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Achieve your balance

Whether you seek pain relief, injury recovery, or a balanced lifestyle, our professional services are tailored to help you achieve optimal health.

Sports acupuncture

Sports acupuncture is gaining popularity in professional sports, with most organizations now incorporating an acupuncturist into their medical staff. This treatment provides many benefits, including improved performance, faster recovery, and a reduced risk of injuries. It is suitable for a wide range of individuals, from elite athletes to active seniors.

Traditional Solutions For Pain Management

Acupuncture needle inserted into shoulder.

TRADITIONAL ACUPUNCTURE

Traditional Acupuncture: this theory explains acupuncture as a way to balance the flow of qi, or life force energy, through the body's meridians. Imbalances in qi can be caused by diet, lifestyle, injuries, or emotions, and can lead to physical and emotional health problems.

 

Electroacupuncture: this form of acupuncture combines traditional acupuncture techniques with electrical stimulation. It involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body and then applying a small electrical current to the needles.

Acupuncture needles in a wooden bowl.

DRY NEEDLING

Discover the benefits of dry needling at SLO Acupuncture, a powerful treatment designed to address pain and movement challenges associated with myofascial trigger points. Our experienced provider skillfully inserts thin needles into or near these trigger points to stimulate muscle contraction and release. This effective approach not only alleviates pain but also enhances your range of motion, empowering you to return to the activities you enjoy most.

Additional Services

SLO Acupuncture also offers additional services including:

Fire Cupping

Suction-based cupping therapy that alleviates muscle tension, improves blood flow, and supports overall pain relief.

Gua Sha

This manual therapy uses gentle scraping techniques to release muscle tension, reduce inflammation, and increase circulation for improved mobility.

Moxibustion

Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy that involves burning dried mugwort near the skin to warm and stimulate acupuncture points or affected areas.

Light Therapy

Originally developed by NASA to help astronauts prevent cellular decline, Celluma Light Therapy is effective for addressing a variety of conditions, including aging skin, pain, hair restoration, excess fat, and more.

INTRAORAL MASSAGE

This type of therapeutic massage is performed inside the mouth, targeting the muscles of the jaw, face, and surrounding areas. This type of massage is commonly used to relieve tension, discomfort, or pain associated with TMJ disorder, bruxism (teeth grinding), or myofascial pain syndrome.

HERBAL PLASTERS

Medicinal herbal plasters are a traditional form of topical treatment that combines herbal remedies with a plaster or adhesive base. These plasters are applied to the skin and are designed to relieve pain, inflammation, and muscle tension, among other conditions.

ACUPUNCTURE WORKS

When Michael Phelps took to the water to swim in the 4x100-meter relay in the Rio Olympics, many noticed weird purple circles covering his right shoulder. The dots are the result of cupping, an alternative therapy elite athletes are using to try to recover faster and perform better. Coupled with acupuncture, athletes claim it aids healing, recovery, and reduces pain.