Acupuncture/Dry-Needling

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body. It’s based on the belief that energy, or “qi,” flows through pathways called meridians. By stimulating these points, acupuncture aims to balance the body’s energy, relieve pain, and promote overall wellness. People often seek acupuncture for issues like chronic pain, stress, and various health conditions.

Dry Needling is a form of acupuncture that does not focus on energy stagnation or the meridians but works directly with pain management. It targets the tendons and muscle bellies to target the specific region with pain, dysfunction, decreased range of motion, and other complaints for a short period. It is excellent for headaches, migraines, TMJ issues, knee pain, shoulder pain, and others. This therapy may use some meridian points, but it does not intend to utilize all of them. Also, this therapy may come with complimentary electrical stimulation and red light therapy if needed.

Dr. Michael Vega

Dr. Tatiana Barrera

Acupuncture is an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine, practiced for over 3,000 years. It involves the insertion of ultra-thin, sterile needles into specific points on the body, known as acupuncture points, which are located along pathways called meridians. These meridians represent the flow of energy, or Qi (pronounced “chee”), throughout the body. The goal of acupuncture is to restore balance to the flow of Qi and support the body’s natural healing processes.

This therapy can help with:

  • Stimulation of the nervous system 
  • Releases endorphins to decrease pain 
  • reduces inflammation 
  • balances hormones 
  • Decrease sleep disorders 
  • chronic pain 
  • stress & anxiety 
  • Women’s health

Dry needling is a modern therapeutic approach that focuses on releasing muscle knots (trigger points) and relieving pain in specific areas by inserting fine needles into tight or overactive muscles. Dry needling is highly effective for conditions like neck and back pain, tendonitis, sports injuries, and more.

This therapy can help with:

  • Muscle tension 
  • Sports Injuries 
  • Trigger Points 
  • Decrease Pain