04/23/2026
Pain is the number one thing I treat in the clinic! Whether it’s chronic or something that just showed up, I use all the tools in my toolkit to help you feel better.
Let’s get a little nerdy for a minute and talk about what’s actually happening when we treat pain with acupuncture. From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, pain is often understood as a blockage or disruption in the flow of Qi and Blood. When things are moving well, you feel good. When that flow gets stuck, you start to feel pain, stiffness, or tightness. Acupuncture and cupping work to restore that movement, helping the body get out of those stuck patterns and back into a more balanced state.
From a Western perspective, we’re seeing a lot of overlap in how this works. Needling stimulates the nervous system, increases local blood flow, and helps regulate inflammation. It can relax tight muscle fibers, reduce trigger points, and even change how the brain perceives pain signals. There’s also evidence that it encourages the release of endorphins and other natural pain-relieving chemicals, which is part of why people often feel both relief and a sense of calm after treatment.
Whichever way you cut it, I can help! You don't have to live your life in pain. Schedule at the link in my bio ❤️
