Holistic Wellness
Pain isn't your fate. It's your body asking for help.
Back pain, neck pain, joint pain, muscle strain — painkillers silence the signal but don't fix the source. We combine acupuncture, tui na, and cupping to find the "why" behind the pain.
About this condition
Chronic pain is pain lasting more than 3 months without clear improvement. Common forms include:
- Lower-back pain: muscle strain, disc issues, sacroiliac joint
- Neck/shoulder: posture-related from long hours at a screen
- Knee pain: degenerative arthritis, post-injury
- Plantar fasciitis, sciatica, frozen shoulder
TCM view: "Where there is flow, there is no pain. Where there is pain, flow is blocked." Pain is read as a sign of obstructed qi and blood flow in the meridians.
Recommended treatments
- Acupuncture: Directly modulates pain signals; triggers endogenous opioid release
- Cupping: Myofascial decompression; up to 16.7× increase in local blood flow
- Tui Na Massage: Deep tissue release, trigger-point work
- Gua Sha: Up to 4× microcirculatory perfusion at the treated site
- Physical Therapy: Structural correction for joint or postural issues
Recommended plan & pricing
- Pain Management Package: 60-min combo $130 / acupuncture only $100
- Recommended frequency: 3–5 sessions for acute; 6–10 for chronic; 1–2/month maintenance
Evidence
- The American Academy of Family Physicians lists acupuncture as a first-line recommendation for chronic low-back pain.
- A 2024 systematic review found cupping's analgesic effect on chronic neck and lower-back pain comparable to manual therapy.
Frequently asked
Does acupuncture work for back pain?
The AAFP lists acupuncture as a first-line recommendation for chronic low-back pain. Our course typically delivers meaningful relief in 6–10 sessions.
Can I combine acupuncture + cupping + physical therapy?
No conflict — it's our most-recommended combination. Acupuncture modulates pain signals, cupping releases fascial tension, PT corrects structural issues — three complementary mechanisms.
2-MIN AI SELF-CHECK
How long has the pain been hanging on?
A 2-minute check on how pain is affecting you — and the way back.