Santa Cruz • Private Practice • By Appointment Only • In-Network with Kaiser Permanente
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Orthopedic acupuncture

Acupuncture for pain, injury and better movement.

Orthopedic acupuncture combines traditional acupuncture with modern knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics and sports medicine to address musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.

What we treat

Designed around the way your body moves.

Care may address muscles, tendons, joints, nerves and connective tissue. The goal is not simply to quiet symptoms, but to restore comfortable, confident movement.

Sports injuries
Back and neck pain
Shoulder and rotator cuff pain
Knee and hip pain
Tendon and overuse injuries
Sciatica and nerve-related pain
Muscle strains and sprains
Repetitive strain injuries
Chronic musculoskeletal pain
Post-injury recovery
Hiker returning to a mountain trail
Needle therapy

More than one kind of acupuncture.

Depending on your condition, treatment may include traditional acupuncture, electroacupuncture, trigger-point or myofascial needling, dry needling techniques and other orthopedic approaches.

Acupuncture & electroacupuncture

Fine, sterile needles are placed according to symptoms and clinical findings. Gentle electrical stimulation may be added for pain, muscle dysfunction, nerve irritation or injury rehabilitation.

Trigger-point & myofascial needling

Targeted needling may address sensitive or tight areas contributing to localized pain, stiffness, restricted movement or referred pain.

Cupping & gua sha

Manual therapies can be incorporated to address soft-tissue restriction, muscular tension, myofascial discomfort and recovery.

Exercise & movement therapy

When appropriate, home exercises support mobility, strength, flexibility, posture, movement mechanics and return to activity.

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