Acupuncture Services
Evidence-informed, patient-centered care using several types of Acupuncture including Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, Electrical Acupuncture, Trigger Point Acupuncture and Auricular Acupuncture—tailored to your goals for pain relief, health, and performance.
Needle | Electrical | Vagus Nerve Stimulation | Dolphin Neurostim
Personalized Plans
Every visit blends Eastern and Western Acupuncture approaches appropriate to your condition and sport.
Gentle Needle and Non-Needle Techniques
From needle insertion to electrical and microcurrent treatment options to ensure your comfort while obtaining this therapy.
Evidence-Informed
Aligned with current guidelines and research on pain science, neuromodulation, and spine biomechanics.
Benefits
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Reduces pain and muscle tension
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Improves circulation
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Supports overall wellness and immune function
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Enhances relaxation and stress reduction
Physiology
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Needle stimulation activates sensory nerves, triggering the release of endorphins and enkephalins.
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Modulates the autonomic nervous system, decreasing sympathetic activity.
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Increases local blood flow and tissue oxygenation.
For Pain
Chronic musculoskeletal pain, headaches, arthritis.
For Health
Stress management, insomnia, digestive issues
For Sport
Improves recovery, reduces DOMS, enhances flexibility
Traditional acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points along the body’s meridians to balance energy (Qi) flow and restore health.
Electrical Acupuncture
Electroacupuncture
Benefits
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Stronger analgesic effects than manual acupuncture
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Accelerates tissue healing and inflammation reduction
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Improves muscle activation and recovery
Physiology
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Electrical stimulation enhances neurotransmitter release (e.g., endorphins, serotonin)
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Modulates spinal cord and brain pain pathways
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Improves microcirculation and local tissue repair
For Pain
Chronic low back pain, neuropathic pain, post-injury rehabilitation
For Health
Immune support, stress reduction, hormone regulation
For Sport
Faster recovery from injuries, improved muscle function, pain control
Electrical acupuncture delivers small electrical currents through acupuncture needles to enhance stimulation of the acupoints.
Cupping Therapy
Improve circulation and detoxification
Benefits
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Relieves muscle tightness and spasm
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Improves circulation and lymphatic drainage
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Promotes relaxation and detoxification
Physiology
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Increases local blood flow and tissue oxygenation
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Reduces inflammation by promoting cytokine modulation
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Stimulates connective tissue remodeling
For Pain
Myofascial pain, shoulder/back tightness
For Health
Stress relief, detox support
For Sport
Speeds recovery, reduces DOMS, improves flexibility
Cupping uses suction cups on the skin to create negative pressure, mobilizing blood flow and promoting healing.
Auricular Acupuncture
The ear neurologically represents your entire body
Benefits
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Supports pain relief, stress reduction, and addiction management
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Can modulate appetite and gastrointestinal function
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Improves sleep and emotional well-being
Physiology
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Stimulates the auricular branch of the vagus nerve
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Influences central nervous system pathways for pain and autonomic regulation
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Promotes endorphin release
For Pain
Chronic musculoskeletal pain, headaches
For Health
Anxiety, insomnia, addiction support
For Sport
Stress reduction, improved recovery
Auricular acupuncture targets points on the ear to affect the body’s organs and systems.
Dolphin MPS Stimulation
Microcurrent Point and Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Benefits
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Rapid pain relief for chronic and acute conditions
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Reduces muscle tension and inflammation
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Enhances tissue repair
Physiology
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Microcurrent stimulates ATP production at the cellular level
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Modulates nerve conduction and pain signaling
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Enhances cellular repair mechanisms
For Pain
Chronic joint/muscle pain, post-injury pain
For Health
Supports healing and tissue regeneration
For Sport
Accelerates recovery from strain, tendon, or ligament injuries
Dolphin MPS uses microcurrent stimulation on acupuncture points to reduce pain and accelerate healing.
Research: Acupuncture, Restore YOUR Bodies Energy!
Acupuncture is really about one thing – health. How healthy you are determines how well you live. Health and wellness are about more than just ‘feeling good'; they are about functioning at your ultimate potential. When your body is functioning at 100%, you have the ability to adapt to anything that occurs in your environment and you can continually maintain optimal health. This is how we can manage STRESS!
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Durable Effect of Acupuncture for Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review.
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Clinical Effect and Contributing Factors of Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review
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Acupuncture for Tension-Type Headache: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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The State of Evidence in Acupuncture: A Review of Meta-Analyses and Systematic Reviews
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Acupuncture in Musculoskeletal Pain: Analysis of Changes in Pain Intensity and Disability
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Durable Effects of Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review
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Efficacy of Acupuncture for Tension-Type Headache Prophylaxis: A Systematic Review
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Acupuncture Therapy in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain
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