ACUPUNCTURE

What Is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture primarily involves the use of very fine needles to stimulate the body’s circulatory system, nervous system, dopamine receptors,  muscular layers, connective tissue, and fascia to promote faster healing and regeneration. It supports the body in recovering from acute injuries, managing chronic pain conditions, and addressing a wide range of internal and external health concerns.

Many patients seek acupuncture not only for musculoskeletal issues but also for internal medicine concerns, including digestive health, reproductive wellness, stress, and more.

How Does It Work?

Imagine this: when you get a sliver, your body naturally responds by trying to push it out. That small injury triggers the immune system to send healing resources to the site. Acupuncture works in a similar way—by inserting needles into specific points on the body, we create micro-injuries that signal your body to send circulation, neurotransmitters, and immune factors to that area. This stimulates the body’s natural healing response, promoting repair and balance.  Also the release of neurotransmitters in acupuncture help to reduce stress, stabilize the nervous system, and provides the patient a feeling of deep relaxation.  

I always like to think of acupuncture as a embodiment practice.  

What Can Acupuncture Treat?

  • Pain relief (chronic or acute)

  • Auto injuries

  • Sports injuries

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Neck pain

  • Low back pain

  • Sciatica

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Reproductive health

  • Perinatal care

  • Labor stimulation

And much more.

Curious If Acupuncture Is Right for You?
Schedule a New Patient Visit with one of our licensed acupuncturists to learn more. You can book online through our website or reach out through any contact method listed on our Contact Page.

How Is Acupuncture Different from Dry Needling?
The main difference is that acupuncture is a comprehensive medical system with multiple theories, traditions, and treatment approaches—including Chinese meridian theory, Five Element acupuncture, Japanese acupuncture, and orthopedic/sports medicine acupuncture.

Dry needling, by contrast, is a specific subset of acupuncture—what we in the field call orthopedic or sports acupuncture. It was adapted from acupuncture and mimics this style exactly. Only acupuncturists who specialize in sports or orthopedic acupuncture are truly practicing what dry needling represents. Practitioners who use other acupuncture systems, such as meridian-based or Five Element theory, are not performing dry needling—but they are still practicing effective, evidence-informed acupuncture.