners.

Fantastic experience: Both Jamie and Amy are amazing! Both have saved me when my back has been injured and They are my go to healers!