Magnolia Wellness Center

Dr. Stephanie is such a profound healer! My whole life has shifted since I found NSA!

This review is for Dr. Stephanie Bridwell. She does amazing work, a true healer with a caring heart to match. Rare to find that ! When I first called her office I was actually looking for my old chiropractor but it had been so long since I went the only thing I could remember was that it began with the letter M. I ended up speaking with the receptionist who was very nice and suggested I speak with Stephanie even though I had called the wrong number. I was hesitant but agreed. Stephanie called back and spoke to me for about 40 minutes on what was going on with my back/​body. That in itself was a pleasant surprise, I cannot remember the last time a Dr spent 40 minutes with me even as a paying patient, never mind for a first phone call. I made an appointment and she really made a difference. Definitely worth going to… She has a location in Marin now too if San Francisco is too far a drive.

Want a place where you can get away and let go of any stress you’ve been carrying around all week? Try this place.
Dr.Stephanie is incredibly skilled and just overall lovely to be around. You can tell she truly loves what she does, which spreads into the rest of her practice. From the warm greetings at the front desk, to the the beautiful practice space.
Highly recommend checking this place out.

I found network to be game changing when I did sessions in NYC with Dr Daniel Kalatsky. I sought to renew sessions again a few years ago when I lived in SF and found Magnolia. They are the real deal. Today I was recommending Dr. Chris Powell to a friend who lives in the city, and while searching for the phone number, realized I ought to post my experience.
Network involves participation on a conscious level (usually a turn-​off for lazy folks like myself) yet the experience is simultaneously so enjoyable and relaxing that it helps make what it needs of us possible to heal, transform and transmute.
Great for ptsd.
Great for anything to do with taking an active role in one’s life and the world.
Leon

I tried this out for a good chunk of time and while everyone is welcoming and kind, it feels a bit aggressive in terms of how often you have to go, how long you’re supposed to keep it going, and what is actually supposed to happen. I personally didn’t feel any improvements after months of trying this. I’m curious to know what all the deleted reviews that «violate the terms of Unilocal» say since there are quite a few.

I just got back to the midwest after attending the Emerge with Presents retreat with a friend of mine at Mount Madonna. It was a beautiful, relaxing and loving experience and I walked away with a spine reflecting confidence and strength. In full disclosure, I want you to know that it was my daughter, Vanessa, who co-​led the retreat this week, that first introduced me to me Dr. Stephanie Bridewell. On previous trips to San Francisco I went for entrainments from Dr. Stephanie that made me feel more clear and invigorated. I didn’t go to see her because of a particular problem but just wanted to see what it was all about and I was not disappointed. Vanessa had given me SRI-​Somatic Respiratory Integration treatments and i found the combination of her work along with Dr. Stephanie’s network chiropractic adjustments were highly effective. The Emerging with Presents retreat helped unstick some emotional blocks that helped me move into decisiveness on some decisions that needed to be made.
I would definitely recommend the work of both of these beautiful ladies. Clearly Dr. Stephanie has a loyal following but I would say from the thanks I received all weekend for bringing such a wonderful daughter into the world, that my motherly admiration of Vanessa is shared by many!

What Doctor Stephanie Bridwell has created here at Magnolia Wellness Center is truly amazing on so many surprising levels. The professionalism, expertise and warm, welcoming space, create a center for healing and personal growth. Instead of focusing on whats wrong with me, the focal point is on what is on what is right, and how how to maximize that to obtain total health. Believe me it works. Like many people, the initial reason I sought chiropractic care was because I was in pain. The kind of pain that literally stopped me in my tracks and had me doubled over. The sports activities I do for fun as well as my line of work I am in, meant that I am no stranger to pain and discomfort but this was serious. Within minutes of being on her table I felt a night and day difference. My body felt totally different and after a few visits everything was back to normal. What I did not expect was the tools that Doctor Stephanie empowered me with through the course of my care with her that carried on to into new

Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Chris Powell are both amazing and unique healers, and complimentary within the Magnolia practice. Carrie (office manager) has also been warm, calm, helpful, and welcoming. Their new space on Van ness is delightful and spacious. A truly gifted team!
Partnering with Dr. Stephanie for my recovery from a significant spinal injury (laid up for a year… and running out of options) transformed me in just a few weeks towards rapid healing and replaced my severe pain with energy and a renewed wonder for my potential. I also avoided surgery, which I was facing as a desperate option.
Dr. Stephanie was instrumental in me regaining my wellness and life back. NSA works deeply for you to activate your ability to heal, thrive, and adapt to new methods of working with your bodies amazing capacity to be well and vibrant. You are also taught how to adopt new strategies to stress and how to avoid storing it in the body.
Dr. Chris has added to my experience at Magnolia. He has been able to tap into my inherent wisdom and bring into focus and clarity my higher consciousness as the supreme path towards freedom and wholeness, which resonates in my physical being as new programming for great healing and wellbeing.
I often see both practitioners due to their complimentary and unique talents.
My deep appreciation for an amazing team of healers. Highly recommended!

This review is incredibly overdue. In 2008, I went skeptically to Dr. Stephanie just to check it out and see how chiropractic care could help me. Not that I was in significant physical pain, but I was going through a huge change in my life and thought it might help. Well, thank god I went. I went 2 – 3 times a week for a few months and it was the best thing I did for my mental and physical well being.
Tension that had built up and been stored in my neck, shoulders and back was relieved. Tension that had been stored in my brain was released. Every session helped me clear the tension more and more. It was truly unbelievable. I experienced intense emotions while in her care which I did not expect. Sometimes the release of tension was euphoric and full of joy! So bizarre and so lovely.
2008 turned out to be a fantastic year for me and involved a lot of change.
Since then, I have been seeing Dr. Stephanie sporadically until a few months ago.
I am now pregnant and have been experiencing a lot of pain in a lot of different places, of course! I had no idea that Dr. Stephanie was so prolific in working with pregnant women.
Sciatic pain, round ligament pain, headaches and tension have all been lessened at each visit.
I should have seen her sooner in my pregnancy! But, thank goodness, I made the effort when I did. She is so incredibly knowledgeable and helpful during this huge body change!
When I am there, I feel so incredibly cared for.

I was absolutely terrified to have my wisdom teeth pulled due to a traumatic experience I had in college when 2 of them were taken out. In college before my procedure I hyperventilated and they had to put me under anesthesia. I woke up like a zombie with numb lips and a few hours later an intense sharp pain struck my gums. With my lips still numb, tears streamed down my face as my mouth was oozing with blood that soaked the gauze. The pain was so deep, I couldn’t eat any solids for days. I will never forget that experience I endured.
Years later, I decided I wanted to face this fear of having my other 2 wisdom teeth removed and so this time around, I called Dr. Powell for his assistance. He was very calm as he gave me friendly reminders and techniques to use that would help prepare me for the operation. His follow through was impeccable, as he checked in with me daily. On the day of the procedure I felt calm and ready to overcome this «fear». While I sat in the patient chair waiting to see the Doctor, Dr. Powell was texting me inspirational words filled with an energy that soothed any nerve that could have been rattled. Before I knew it, my wisdom teeth were out! I had zero anxiety and zero pain! I was in shock, overwhelmed with happiness that I made it and I felt great!!! Of course, I had a bit of bleeding as I bit down on gauze but I could not believe how strong and confident I felt throughout the procedure. I did so well, they didn’t even have to put me under anesthesia. I went home and rested in bed. When Dr. Powell knew how well I did, he didn’t stop there, he went the extra mile to continue sending me healing energy and kind words that kept me feeling strong. Moreover, I had zero swelling on my face! 24 hours later, I was eating chicken, rice and veggies!
Many heartfelt thanks to Dr. Powell!
Madison Mansy, DMQ (Doctor of Medical Qi Gong)

I was always a bit skeptical on the benefits of chiropractic care, but figured what do I have to lose by giving it a try? I did my research asking around to try to find the most reputable doctor in San Francisco and Dr. Stephanie at Magnolia Wellness Center consistently came up. I was amazed at how many people go to this place! Since when did seeing a chiropractor become one of THE things to do in San Francisco? I decided to give it a try and all I have to say is, WOW!
For the record, my primary concern with chiropractic was that it could actually make matters worse on my back with the harsh, back-​cracking adjustments we all hear and know about. Dr. Stephanie doesn’t do any of that. There are apparently numerous chiropractic methodologies and Dr. Stephanie incorporates perhaps the most gentle of all, called NSA. It took me several sessions to fully comprehend how this actually works, but one thing that didn’t take very long to figure out was that I had no more back pain! Dr. Stephanie is an absolute life changer! What makes her care even more powerful is that it’s more than just a quick fix, it’s preventative care that literally trains your body to avoid habits that ultimately lead to back problems.
Other people I’ve talked to that see Dr. Stephanie swear to other physical and psychological benefits beyond back issues. One told me the care at Magnolia helped her get pregnant. As a guy, I can’t speak to that, but I will say Dr. Stephanie did make me a believer in chiropractic and every time I leave her office I feel like I just did something great for my body!
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!

The Emerge with Presents Retreat was a life-​changing experience. I left feeling renewed, refreshed, and rejuvenated. It was three days of soul searching and healing. I emerged with a deeper understanding of both myself and others. It was a weekend I will never forget.

Anyone who knows me knows I wouldn’t make this statement lightly: Miracles happen at Magnolia with Dr. Stephanie! For those who have had NSA (this particular style of chiropractic) before, you will be blown away by Dr. Stephanie. For those that have never had NSA you may be skeptical, but let me reassure you that not only will you not be disappointed, you will be blown away.
First of all, Carrie at the front desk is so warm, welcoming, professional, sweet (I could go on and on) that your entire experience outside of the treatment room is really awesome too. Dr. Stephanie is brilliant (she’s really really good at this), loving, empathetic, and just does her absolute best as a healer and to spread her darn good energy.
NSA is totally different than traditional chiropractic – and for those who are afraid of the cracking fear not! It doesn’t happen here. So gentle and relaxing!!! (And if you are like me who used to think I needed the cracking and more agressive work, know that this works even better!) It works better than anything I have ever experience for my spine (and believe me I’ve tried it all out of utter desperation).
For those of you who are unnerved about «healing» or anything «woo woo», I finally convinced my Budweiser drinking, video game playing, basketball dude who is pretty anti-​woo woo cousin and a very conservative dad to get NSA. They both say, «It works! I have no idea how it works, but it works». And they keep paying to get it regularly.
For those who are already sold on healing and are just looking for the best practitioner out there look no further. I believe that there is a large percentage of healers that effect a positive change, but a very small percentage (like less than 5%) that can truly achieve miraculous results. I have achieved miraculous results with Dr. Stephanie at Magnolia Wellness Center.
Give it a chance and it will truly change your life for the better in more ways than you can even imagine at this point in time.

I took a Kundalini Yoga at Magnolia with Dr. Christopher Powell, and all I can say is Wow! It was my pleasure and privilege to participate in the class to enjoy and soak up the amazing work that they are all doing there.
I especially enjoyed the playful, light-​natured, and sense of humor, yet obvious devotion that Dr. Powell expressed through his teaching style. He made the more rigorous parts of the class fun and I felt amazing afterwards!
Wonderful! Thank you for a great class and I will definitely take it again!
Highly recommend Tuesday nights at Magnolia with Dr. Christopher when you are seeking a skilled, dedicated, passionate Kundalini yoga instructor! Great energy and space too!
Sat Nam
Ommmm Namasté

Special space for workshops. Thank you!

No TB skin tests!!!

I came in skeptical about the «magic» at Magnolia and Dr. Stephanie Bridewell. It was my fear of the unknown. After almost 9 months of treatment with her my body, mind and spirit have changed.
The key for me has been an openness to share my thoughts and feelings about what’s going on in my life, how I’ve limited myself, the negative stories I’ve told myself, etc. It’s been through that vulnerability that we’ve found pockets of stuckness in my body that are being freed.
Physically, my posture, my back, my breathing and much more has shaped into more peace and joy in my life. I feel and embrace the part of the experience that has been spiritual as well.
Breathing into my life leading with my heart is new to me. But it’s a way of life that I never want to forget. And thankfully Dr. Steph cares for me as well as giving me tools to do that.
That, my friends, is magic.

If you live in the Bay Area, consider yourself one of the very lucky people on the planet that actually has the opportunity to be under care with the incredibly brilliant and loving, Dr. Stephanie Bridwell!!! She and her amazing Magnolia Team are truly a powerhouse team of healing love!
My life is a lot better now because of the new strategies Dr. Stephanie has helped me learn. I have a lot more clarity in my life now. All my senses seem sharpened and wow, is there a lot of info coming in. Thanks to Dr. Stephanie and the Magnolia Wellness team for helping me connect to me again. Life is way sweeter on the connecting side :)

Dr. Stephanie is truly one of the most special healing souls I have ever come across. The care she provides is so profound and has had such a positive effect on my life– both physically and mentally. I feel very fortunate to have found her.
I was in extreme pain when I was referred to Dr. Stephanie (later learned I was suffering from a near herniated disc in my lower back) and was out of work for two weeks. Prior to this ‘blow up’ I had always had minor pain in my lower back, but never to the point of it being debilitating. I thought I would just have to live with this discomfort the rest of my life. After a couple weeks of working with Dr. Stephanie I saw significant improvements felt tremendous relief! I visit Dr. Stephanie every week (and as other reviewers say, wish it could be 3x a week!) and my spine is healthier than I could have ever imagined! I’m still amazed to this day.
Network care is special in that it essentially retrains your body so that you are changing old patterns and implementing new and healthy strategies.
Thank you Dr. Stephanie and Magnolia Wellness for creating such a safe, loving and supportive healing environment. I am grateful everyday for my ‘magnolia family’ :)

Network is different. I call Dr. Stephanie my magic chiropractor because it’s impossible for me to describe how someone who barely touches you can do so much good. But over time I have learned to trust her incredibly light touch as the most knowing, intuitive touch of all.
When I started seeing Dr. Stephanie I was in too much pain to go to a regular chiropractor. I could barely walk and had no hope any more for healing. Now I live a pain free life in my back and, if I could go more often, would be swinging from the chandeliers!