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.
- Pain package (acupuncture + massage) from $130 (60 min) · Acupuncture from $100 (45 min)
- In-network: Aetna · Cigna · Anthem · UnitedHealthcare · Check my coverage
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.