Dr. Tracy Yu is a San Francisco native with a passion for helping others achieve optimal health through chiropractic care. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Davis, before transitioning to chiropractic care. Originally studying to be a physical therapist, Dr. Yu’s path shifted after working as a chiropractic assistant at SF Custom Chiropractic, where she witnessed firsthand the transformative power of chiropractic care. Her decision to pursue chiropractic was also influenced by her own personal experiences with numerous injuries from playing basketball, and a longstanding desire to work in healthcare.
Dr. Yu pursued her Doctorate of Chiropractic at Southern California University of Health Sciences, and after graduating, returned to SF Custom Chiropractic to complete an internship. She now practices full-time, providing holistic care that combines spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy like Active Release Technique, and rehabilitation to enhance nervous system function and restore balance.
Focused on both immediate pain relief and long-term wellness, Dr. Yu creates customized care plans that prioritize patient education, injury prevention, and movement optimization. Her mission is to empower patients to maintain their health, prevent injuries, and lead active, confident lives.
Outside the office, Dr. Yu enjoys traveling, weightlifting, hiking, basketball (often playing in local tournaments across the Bay Area), sneakers, photography, and exploring local coffee shops. She’s also an avid fan of the SF Giants, 49ers, and Golden State Warriors.
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Ryan Magner: Ryan Magner graduated from the San Francisco School of Massage and specializes in deep tissue, trigger point, and sports massage. His goal is to get you moving again without pain. His approach is clinical and grounded, utilizing communication with clients to maximize results.
Ryan Magner: Ryan Magner graduated from the San Francisco School of Massage and specializes in de...
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Maya attended sfsm and has been a practicing massage therapist for over a year. She offers her clients hands-on on, individualized care. She has worked with a variety of diverse populations. Her main goals during treatment are pain management, losening up restrictions, and improving the ROM of her clients.
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Katherine Chen is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in California. She comes from a family w deep roots in Chinese medicine. Katherine studied Nutrition & Biochemistry at Cornell, got an MBA from Wharton, and worked in finance & tech in NYC and SF.
After a serious ski accident with multiple injuries and TBI, Katherine found healing through Chinese medicine. This experience ignited her passion for modern Eastern medicine to restore our body and manage pain. Katherine pursued a master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the University of East-West Medicine in Sunnyvale, CA.
Katherine’s practice involves Tung-style acupuncture, trigger points techniques, and the 5-elements theory. She has worked with Dr. LieZhen Wang, an expert in herbology, internal medicine, and endocrinology from the Peking Union Medical College Hospital in China, and American acupuncturist Brian Dempsey, who specializes in pain management in Davis, CA.
Katherine specializes in the following areas:
1) Pain management and post-orthopedic surgery recovery
2) TBI and post-concussion recovery, headaches, dizziness/vertigo, anxiety, and depression (adolescents and adults)
3) Women’s issues (PMS, PCOS, menopause), fertility & IVF preparation, and postpartum recovery
4) Chronic conditions: IBS, high blood pressure, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders.
Katherine is fluent in both English and Chinese Mandarin, allowing her to act as an ambassador between the two cultures and communities. She also works at the Bayhill Acupuncture Clinic in San Bruno and the Kauno Physical Therapy Clinic in SOMA SF.
In her spare time, Katherine enjoys outdoor activities, skiing, tennis, golf, and spending time with family and friends.
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Alessandra Young is a Doctor of Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine who helps patients find relief from pain, stress, and chronic health conditions through thoughtful, individualized care. She recently relocated to San Francisco after owning and operating a highly regarded private practice in Millcreek, Utah, where she treated a wide range of complex and persistent cases.
Patients commonly seek Alessandra for support with neck and back pain, sports and repetitive-strain injuries, headaches, anxiety and stress-related conditions, women’s health concerns, and chronic or inflammatory skin conditions. Her care is grounded in listening first—taking the time to understand the full picture behind a patient’s symptoms and goals.
Alessandra is trained in a wide range of therapeutic techniques, allowing her to tailor treatment to each patient’s needs. Her clinical approach may include:
Traditional acupuncture to regulate the nervous system, reduce pain, improve circulation, and support whole-body balance
Dry needling / Orthopedic Acupuncture for targeted relief of muscle tension, trigger points, and movement-related pain
Microneedling to stimulate collagen production, improve skin texture and tone, and support healing in both cosmetic and medical dermatology cases
Master Tung–style acupuncture, known for powerful, efficient treatments—often with fewer needles and faster results
Herbal medicine and integrative protocols for internal support of inflammatory, hormonal, and autoimmune-related conditions
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Custom Foot Levelers, Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers that provide unique orthotic support by addressing imbalances in the feet. These unique inserts are tailored to each individual based on a laser digital foot scan, ensuring they stabilize the spine and pelvis by correcting specific foot imbalances. Even without foot pain, these stabilizers prevent postural misalignments that can lead to pain and fatigue in other parts of the body over time. Unlike generic options, Foot Levelers are custom-made to fit the unique contours of your feet, enhancing comfort and effectiveness. Visit us for a COMPLIMENTARY digital foot scan to discover how these custom orthotics can support your overall posture and alleviate discomfort throughout your body.
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Dr. Jessica Dzieszko comes to San Francisco from Windsor, Ontario where she grew up as a competitive and professionally trained dancer. Her passion for movement lead her to pursue a Bachelors of Human Kinetics with Honors in Movement Science from the University of Windsor. She was later drawn to a career in Chiropractic as it would allow her to use her knowledge and passion for healthy lifestyles to help others achieve and maintain pain free movement naturally. Dr. Dzieszko moved to New York where she graduated summa cum laude with a Doctorate of Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College. During her studies, Dr. Dzieszko was awarded a remote clerkship position at a private neurology clinic where she integrated chiropractic care for patients suffering from chronic pain and advanced neurological diseases. In her last semester of school, she spontaneously moved to San Francisco to complete her final internship with Dr. Jacobs at SFCC.
Dr. Dzieszko uses a diversified approach to provide quality personalized care in order to relieve pain, restore function and promote wellness. Through chiropractic adjustments, exercise prescription and soft tissue therapy such as ART and Graston, she aims to provide quick, effective and long lasting outcomes. Whether you are an athlete, business professional, expectant mother or weekend warrior, take a hands-on approach to your health and get back to doing the things you love – pain free.
In her spare time, Dr. Dzieszko enjoys staying active through crossfit, spinning, pilates and hiking. Her simple pleasures include a good cup of coffee and weekends spent outdoors in the California sunshine. As a newbie to the Bay area, she is open to any and all suggestions for fabulous food, drinks and activities!
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