About Jef

Serving the Bay Area since 1998, Jeffrey Szilagyi provides a unique and compassionate approach to health and healing. With expertise in pain, stress, and staying balanced with the demands of fast-paced lifestyle, Jef calls on a trident of healing arts: integrative acupuncture, IFS coaching and healing bodywork.

Together and individually, these modalities aid the body, mind, and spirit of his clients, allowing them to find their vitality and upright spirit.

Motivated by a deep love for the challenges of being human and a respect for the intrinsic wisdom of the natural world, Jef blends his knowledge of Chinese Medical therapies with a his unique knowledge of the Human Stress System, evolutionary health perspectives, and the importance of psychological transformation.

 

Professional Experience

  • Private Practice (2002-present)

  • San Jose Earthquakes—Team Acupuncturist (2012-2014)

  • Pacific Fertility Center—Acupuncture Associate (2008-2011)

Education - Training - Certifications

  • IFS & Beyond Consultation Seminar with Robert Falconer (2025)

  • IFS Canada—Stepping Stone Internal Family Systems Training (2022)

  • IFS Growth Programs—IFS Basics & Exiles Programs (2022)

  • California Licensed Acupuncturist: California Acupuncture Board (2001)

  • Certified Sports Medicine Acupuncturist C.SMA (2015)

  • Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Five Branches University (2001)

  • Fellow with the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (2009).

  • Baccalaureate of Arts: English, Creative Writing—Sonoma State University (1995)

  • International Professional School of Bodywork—Holistic Health Practitioner (1993)