Meet the practitioners
Bret Rogers, M.Ac.O.M., L.Ac.
Founder and Clinical Director
Bret specializes in holistic pain manage and sports injury, and their impact on mental health. When people can't be physically active, it creates so many problems in their bodies, manifesting in anything from pain to depression. Because of this, Bret's main clinical focus is to help get people moving, whether it's a fitness class, a triathlon, or just being able to take a walk in the park. His sincere desire to help people get better and feel better, and his commitment to mastering his practice makes him one of San Antonio's most trusted practitioners for orthopedic acupuncture.
He came to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) through his practice of Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong. The deliberate movements, the focus on qi, resonated with him and he quickly dove into the practice which led him to decide to learn Chinese Medicine and become an Acupuncturist. After graduation from The AOMA School of Integrative Medicine he stayed in Austin for many years to continue to hone his practice and his love of teaching. He worked as Faculty at AOMA for three years working for the Biomedical Department and Acupuncture Techniques Department. He also taught qigong in the Austin area since 2010, working with at risk groups.
In 2018 he moved to San Antonio and opened up a practice in Southtown to meet the increasing need for acupuncture in the area. Bret practices acupuncture because of its integrative and holistic approach.
Click here to see his interview series with Robert Gardner
Founder and Clinical Director
Bret specializes in holistic pain manage and sports injury, and their impact on mental health. When people can't be physically active, it creates so many problems in their bodies, manifesting in anything from pain to depression. Because of this, Bret's main clinical focus is to help get people moving, whether it's a fitness class, a triathlon, or just being able to take a walk in the park. His sincere desire to help people get better and feel better, and his commitment to mastering his practice makes him one of San Antonio's most trusted practitioners for orthopedic acupuncture.
He came to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) through his practice of Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong. The deliberate movements, the focus on qi, resonated with him and he quickly dove into the practice which led him to decide to learn Chinese Medicine and become an Acupuncturist. After graduation from The AOMA School of Integrative Medicine he stayed in Austin for many years to continue to hone his practice and his love of teaching. He worked as Faculty at AOMA for three years working for the Biomedical Department and Acupuncture Techniques Department. He also taught qigong in the Austin area since 2010, working with at risk groups.
In 2018 he moved to San Antonio and opened up a practice in Southtown to meet the increasing need for acupuncture in the area. Bret practices acupuncture because of its integrative and holistic approach.
Click here to see his interview series with Robert Gardner
About Chinese Medicine
Chinese Medicine is an ancient art that is simple and yet profound. Acupuncture is an ancient form of medicine that began in China over 5,000 years ago. Its roots come from observing nature and then applying the same cyclical patterns to the body in order to describe and treat disease. Needles about the size of a human hair are then used to stimulate specific points on the body as a way of promoting the body to heal.
Acupuncture treats a wide spectrum of issues including but not limited to... acute and chronic pain whether its musculoskeletal or nerve pain, digestive issues, anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, infertility, and stress relief. The core of Chinese Medical thinking is not about treating disease, but about creating a long and healthy life, and that means we have to not only treat you when you're in the office, but help you create habits that produce long lasting health.
Typically patients will start with an initial one-on-one visit to determine the full scope of their case and their most immediate issues. Our initial visit generally lasts 45-60 minutes, and will happen in our San Antonio office. During that time we review your past medical history as well as take an in depth look at your current reason for seeking treatment. This allows us to devise a treatment plan specifically tailored for you and your needs. Acupuncture treatments will often be integrated with herbal consults, cupping, moxibustion, as well as qigong exercises, postural corrections, and stretches to do between treatments to increase the speed of recovery.
Acupuncture treats a wide spectrum of issues including but not limited to... acute and chronic pain whether its musculoskeletal or nerve pain, digestive issues, anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, infertility, and stress relief. The core of Chinese Medical thinking is not about treating disease, but about creating a long and healthy life, and that means we have to not only treat you when you're in the office, but help you create habits that produce long lasting health.
Typically patients will start with an initial one-on-one visit to determine the full scope of their case and their most immediate issues. Our initial visit generally lasts 45-60 minutes, and will happen in our San Antonio office. During that time we review your past medical history as well as take an in depth look at your current reason for seeking treatment. This allows us to devise a treatment plan specifically tailored for you and your needs. Acupuncture treatments will often be integrated with herbal consults, cupping, moxibustion, as well as qigong exercises, postural corrections, and stretches to do between treatments to increase the speed of recovery.
