About Dr. Alexis
Dr. Alexis Belfiore is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, licensed acupuncturist, educator, and founder of Expansion Point Wellness, a practice devoted to helping individuals restore balance, resilience, and vibrant health through deeply personalized, integrative care.
With more than fifteen years of clinical experience, Dr. Belfiore blends the timeless wisdom of Chinese medicine with modern scientific understanding to support the body's innate capacity for healing. Her work is grounded in thoughtful assessment, compassionate listening, and the belief that every person deserves care that honors the complexity of their unique story.
After beginning her practice in Florida, where she served individuals and families across all stages of life, Dr. Belfiore relocated to Oregon and expanded her work to include an even broader integrative approach. Her clinical interests include nervous system regulation, autoimmune and chronic health challenges, digestive health, sleep, immune function, pediatric care, fertility and reproductive wellness, emotional wellbeing, and optimizing whole-person health.
Drawing from a diverse foundation of training, Dr. Belfiore thoughtfully integrates acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, five-element constitutional assessment, functional medicine principles, BodyTalk Systems, flower essences, sound and crystal therapies, medical intuitive assessment, energetic medicine, nutritional guidance, and lifestyle medicine. Every treatment is individualized, blending the modalities most appropriate for the person sitting in front of her rather than following a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Known for her warmth, curiosity, and ability to connect seemingly unrelated pieces of a person's health story, Dr. Belfiore creates a collaborative space where patients feel deeply heard and empowered to participate in their healing journey. Her philosophy is simple: the body is intelligent, healing is possible, and meaningful transformation begins by understanding the whole person.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Belfiore is the founder of the Expansion Principle Institute, the parent organization of Expansion Point Wellness. Through the Institute, she teaches healthcare professionals and practitioners an integrative framework for understanding human transformation, blending clinical knowledge with systems thinking, neuroscience, consciousness, and personal development. Her work as an educator reflects the same philosophy that guides her patient care—that healing is not simply about eliminating symptoms, but cultivating the conditions in which people can flourish.
Whether working one-on-one with patients, mentoring practitioners, speaking, or developing new educational programs, Dr. Belfiore remains devoted to one central purpose: helping people reconnect with the extraordinary intelligence that already exists within them.
- Credentials & Areas of Study
Education & Professional Training
Doctor of Chinese Medicine
Master's in Chinese Medicine
Licensed Acupuncturist (Oregon)
NCCAOM Diplomate in Acupuncture
Clean Needle Technique Certified
Clinical & Integrative Modalities
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Five Element Constitutional Medicine
Five Element Body Type Diagnosis
Functional Medicine
BodyTalk Systems
Medical Intuitive Assessment
Energetic Medicine
Flower Essence Therapy
Sound & Crystal Therapy
Nutritional & Lifestyle Medicine
Pediatric Care
Fertility & Reproductive Wellness
Pregnancy & Doula Experience
Philosophy of Care
I believe your body is wise.
I believe healing happens when we create the right conditions—not when we force change.
I believe curiosity is often more powerful than fear.
I believe the best healthcare is collaborative, individualized, and rooted in genuine human connection.
And I believe every person deserves to feel heard, respected, and hopeful.
A note from me
I've always been fascinated by the extraordinary intelligence of the human body.
Long before I ever picked up an acupuncture needle, I found myself asking questions that didn't always have simple answers. Why do some people heal quickly while others remain stuck? Why can two people receive the same diagnosis yet experience completely different journeys? What happens when we stop chasing symptoms and begin listening for the deeper story the body is trying to tell?
Those questions have guided my life's work.
As a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, I've had the privilege of caring for individuals and families for more than fifteen years. My practice has taken me from Florida to Oregon, but my approach has remained the same: every person deserves to be seen as a whole human being—not a collection of symptoms.
I believe healing begins with being deeply heard.
My role isn't to fight your body. It's to listen carefully, assess thoughtfully, and help create the conditions in which your body's own wisdom can emerge. Sometimes that involves acupuncture. Sometimes it's education, lifestyle guidance, energetic medicine, or simply helping connect dots that haven't been connected before. More often than not, it's a combination uniquely designed for you.
Chinese medicine has given us thousands of years of insight into the interconnected nature of body, mind, and spirit. Modern science continues to deepen our understanding of the nervous system, inflammation, resilience, and human physiology. I don't see these as opposing worlds—I see them as partners, each illuminating the other.
This intersection is where I love to practice.
Above all, I want you to feel welcome here.
Whether you're navigating a chronic health challenge, seeking greater balance, or simply longing to reconnect with yourself, my hope is that you'll find more than treatment. I hope you'll find a space where curiosity replaces fear, where your experience is honored, and where healing is approached with both clinical excellence and genuine compassion.
Because I believe health isn't simply the absence of illness.
It's the freedom to fully inhabit your life.
Welcome to Expansion Point Wellness.
I'm so glad you're here.
— Dr. Alexis Belfiore
Beyond the Clinic
One of the reasons I love this work is that it has never felt separate from life itself.
I'm endlessly fascinated by the human body—its remarkable intelligence, its resilience, and its capacity to adapt. That curiosity extends well beyond my practice and influences the books I read, the conversations I enjoy, and the ways I continue learning every day.
Like many of my patients, I've experienced seasons where health became deeply personal. Those experiences have given me a profound respect for the complexity of chronic illness and the courage it takes to keep searching for answers. They've also reinforced something I believe wholeheartedly: every person deserves to be heard, cared for thoughtfully, and treated as more than a collection of symptoms.
When I'm not in the clinic, you'll often find me spending time with my husband and family, enjoying the beauty of Southern Oregon, working on creative projects, or finding quiet moments in nature. These are the places that help restore me—and remind me of the balance I hope to help others rediscover