Is dry needling the same as acupuncture?

Yes. Dry needling is acupuncture | It is a newer name for needling muscles and myofascial trigger points directly | Points are chosen by anatomy and muscle function rather than traditional channel theory | Licensed acupuncturists train in both the traditional foundations and modern biomedical approaches

You may feel a brief twitch or a deep ache as the needle reaches a trigger point | Most people describe it as strange but satisfying, and it passes quickly | Kat checks in as she works and adjusts to what you are comfortable with

What does dry needling help with?

Why see a licensed acupuncturist for dry needling?

Needle technique is the core of an acupuncturist's education, not an add-on | Training covers how a needle interacts with muscle, soft tissue, nerves, and organs | Knowing the anatomy around each point supports safe, precise placement | Michigan licensure and NCBAHM board certification carry their own standards of practice

How many sessions will I need?

Plans start with a focused series based on how long the pattern has been there | Then we reassess as you notice change | We adjust based on what you experience between visits

Can dry needling be combined with regular acupuncture?

Yes, and it often is | Dry needling addresses the tight muscle and the trigger point directly | Acupuncture supports the whole system around it | Together they let us work on the specific restriction and the bigger picture in one visit

Dry Needling and Trigger Point Therapy

Release the muscle, calm the trigger point, get your movement back.

Dry needling is acupuncture. It is a newer name for a technique that places fine needles straight into muscles and myofascial trigger points to ease musculoskeletal pain, settle dysfunction, and restore movement.

The point selection leans on anatomy and muscle function rather than traditional channel theory. The tool, the training, and the hands are the same. Licensed acupuncturists are taught both the traditional foundations and modern biomedical approaches, and have been needling muscles this way for far longer than the term has existed.

What This Supports

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Your Goals

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Muscle knots and trigger points that keep coming back

Neck, shoulder, or jaw tension that will not let go

Low back pain or sciatica that limits how you move

Tight IT bands, hip flexors, or calves that hold you back

A sports injury or overuse pattern you want to recover from properly

You want the needling done by someone whose whole training is needles

What this supports.

Needling with a plan, not just a poke at the sore spot.

Supporting relief from acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain

Releasing the restrictions and adhesions that limit your range of motion

Supporting muscle performance, recovery, and how you move

Encouraging circulation and tissue healing in the area we treat

Looking at the whole body, so we address why the trigger point formed

Why have dry needling done by a licensed acupuncturist?

Needling is the whole of an acupuncturist's training, not a weekend addition to it. Kat brings 16 years of clinical experience, a Master of Science in Acupuncture, NCBAHM board certification, and dedicated dry needling training to every session.

Years of training focused specifically on needle technique

A whole-body view, so we look for the root of the pain and not only the sore spot

Deep familiarity with the anatomy around every point, including vessels, nerves, and organs

Michigan licensure and board certification, with the standards that come with them

Common Questions

Yes. Dry needling is acupuncture
It is a newer name for needling muscles and myofascial trigger points directly
Points are chosen by anatomy and muscle function rather than traditional channel theory
Licensed acupuncturists train in both the traditional foundations and modern biomedical approaches

You may feel a brief twitch or a deep ache as the needle reaches a trigger point
Most people describe it as strange but satisfying, and it passes quickly
Kat checks in as she works and adjusts to what you are comfortable with

Acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain
Neck and shoulder tension, jaw pain, occipital neuralgia
Shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, tendonitis
Low back pain and sciatica
Tight IT bands, hip flexors, and calves
Sports injuries and overuse patterns
Fibromyalgia
Any area holding a limited range of motion

Needle technique is the core of an acupuncturist's education, not an add-on
Training covers how a needle interacts with muscle, soft tissue, nerves, and organs
Knowing the anatomy around each point supports safe, precise placement
Michigan licensure and NCBAHM board certification carry their own standards of practice

Plans start with a focused series based on how long the pattern has been there
Then we reassess as you notice change
We adjust based on what you experience between visits

Yes, and it often is
Dry needling addresses the tight muscle and the trigger point directly
Acupuncture supports the whole system around it
Together they let us work on the specific restriction and the bigger picture in one visit

Dry Needling and Trigger Point Therapy

Release the muscle, calm the trigger point, get your movement back.

Your Goals

Start Here

Muscle knots and trigger points that keep coming back

Neck, shoulder, or jaw tension that will not let go

Low back pain or sciatica that limits how you move

Tight IT bands, hip flexors, or calves that hold you back

A sports injury or overuse pattern you want to recover from properly

You want the needling done by someone whose whole training is needles

What this supports.

Needling with a plan, not just a poke at the sore spot.

Supporting relief from acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain

Releasing the restrictions and adhesions that limit your range of motion

Supporting muscle performance, recovery, and how you move

Encouraging circulation and tissue healing in the area we treat

Looking at the whole body, so we address why the trigger point formed

Why have dry needling done by a licensed acupuncturist?

Years of training focused specifically on needle technique

A whole-body view, so we look for the root of the pain and not only the sore spot

Deep familiarity with the anatomy around every point, including vessels, nerves, and organs

Michigan licensure and board certification, with the standards that come with them

Common Questions

Ready to get that muscle to let go?

Let's make a plan

Book online any time. If you want to check whether dry needling suits what you are dealing with, reach out first. We will keep it clear and simple.

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Dry Needling and Trigger Point Therapy

Release the muscle, calm the trigger point, get your movement back.

Your Goals

Start Here

Muscle knots and trigger points that keep coming back

Neck, shoulder, or jaw tension that will not let go

Low back pain or sciatica that limits how you move

Tight IT bands, hip flexors, or calves that hold you back

A sports injury or overuse pattern you want to recover from properly

You want the needling done by someone whose whole training is needles

What this supports.

Needling with a plan, not just a poke at the sore spot.

Supporting relief from acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain

Releasing the restrictions and adhesions that limit your range of motion

Supporting muscle performance, recovery, and how you move

Encouraging circulation and tissue healing in the area we treat

Looking at the whole body, so we address why the trigger point formed

Why have dry needling done by a licensed acupuncturist?

Years of training focused specifically on needle technique

A whole-body view, so we look for the root of the pain and not only the sore spot

Deep familiarity with the anatomy around every point, including vessels, nerves, and organs

Michigan licensure and board certification, with the standards that come with them

Common Questions

Is dry needling the same as acupuncture?

Does it hurt?

What does dry needling help with?

Why see a licensed acupuncturist for dry needling?

How many sessions will I need?

Can dry needling be combined with regular acupuncture?

Ready to get that muscle to let go?

Let's make a plan

Book online any time. If you want to check whether dry needling suits what you are dealing with, reach out first. We will keep it clear and simple.

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