SPECIALITY CONDITIONS - ACUPUNCTURE & DRY NEEDLING SYRACUSE AND ONONDOGA COUNTY
We believe that no one should have to live with pain or chronic illness. Everyone should enjoy vibrant health and be able to do the things they love.
Conveniently located in Syracuse, NY, we offer customized treatment plans to help patients manage chronic pain, support injury recovery and even help elite athletes maximize sports performance.
We’re dedicated to helping you achieve the healthiest version of you possible.
I'm an athlete. I feel pretty good. Can you still help me?
Acupuncture & Dry Needling may increase strength and flexibility, correct muscle imbalances, improve reaction time and generally improve the adaptability of the body. Many professional athletes get routine treatments to maintain peak performance and reduce the risk of injury.
Are all acupuncturists the same?
The short answer is “No.” Most acupuncturists are general practitioners – meaning that they treat a little bit of everything, sort of like family doctors. We are more like specialists. Our clinic focuses entirely on treating pain, and improving musculoskeletal function and sports performance. By deeply focusing on one area of practice, we believe that we can give you the best care possible.
How is the Orthopedic Acupuncture Different?
Most traditional acupuncture styles focus on needling along channels, organ lines, and other structures described by traditional Eastern philosophy. The goal is usually balancing the body, improving organ function, etc. This traditional approach is often combined with herbal medicine and works well for many chronic internal conditions. Orthopedic Acupuncture, on the other hand, focuses directly on improving the function of the body’s muscles and joints. This is the best approach for treating sports and work related injuries, “wear-and-tear,” and many other painful conditions. Many orthopedic acupuncture techniques are based on modern scientific research. Orthopedic Acupuncture also borrows techniques from traditional Asian martial arts medicine. The goal is to restore normal, integrated, pain-free movement. Call us today to find out how we can help you live a high quality, pain-free life.
What should i do after my treatment?
I usually recommend that patients apply heat to the areas where we work. You may have a slight ache after treatment that feels similar to post workout soreness. This soreness is usually lessened by applying heat or taking a warm bath to keep the muscle loose and increase blood flow. Usually, I recommend either rest or light to moderate physical activity following treatment.
As a long-time athlete, I knew what I wanted to specialize in before I ever even applied to graduate school. I knew that I wanted to help people improve their performance and live healthy, active lives without pain. This led me to seek out the best continuing education sources that I could find and spend countless hours pouring over the scientific literature on orthopedic acupuncture while I was still a student at New York Chiropractic College. The goal was to hit the ground running, already specialized.
My studies and many teachers led me to blend trigger point dry needling with neurofunctional acupuncture and Chinese Herbs. I have found that this approach produces the best results for treating most types of pain and restoring musculoskeletal function. I have used this integrated style to successfully treat patients of all ages and walks of life, from children to grandparents, office workers, weekend warriors to high-level strength athletes and members of the AHL and NHL.