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Sacred Healing Tree - Asian Bodywork Therapy AOBTA certified Asian Bodywork Therapist with over 20 years of experience specializing in the assessment, treatment and prevention of illness. Sacred Healing Tree is a form of Asian Bodywork Therapy. It is a comprehensive healing system whose ideals most closely correspond to Taoist principles of health and longevity, the philosophies of which foster the idea that we as human beings are intended to thrive in harmony with nature and the cosmos, and do not exist separately from it.
Served areas
  • San Antonio and surrounding area
Highlights and features
  • Open Sundays by appointment! Monday thru Thursday appointments available after 5 pm.
Associations and certifications
  • Certified by the American Organization of Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA)
Services
Convenient location: Located off Broadway on the 2nd floor of the Stewart Building along side SuperCuts, Satel's and Sorrento's in Alamo Heights. There is nothing more painful than getting a miniature asteroid stuck where your pee comes. I have now had 2 treatment sessions and can honestly say I have had a dramatic reduction in pain, stiffness and fatigue throughout my body.
About Steven "Doc" Blackstone: I have keenly observed Nature and natural phenomena for a lifetime. I found that corresponding principles apply implicitly to the human condition and lend infinite understanding to health, healing and the causes of illness. This level of understanding fostered a complete healing system I call Sacred Healing Tree.
The Doc has over 30 years of experience in the assessment, treatment and prevention of all sports related injuries from high school to Olympics level athletes. Children have special needs and respond differently to therapy than adults. The Doc has received specialized formal training in pediatric care and has a bedside manner that is sure to make children of all ages feel at ease.
Sacred Healing Tree Therapy is an eclectic form of Asian Bodywork Therapy developed by renowned therapist Steven Blackstone. Steven's expertise in Traditional Chinese Medicine and extensive knowledge of other healing modalities led to the evolution of a practice that includes techniques and theories that extend beyond ancient Chinese healing traditions. Sacred Healing Tree therapy embraces knowledge of modern medical concepts and technology that was not available to practitioners in ancient times.
Meno-pause Formula by Tiger Tooth Liniment Company is designed to address the weakening of the Spleen and Kidney organs that naturally occurs with age. The formula abundantly nourishes the body with vital nutrients that become depleted over time.
People
Steven Blackstone
Steven 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. My extraordinary interest in solving the most complex puzzles combined with an innate curiosity of nature and how things work inevitably sparked my passion for deciphering the puzzles of human nature and the development of illness.
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Dawn Bishop
Apr 07, 2022
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
Jan 21, 2022
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.
Jessica-Taylor Brooks
May 06, 2021
Personally this experience did NOT work for me at all. Total waist of my money and time. The doctor was nice and all but I spent $50 on supplements that didn't work for my body personally and was told they would cure my headaches for up to 5 years. That's funny. Throughout the entire span of taking the pills I was still having mind numbing head pain to were I couldn't move or do anything for hours.

Even after I ran out of supplements I waited a week or two to let them do there thing but the migraines were unbearable well after I took all the medication. I tried to get some type of refund, due to COVID I don't have $50 to throw away and this is my health at stake. I was rejected of a refund and when my regular acupuncturist office opened back up I immediately went to her and was CURED THE DAY OF. Legit no pain at all and I think it's been a week since I went. So ye been warned THIS DOSN'T WORK FOR EVERYONE.
Kell G.
Feb 01, 2020
I had lower back pain for 4 years straight. I've been to numerous doctors and chiropractors and nothing has worked. I came to see Dr. Blackstone and let me tell you it was the best decision I have ever made. I wish I would have known about him sooner. If you have back pain, you need to see Doc. Thanks Doc, you're awesome!
Jess T.
May 30, 2019
After hundreds of dollars spent on Sports Chiropractors, Alieve and KT tapes in past 8 months, I was becoming depressed from not being able to do the things that I love. I had pain in my lower back and could not stand after just 10mins of warming up on a row machine at the Gym! Did I mention I'm 30 years young, it was embarrassing :' After 1 visit with Steven I have been pain free for a week!

He also worked on my wrist which may take a couple of sessions to get back to 100% but after just one visit it's gone from a 10 to a 3 on a pain scale! I was on a desperate hunt for relief and that has ended! I have so much gratitude for the existence of Sacred Healing Tree and Steven! He was so kind to even come in on his day off to treat me. that alone showed his dedication and compassion for his patients and I am forever grateful!
Ailemor
Mar 27, 2019
The Scared Healing Tree /Steven Blackstone, I recommend his treatments so highly. He has treated my loved ones and myself many times. Besides his intense knowledge on Chinese medicine, and been a martial artist his experience and knowledge is extense on all the pressure points and meridians in the body. Steven is highly intuitive as to where there is an energy blockage in the body due to distress/pain and will work right on the spot, and this makes it a great experience and very relaxing, you will feel great right after. Thanks;-
Gavin Young
Jan 28, 2018
Dr. Blackstone is an expert in his craft. The first time I received treatment I was standing taller, my mobility increased all around, my muscular composition evened out and wasn't as twisted and I could feel my muscles beginning to inervate and contract without pain. My upper back has had issues and Dr. Blackstones treatment has been a piece an important puzzle piece for my rehabilitation.

I highly recommend anyone with muscle or structural issues and even medical issues besides muscular therapy to venture with a therapy that's different than the usual modalities. You will not be disappointed!
Bebe Labuff
May 19, 2017
I've been suffering for two years with extreme knee pain in both knees, back pain and also plantar fasciitis. I have gone to numerous holistic practitioners and medical doctors and none could relieve the pain. A friend referred me to Dr. Blackstone and I'm so grateful she did. I felt relief after my first appointment. I could walk without limping and the pain was almost gone.

I returned for a second appointment and the pain was totally gone. I also recently talked to him about a gallbladder issue that just occurred and he gave me instructions and items to relieve the sharp pain and ache. In two days the pain was gone. It's such a miracle! I have other issues that I will now trust Dr. Blackstone with and I truly believe he will be able to help me with these also. I highly recommend Dr. Blackstone for any issue you need.
Carissa Ramirez
May 15, 2017
For the past 6 weeks, I have been in so much pain from a pelvic muscle injury, that all I've been able to really do is lay down. I had been to over 8 different doctors with no help. Physical therapy has been no help. I stumbled across the Sacred Healing Tree, and decided to give it a shot. After 1 visit, I can get up and walk normally with no pain! Dr. Blackstone is VERY talented and kind, and helped me when I thought I would probably be in pain for a very long time! I highly recommend visiting him! Amazing!
Linda Lobeck
Oct 30, 2016
When I tell my friends about how gifted Steven Blackstone from Sacred Healing Tree is, and they should see him for their chronic and acute ailments, the first question I typically get is, "does he take insurance?" Unfortunately, insurance companies don't recognize alternative and holistic healers, which I find disturbing since traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been around thousands of years before Western medicine.

I experienced a frozen shoulder and went through extremely painful physical therapy twice a week for four months paying a co-pay with each visit. I spent over $700 dollars and many months trying to fix it. Two years later, I started feeling the stiffness and pain coming back in the same shoulder. I had met Steven and saw him for other treatments when I told him that I wasn't going back to physical therapy.

I asked if he could help me. He relieved my pain with ONE visit and it hasn't returned. For only $75, I didn't have to go through that long span of painful treatment again. Does he take insurance? No, but he saved me what could have been over $600 dollars and many months of agony going through physical therapy. Steven has treated me for various chronic issues, including straightening my hips and back after an injury I received in 1990.

I am walking straighter than I have in over 20 years. I can't say enough about Steven and his amazing abilities to heal. He truly is a gift from God and I appreciate him more than I can say in a simple review.
Nikki Olinger
Sep 02, 2011
Hi there my name is Nikki and I have had some really bad problems with my discs. Dr. Blackstone has helped metremendously. I recently had back surgery and since there has been some serious problems. Surgery mad me worse. I could not walk, holding on to things just to be able to stand, I couldn't really even stand. I did not know what I was going to do.

I sure didn't want another surgery. I wanted to try other steps, Healthier steps! I ran across Dr. Blackstone. I am so happy that i did!!! He has helped me in ways the other doctors never dreamed of. I thought I would never be the same again. He changed it all. Thanks to my experience with him I am walking, standing and finally doing things on my own again.

If for some reason you have doubts of any sort, please don't. There is no one else out there for you. He is the one. He really does care and he understands your needs. I am so greatful to have found him. You will be too. I promise!!!
Amy Acuff, Four Time US Olympian - High Jump
I highly recommend Steven Blackstone as a therapist for his knowledgeable approach to sports injuries and prevention. I found the advantages of having a highly trained holistic Asian Bodywork therapy over just plain massage to be great. In my preparation and competition in the Olympics I rely on finding root causes of problems, which can be varied and complex.

It helps to have someone on your team with the insight and perspective to unravel injuries and more importantly see them coming and prevent them. While many people may not be familiar with Asian Bodywork and it's extensive training, it is in high demand amongst top-level athletes who need effective and thorough care.