What people come in for
Common reasons for a first visit
These are what people tell us they want help with. We do not promise a result for any of them, and we start by listening.
Low back and hips
Stiffness after long drives, flights, lifting or time on your feet.
Neck and shoulders
Tight muscles from a desk, a vehicle seat or a heavy pack.
Knees and ankles
Soreness after running, a sprain or years of hard landings.
Training aches
Soreness after a heavy block of training or a new routine.
Old injuries
A shoulder, hip or knee that still bothers you long after the injury has healed.
Headaches and jaw tension
Tight muscles at the base of the skull and along the jaw.
What acupuncture does not do
Acupuncture does not replace your doctor, a scan or surgery, and it does not mend a broken bone or a torn tendon. It is not a test for anything. We do not promise a result, because people respond differently.
When to see a doctor first
See your doctor or an urgent care clinic first for chest pain, trouble breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, a sudden severe headache, a fever with a stiff neck, or a new problem with your bladder or bowels. After a fall, a crash or a hard blow, get checked before you book. In an emergency, call 911.
Stress, sleep and mood
Acupuncture is not a substitute for talking with a counselor or a doctor. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), any time. Veterans and service members can press 1 after dialing 988. In an emergency, call 911.