PHYSICAL RELIEF
Relief for pain, tension, and everyday ailments.
Pain and tension often involve more than the area that hurts. Stress, guarding patterns, and disrupted sleep can keep symptoms “stuck”—even when you’re doing everything right. Whether you’re managing back pain, TMJ, headaches, or digestive shifts, acupuncture supports relief by helping your body downshift, easing muscle tension, and supporting circulation. You don’t need a specific diagnosis to deserve care; we meet you exactly where you are.
What We Commonly Treat
Patterns of Pain & Tension
Physical symptoms rarely have a single cause. We look at the structural, systemic, and stress-related factors contributing to your discomfort.
Chronic Pain & Spinal Health Back pain, neck pain, sciatica, and disc-related sensitivity. [→ Learn more about Chronic Pain]
Muscle Tension & Joint Pain Shoulder, hip, and knee discomfort, or repetitive strain and “guarding” patterns.
Migraines & Headaches Tension headaches, migraine frequency, and jaw clenching/TMJ. [→ Learn more about Migraines & Headaches]
Digestive Health Bloating, cramping, and IBS patterns connected to stress and nervous system activation.
Hormonal Balance Menstrual discomfort, PMS, and perimenopause support for better cycle-related ease.
Our Approach to Relief & Recovery
Protective muscle guarding and reduced circulation can keep pain “turned up.” We use a gentle, pattern-based approach to help the body exit the fight-or-flight response, allowing for deeper relaxation and faster tissue recovery.
What to Expect During Your Care
- Thorough Intake: We discuss your pain history, triggers, and how sleep or stress impact your physical comfort.
- Targeted Treatment: Points are chosen specifically for your tension patterns, focusing on both local relief and systemic regulation.
- Gentle, Paced Technique: We use hair-thin needles with minimal sensation. Intensity is always adjusted to your current comfort level.
- Supportive Somatic Tools: When appropriate, we incorporate cupping, gua sha, or infrared heat to release deep muscle tightness and support circulation.
- Needle-Free Alternatives: For sensitive systems or those who prefer it, we offer cold laser, microcurrent, and acupressure as effective, non-invasive options.
Neuro-Somatic Functional Recovery
75 Minutes of Undivided Clinical Presence
Restoring the ease of movement and reducing the intensity of chronic pain signals.
We look beyond the local site of injury to address the “pain-loop” within the nervous system. By combining doctoral-level acupuncture with real-time physiological monitoring, we work to release deep-seated tension and restore functional movement. This is an all-inclusive approach for those whose physical discomfort is intertwined with long-term stress or “stuck” neurological patterns.
Initial (90 min) $200 • Follow-up (75 min) $160
• Additional same-week $75
Because physical patterns are often reinforced by years of habit, we offer reduced-rate ‘Momentum Sessions’ within the same week. This allows us to stack the cumulative effects of treatment to break through chronic pain cycles more effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We focus on easing “protective muscle guarding” and improving circulation. By helping your nervous system downshift, your body can stop holding the tension that drives your pain.
Yes. TMJ is often a “whole-system” issue involving the neck and stress response. We work to release the physical holding patterns in the jaw while calming the drive to clench.
Yes. We use a low-stimulus approach to regulate the stress response and ease muscle guarding in the head and neck, helping to create more stability between episodes.
Absolutely. Digestion is tied to your “rest and digest” state. Acupuncture helps move you out of “fight-or-flight,” which can ease bloating and cramping.
Most people notice early shifts—like better sleep or reduced tension—within 3–5 sessions. We track these functional changes to ensure we are on the right path.
Your comfort is our priority. We use gentle Japanese-style techniques, and we can always pivot to needle-free tools like cold laser if that feels safer for your body.
Yes, when appropriate. These tools support circulation and release tension in the back and shoulders. They are always optional and discussed with you first.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing that can be rolled up to the knees and elbows. We prioritize your privacy and comfort throughout the session.
Care provided by Dr. Andrea Kolgin, DAIH, L.Ac. — Doctor of Acupuncture & Integrative Health and Licensed Acupuncturist. Also a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Dr. Kolgin uses her dual-lens expertise to help patients move beyond “protective guarding” patterns. Her treatments focus on the intersection of physical pain and nervous system regulation, providing gentle, 1-to-1 acupuncture in a private, unhurried setting.
Ready to Find Relief?
Take the first step toward less pain and more ease. We’ll meet you where you are.
For Additional Information on Acupuncture Effectiveness:
Pain – https://www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/pain/
Osteoarthritis – https://www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/acupuncture-osteoarthritis/
Menopause – https://www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/acupuncture-menopause/