Stepping Stone Wellesley

Stepping Stone Wellesley Begin your journey to better health. We are a full service clinic in Wellesley, MA.

We treat children, teens, adults, and seniors for a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions with acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, massage therapy, craniosacral therapy, reiki, and abdominal therapy.

“Soooo relaxed”… what if that was how you felt before your next meeting, not after vacation?Because right now? Your shou...
05/01/2026

“Soooo relaxed”… what if that was how you felt before your next meeting, not after vacation?

Because right now? Your shoulders have been in a long-term relationship with your ears. Your stress has a full-time lease. And your body’s been sending strongly worded complaints.

And then something shifts.

“I feel a thousand pounds lighter.”
“There is space between my shoulders and my ears.”
“I can walk normally again.”
“Did I just nap for a week… or was that 45 minutes?”

This is the kind of thing we hear every day at Stepping Stone Acupuncture and Wellness.

No elaborate routines. No “just live with it.” Just targeted care that helps your body finally stop overcompensating for everything.

If your body could text you, it would say: “We’ve ignored this long enough.”

📍 316 Washington St., Suite 1, Wellesley

📲 www.steppingstoneacu.com

At some point, you stop pushing through it… and just fix it.

Your body didn’t sign up for a desk job—so why does it feel like one? 🪑🤷🏽‍♂️Hours of sitting, slight hunching, and minim...
04/30/2026

Your body didn’t sign up for a desk job—so why does it feel like one? 🪑🤷🏽‍♂️

Hours of sitting, slight hunching, and minimal movement quietly build into the neck tension, tight shoulders, and low back discomfort you feel every day. That constant tightness isn’t random—it’s your body asking for a reset.

At Stepping Stone, we focus on what your body actually needs. Gentle, intentional movement through yoga. Targeted relief through acupuncture and massage. Not more effort—just the right kind of care to help you feel like yourself again.

Because when your body moves better, everything else follows.

Ready to trade stiffness for ease? Come see what your body’s been asking for—we’ll have a spot waiting for you. 😌

📲 www.steppingstonewellesley.com

📍316 Washington St., Wellesley, MA

Ever try to “stretch it out” and somehow make it worse?If your neck, shoulders, or back have been quietly complaining, t...
04/29/2026

Ever try to “stretch it out” and somehow make it worse?

If your neck, shoulders, or back have been quietly complaining, this is your chance to actually do something about it. Join Erica Grossman, LMT, for The Roll Model – Self Massage

Series and learn how to use Yoga Tune Up balls to release tension where your body needs it most.

Each week at Stepping Stone Studios focuses on a new area, and you’ll leave feeling the difference—plus know exactly how to keep that relief going at home (no guessing required).

🗓 Starts Tuesday, May 6 | 7–8pm
💲 $28 per class or $100 for all four
📍 316 Washington St., Suite 3, Wellesley
📲www.steppingstonewellesley.com/courses/the-roll-model---self-massage-series---special-event

Other class dates:
Week 1 (May 6th) – Head, Neck, Shoulders, Back 💆‍♀️
Week 2 (May 13th) – Back, Legs, and Feet 🦵
Week 3 (May 20th) – Back, Hips, and Pelvis 🔄
Week 4 (May 27th) – Full Body ✨

❗️Bring a yoga mat, hand towel, and a set of Tune Up Fitness massage balls (or purchase at class). This is a special series—class packages and memberships don’t apply.
⚠️Fair warning: once you know how to fix that knot in your shoulder, there’s no going back.

Your body’s been dropping hints—this might be the one you actually listen to. ✨

Why are you waking up between 2–4am… even when you went to bed exhausted? 🥱This is one of the most common sleep complain...
04/28/2026

Why are you waking up between 2–4am… even when you went to bed exhausted? 🥱

This is one of the most common sleep complaints we hear—and it’s rarely just “bad sleep.” It’s often a sign your nervous system is stuck in a light, reactive state instead of dropping into deep, restorative rest.

So your body pauses… and your mind picks back up. Planning, thinking, replaying the day.

The goal isn’t just to fall asleep—it’s to stay asleep.

At Stepping Stone, we use acupuncture, gentle yoga, and integrative bodywork to help regulate the nervous system and support deeper sleep cycles—naturally.
If restful sleep has been out of reach, it may be time for a different approach.

Curious what a full night’s sleep could feel like again? Come in, unwind, and let your body remember how to rest. 🌙

📲 www.steppingstonewellesley.com

📍316 Washington St., Wellesley, MA

An hour that’s entirely yours… When was the last time you had that? 🤭If you’ve been thinking about trying a beginner yog...
04/27/2026

An hour that’s entirely yours… When was the last time you had that? 🤭

If you’ve been thinking about trying a beginner yoga class in Wellesley, this is an easy, welcoming place to start. Join our FREE Intro to Yoga Class and spend 60 minutes learning simple postures, calming breathing techniques, and approachable meditation you can actually carry into your daily routine.

No experience needed. No pressure to keep up—just clear guidance from Andrea Fotopoulos in a space designed for beginners.

We’ll be on the mat Tuesday, May 5 from 3–4pm, and you’ll also receive $10 off our 8-week Intro to Yoga series starting May 12.

Save your spot, show up as you are, and we’ll take care of the rest.

📲 www.steppingstonewellesley.com/courses/free-intro-to-yoga-class

📍316 Washington St., Suite 3, Wellesley, MA

Your nervous system called—it wants Friday night off. 🤭This class starts with 45 minutes of slow, restorative yoga with ...
04/24/2026

Your nervous system called—it wants Friday night off. 🤭

This class starts with 45 minutes of slow, restorative yoga with Jennifer—simple, supported shapes designed to help you release tension without effort. Then, settle in as Daniel fills the room with the deep, resonant sound of live cello. The vibration isn’t just something you hear—it’s something you feel, creating a meditative experience that stays with you long after you leave.

Friday, May 1 | 6–7:30 PM
$40 | All Levels
Jennifer Cooper & Daniel Chouinard

Come as you are, settle in, and ease into a quieter kind of Friday evening.

📍 316 Washington St., Suite 3, Wellesley

📲 www.steppingstonewellesley.com/courses/90-minute-restorative-sound-bath-%26-yoga

04/23/2026

Most people don’t realize how strained their eyes are until they finally relax them. 👁️

If your eyes feel dry, tired, itchy, or just “off,” you’re not alone. Between screen time, seasonal allergies, and everyday stress, your eyes are constantly working harder than they should.

Here, our acupuncturist Xi Yang demonstrates a simple acupressure routine using targeted points around the face to help relieve eye strain, improve circulation, and support clearer, more comfortable vision—in as little as 30 seconds.

It’s an easy, natural way to give your eyes a reset whenever they need it.

If eye discomfort is something you deal with regularly, it may be time to look beyond temporary fixes. Acupuncture can help address the underlying patterns contributing to chronic eye strain and dryness—so your eyes aren’t constantly playing catch-up.

Give your eyes something better to come back to—schedule a session and feel the difference firsthand.

📲 www.steppingstoneacu.com

📍316 Washington St., Suite 1, Wellesley, MA

This isn’t your typical kids yoga class. 👧🏽🧘🏽‍♀️If your child needs more time to process, prefers visuals over constant ...
04/22/2026

This isn’t your typical kids yoga class. 👧🏽🧘🏽‍♀️

If your child needs more time to process, prefers visuals over constant instruction, or struggles when things move too quickly—this was built for them.

Our Voice Colors Yoga Teens & Tweens Series begins Sunday, May 3 (1–2pm) in Wellesley.

Over six weeks, Margaret Nokes guides autistic and neurodivergent youth ages 9–15 through a class that uses color-coded pose visuals and a predictable flow—so they’re not left trying to keep up or figure things out on the fly.

It’s a quieter, more intentional approach that helps kids build strength, coordination, and self-regulation in a way that actually sticks.

Families, friends, and allies are always welcome. 😌

Sometimes the right environment makes all the difference—this might be one of those places.

📍 316 Washington St., Suite 3, Wellesley

📲 www.steppingstonewellesley.com/class-schedule

Your legs carried you 26.2… now it’s time to return the favor. 🏃🏽‍♂️Whether you ran the Boston Marathon or cheered from ...
04/21/2026

Your legs carried you 26.2… now it’s time to return the favor. 🏃🏽‍♂️

Whether you ran the Boston Marathon or cheered from the sidelines, your body has done a lot—and recovery matters more than ever. At Stepping Stone, we’re here to help you move from sore to strong.

Our Yin Yoga and Yoga Stretch classes are designed to gently release tight muscles, improve circulation, and help your body reset.

Looking for deeper recovery? Acupuncture can reduce joint discomfort and speed healing, while massage supports inflammation relief and muscle repair—start light this week, then go deeper next.

Give your body the care it earned—you’ll feel the difference with every step you take after.

The race may be over… but your recovery is just getting started. ✨

📲 www.steppingstoneacu.com

📲 www.steppingstonewellesley.com/class-schedule

📍316 Washington St., Wellesley, MA

Ever notice how the same ache just… sticks around?Last week at Stepping Stone Acupuncture & Wellness, Jean worked with c...
04/20/2026

Ever notice how the same ache just… sticks around?

Last week at Stepping Stone Acupuncture & Wellness, Jean worked with clients navigating caregiver stress, low back pain, mid-back tightness, post-workout soreness, and neck + TMJ pain. Different routines, different lifestyles—but the same habit of pushing through instead of addressing it.

What made the difference wasn’t just treatment—it was giving the body focused time to reset. Using massage and sound therapy, each session was tailored to relieve tension and restore balance.

This is the kind of work we do every day and it’s often the piece people didn’t realize they were missing. 🧩

If your body’s been asking for attention, you know where to find us.

📲 www.steppingstoneacu.com

📍316 Washington St., Suite 1, Wellesley, MA

You’re not “bad” at yoga… but you are very good at quitting too early.Some people take 1–2 classes, feel awkward, slight...
04/17/2026

You’re not “bad” at yoga… but you are very good at quitting too early.

Some people take 1–2 classes, feel awkward, slightly confused, maybe a little called out by their hamstrings… and decide yoga “isn’t for them.”
Not because they can’t do it. Because they didn’t stay long enough to change.

The first few classes?
Shaky. Off-beat. A little humbling.
Then something shifts.

Your balance steadies.
Your body listens.

You stop overthinking every move.
That’s the moment some people never get to.

At Stepping Stone Studios, we expect the awkward phase. It means you’re doing it right.

Stay past the part where some people quit — that’s where it gets good. 👀

📍 316 Washington St., Suite 3, Wellesley

📲 www.steppingstonewellesley.com/class-schedule

What if your next yoga class didn’t just stretch your body—but expanded your perspective?At Stepping Stone Studios in We...
04/16/2026

What if your next yoga class didn’t just stretch your body—but expanded your perspective?

At Stepping Stone Studios in Wellesley, we’re inviting you into something a little different. This special Yoga + Jewish Wisdom Workshop blends mindful movement with powerful, time-tested teachings—so you’re not just moving, you’re connecting.

You’ll explore the idea of “ruach” (breath, wind, spirit) through an all-levels practice that links physical release with something deeper. Using imagery from the exodus story—“a mighty hand and outstretched arm”—you’ll quite literally move your body in ways that open your breath, ease tension, and create a sense of expansion that carries off the mat. ✡️

Expect thoughtful guidance, space to reflect, and a welcoming experience.

Sunday, May 3 | 2–4pm
$40 | Led by Andrea Fotopoulos & Yaakov Ginsberg-Schreck

Step out of your usual Sunday routine and into something that stays with you long after you leave. ✨

📲 www.steppingstonewellesley.com/courses/yoga-%2B-jewish-wisdom-workshop

📍316 Washington St., Suite 1, Wellesley, MA

Address

316 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA
02481

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17818984083

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