The Deeper Roots of Pain

Pain can be exhausting—especially when it lingers. Whether it’s sharp and sudden or dull and chronic, it has a way of taking over your life. It affects your sleep, your mood, your ability to move, and sometimes your ability to think clearly. And too often, the only solutions offered are medications or temporary fixes.

If you’ve been told to just manage it, live with it, or come back when it gets worse, you’re not alone. We take a different approach.

At our practice, we focus on treating pain at its root—not just masking it. Through acupuncture, functional medicine, and individualized care, we help your body get out of a holding pattern and into a healing state.

• Neck, shoulder, and back pain
• Headaches
• Joint pain (knees, hips, wrists)
• Sciatica and nerve-related pain
• Tension headaches and migraines
• TMJ (jaw pain and clenching)
• Muscle tightness, overuse injuries, and repetitive strain
• Pain associated with stress, inflammation, or poor posture

We do not treat acute medical emergencies or post-surgical complications, but for chronic or recurring musculoskeletal pain, we offer a gentle and effective path forward.

Pain doesn’t always come from a single source. It’s often the result of multiple factors layering over time—old injuries, inflammation, poor movement patterns, stress, nutrient imbalances, even gut or hormone dysfunction. That’s why lasting relief requires a full-body approach.

Functional medicine helps us explore those root causes.
We assess the systems that affect pain on a deeper level: inflammation, blood sugar, adrenal stress, nutritional deficiencies, and more. We also take into account your lifestyle, stress response, and recovery habits—because your body heals best when everything is working together.

Acupuncture is one of the most effective, research-backed ways to reduce pain naturally. It works by calming the nervous system, releasing natural pain-relieving chemicals (like endorphins), and increasing blood flow to injured or tense areas. Over time, it helps retrain your body away from pain patterns.

Electroacupuncture involves applying a mild electrical current to the acupuncture needles in specific areas. It enhances the pain-relieving and muscle-relaxing effects of traditional acupuncture, and is especially helpful for:

• Chronic muscle tension
• Sciatica and nerve-related pain
• Joint pain and stiffness
• Areas of deep inflammation or restricted movement

Most patients describe it as a gentle tapping or pulsing sensation—not painful, just a little different—and often feel relief more quickly and more deeply with this approach.

Combined with traditional acupuncture, cupping, and functional strategies, electroacupuncture can be a game-changer for people who’ve tried “everything” and still haven’t found lasting relief.

Pain is never “just in your head.” Your body is trying to get your attention—and it deserves care that looks deeper, listens better, and offers more than just temporary fixes.

Whether your pain is new or it’s been with you for years, there’s always something we can do to support healing and reduce your discomfort—naturally, safely, and at your pace.