Emily Navas, LAc MAc – Five Element Acupuncture

I have been seeing Emily for nearly a year now, after trying other practitioners with varying results. I think the 5 elements approach really is the way to go, and Emily in particular is a masterful practitioner of it. This is not a «stick the needles in and walk away for an hour» style of acupuncture. It is very dynamic, with Emily gauging things as she goes so she can tune and adjust and have the most positive impact. Not only is she skillful in acupuncture, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in many areas of health and wellness, treating the «whole person». She really helps you get to the bottom of whatever is going on with you and can give great advice on lifestyle, natural remedies, nutrition, emotional health, etc. When I leave her office, I feel rejuvenated, and I almost always have a great tip to improve my well being!

I wanted my eight year old to try a more natural holistic treatment for her seasonal allergy and eczema rather than giving her the usual course of treatment prescribed by her pediatrician and that was how we started coming to Emily’s practice. I was a bit nervous at the beginning since kids are typically more fearful on the idea of needles or being pricked by needles than taking medicine. However, by the end of our first appointment, my fear diminished. There is a natural gentleness and friendliness with the way Emily connects and engages with her young clients that put them at ease and as a result they are more receptive to their treatments. I was presently surprise to see my child wanting to come back for more treatment after her first session. I highly recommend Emily’s service for a more holistic approach to health.

I have been getting treatments from Emily for a few months now and I am very impressed. I grew up getting TCM and 5 elements is incredible. She treats the whole person and not just symptoms. I always leave feeling great and she’s done a lot for me. No matter what your ailment is, physical or emotional, Emily can help.

I have been treated by Emily many times and I always come away feeling like she «got» me and really listened before she gives me a treatment. She does Five Element acupuncture, so she’s always able to explain what’s going on with me in terms that I can understand (and it’s always really beautiful and poetic, even when I’m dealing with something, er, not so beautiful). Her style is really gentle, which made a believer out of this acupuncture addict who thought that in order for it to work, it had to be intense and crazy painful. She’s always going to weekend seminars to hone her already masterful skills, and she’s an artist with moxa. I would recommend her to anyone, but especially if you are afraid of acupuncture being a painful experience.

I am so excited that Emily is now seeing patients in Oakland and in SF! She is such a knowledgeable practitioner, and really cares about her patient’s wellness. If you’re not sure about acupuncture, you should stop in an talk with her. She will put you right at ease, and you will not be sorry!