ORTHOPEDIC DRY NEEDLING & PAIN RELIEF
A modern, targeted approach to relieving pain, releasing tension, and restoring natural movement.
A modern, targeted approach for real‑life pain, tension, and movement limitations.
If you’re dealing with back pain, neck tension, sciatica, arthritis, or stiffness that keeps coming back, dry needling offers a precise and effective way to release deep muscle tension, improve mobility, and help you feel more like yourself again.
My approach blends orthopedic dry needling, gentle manual therapy, and nervous‑system calming techniques to address both the source of your pain and the patterns that keep it returning. It’s modern, evidence‑informed care — delivered with the whole person in mind.
What You're Feeling
Most people come to me because they’re experiencing one or more of the following:
• Back pain that limits daily movement
• Neck and shoulder tension
• Sciatica or nerve‑related pain
• Hip or knee pain
• Arthritis or stiffness
• Muscle tightness that never fully releases
• Pain from posture, stress, or overuse
• Chronic pain that hasn’t responded to other treatments
• Movement limitations or compensation patterns
If this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
How Dry Needling Helps
Dry needling uses thin, sterile needles to release tight muscles, improve circulation, and reset dysfunctional movement patterns.
It can:
• Reduce pain quickly
• Release stubborn trigger points
• Improve mobility and flexibility
• Calm irritated nerves
• Restore proper muscle activation
• Improve posture and movement mechanics
• Support healthy aging and active living
This is targeted, efficient pain relief — without drugs or surgery.
Why My Approach Works When Others Haven’t
Many people come to me after trying chiropractic, massage, physical therapy, or standard acupuncture without lasting relief.
What I offer is different:
- A modern orthopedic lens
I assess movement, muscle activation, joint mechanics, and compensation patterns to understand why your pain keeps returning. - Precise dry needling
I target the exact muscles, trigger points, and tension patterns contributing to your pain. - Hands‑on fascia and soft‑tissue work
Gentle Tui Na, Gua Sha, or manual release is added when needed to support circulation and tissue recovery. - Nervous‑system calming
Pain is not just mechanical — it’s also neurological. My treatments help down‑regulate tension and restore ease.
A Specialist in Both Acupuncture & Dry Needling
As a licensed acupuncturist, I bring a deeper understanding of the nervous system, circulation, and whole‑body patterns that influence pain.
This allows me to combine precise dry needling with acupuncture points that support:
- autonomic nervous system regulation
- global pain relief (such as LI‑4, LV‑3, and other foundational points)
- systemic inflammation
- chronic, widespread, or long‑standing pain
- patients who are too sensitive or inflamed for aggressive dry needling alone
This blended approach is especially effective for people who are stressed, inflamed, aging, or dealing with complex pain patterns — the very patients who often don’t respond fully to PT‑style dry needling alone.
You get the precision of orthopedic dry needling and the whole‑body support of acupuncture in one integrated treatment.
Conditions Treated
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Knee pain
- Hip pain
- Sciatica
- Arthritis
- Stenosis
- Muscle tension
- Trigger points
- Chronic pain
- Postural strain
- Stress‑related pain
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Movement limitations
What to Expect During Your Visit
Your session includes:
- A focused orthopedic assessment
- Targeted dry needling
- Gentle manual therapy as needed
- Nervous‑system calming techniques
- A clear plan for your next steps
Most people feel relief after the first session, with deeper changes occurring over a series of treatments.
Pricing
Dry Needling & Pain Relief Session — Focused, one‑sided treatment designed to address your primary area of pain and tension.
(Insurance may cover acupuncture but does not reimburse for dry needling. Many patients choose to combine both.)
Cash Rate (Time-of-Service Discount):
- $85 for Established patients.
- $95 New Patients for this Service.
Insurance billing rates differ from time-of-service cash rates. Your insurance benefits, deductible, and allowable amounts determine your final responsibility.
FAQ
- Does dry needling hurt?
Most people feel a quick, deep release — not a sharp pain. You may feel a brief muscle twitch or pressure, followed by relief and improved mobility.
- What if I’m sensitive, inflamed, or dealing with chronic conditions?
Dry needling can be adapted for sensitive systems.
If your body needs a gentler approach, I use acupuncture points, manual therapy, or nervous‑system calming techniques instead.
- What if dry needling isn’t right for me?
Not everyone needs aggressive trigger point work. I always assess your body first and choose the safest, most effective approach for your condition.
- Do you combine acupuncture with dry needling?
Yes. As a licensed acupuncturist, I integrate acupuncture points for autonomic regulation, global pain relief, and whole‑body balance.
This blended approach is especially effective for chronic or systemic pain patterns.
Ready to Feel Better?
Dry needling is one of the most effective tools for releasing pain, restoring movement, and helping you feel more at home in your body.
Book your session and start moving with more ease and confidence.
You can schedule under:
- Pain Relief & Body Balancing
(the appointment type in AcuSimple-the online scheduler, or when requesting your appointment by phone or text)