Acupuncture Services and Rates

Personalized Care for Pain, Injury Recovery & Better Movement

At Santa Cruz Acupuncture Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic, we provide individualized treatment for pain, sports injuries, orthopedic conditions, and movement-related problems.

Our approach combines traditional acupuncture with contemporary orthopedic and sports medicine techniques to help reduce pain, restore mobility, support recovery, and help you return to the activities that matter most to you.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing persistent pain, or trying to stay active and perform at your best, treatment is tailored to your condition, goals, and lifestyle.

 

Our Treatment Approach

Our goals are to:

 

You don’t need to know exactly which treatment you need before your first visit. Your practitioner will evaluate your symptoms and determine which therapies are most appropriate for you.

 

Services We Offer

Orthopedic & Sports Acupuncture

Orthopedic acupuncture combines traditional acupuncture with modern knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, and sports medicine.

Treatment is designed to address musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction involving muscles, tendons, joints, nerves, and connective tissue.

Common reasons patients seek orthopedic acupuncture include:

 

Our goal is not simply to reduce symptoms, but to help restore comfortable, confident movement.

 

Acupuncture & Electroacupuncture

Traditional acupuncture uses fine, sterile needles placed at carefully selected points based on your symptoms and clinical findings.

Electroacupuncture adds gentle electrical stimulation between acupuncture needles. It may be incorporated into treatment when appropriate for pain, muscle dysfunction, nerve irritation, or injury rehabilitation.

Treatment is always adjusted to your comfort level and individual needs.

 

Trigger Point & Myofascial Needling

Muscles can develop sensitive, tight areas commonly referred to as trigger points. These may contribute to localized pain, stiffness, restricted movement, or pain that travels to another area.

Targeted needling techniques may be used to address these areas and improve muscle function as part of a broader treatment plan.

 

Cupping Therapy

Cupping uses gentle or moderate suction applied to the skin and underlying soft tissues.

It may be used to help address:

Cupping is often combined with acupuncture or manual therapy during the same visit.

 

Gua Sha

Gua sha is a traditional manual therapy that uses a smooth instrument to apply controlled pressure and friction to the skin and superficial tissues to treat myofascial trigger points and reduce myofascial adhesions. Similar to the Western myofascial release technique called Grastin.

It may be used to improve tissue mobility and address areas of muscular tightness or restriction.

 

Sports Massage & Tui Na

Manual therapy may be incorporated into treatment to help reduce muscular tension, improve mobility, and support recovery.

Techniques may include:

The specific techniques used depend on your injury, symptoms, and treatment goals.

 

Exercise & Movement Therapy

Recovery doesn’t end when you leave the treatment room.

When appropriate, your practitioner may recommend targeted exercises to support:

We aim to give patients practical tools they can use between visits to support lasting improvement.

 

Herbal & Nutritional Support

Chinese herbal medicine and nutritional guidance may be recommended when appropriate as part of an individualized treatment plan.

Recommendations are based on your overall health, current medications, medical history, and treatment goals.

Herbal and nutritional products are never a substitute for necessary medical care, and we encourage coordination with your physician when appropriate.

 

Patient-Centered Care

Every patient arrives with a different history, body, lifestyle, and set of goals.

We believe effective care begins with listening.

Your treatment plan is built around your individual needs and may change as your symptoms, function, and activity levels improve.

We also recognize when acupuncture may not be the appropriate first step. When necessary, we will recommend evaluation or treatment from another healthcare professional.

Our goal is to provide thoughtful, collaborative care that helps you make informed decisions about your health.

 

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Your initial appointment includes time to discuss your health history, current symptoms, previous injuries, and treatment goals.

Depending on your condition, the visit may also include:

 

You are encouraged to bring relevant imaging, medical reports, or information from other healthcare providers when available.

 

Rates

Dr. Daniel Rola, L.Ac., DTCM

Initial Evaluation & Treatment — 90 minutes
$185

A comprehensive initial visit including health history, orthopedic evaluation, treatment planning, and treatment.

Follow-Up Visit — 60 minutes
$120

Acupuncture with manual therapy as appropriate.

Focused Follow-Up — 30 minutes
$65

A shorter visit focused on acupuncture or manual therapy.

Treatment Packages

Five 60-Minute Follow-Up Visits
$500

Five 30-Minute Follow-Up Visits
$300

 

Kathleen Manza, L.Ac.

Initial Evaluation & Treatment — 90 minutes
$185

Follow-Up Visit — 60 minutes
$120

Focused Follow-Up — 30 minutes
$65

Five 60-Minute Follow-Up Visits
$500

Cosmetic Acupuncture

Initial Cosmetic Acupuncture Visit — 90 minutes
$250

Cosmetic Acupuncture Follow-Up — 60 minutes
$185

Five-Visit Cosmetic Acupuncture Package
$786

Microneedling

45-Minute Treatment
$275

 

Discounts & Financial Considerations

Affinity and Whole Living Health members receive a 20% discount on visits.

Additional financial-hardship considerations may be available on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the practitioner.

Please contact the clinic if you have questions about rates, treatment packages, or payment options.

 

Not Sure Which Service You Need?

You don’t need to choose a treatment before scheduling.

Start with an initial evaluation, and we’ll determine the most appropriate approach based on your symptoms, health history, goals, and clinical findings.

Get Back to What You Love

On the trail.
In the water.
On the field.
Or wherever you love to move.

Schedule your appointment today.

Call us at: Phone: 831-459-6762