Art of Acupuncture Approach to Sports Medicine
Holistic sports medicine combines evidence-based practices to find a comprehensive wellness plan that revitalizes athletic bodies, minds, and spirits. Through injury, illness, and mental health fluctuations, athletes are expected to perform their best. Treatments like acupuncture, herbal remedies, bodywork, meditation, and nutrition plans work to heal injuries faster and prevent them in the future. Whether you are a professional athlete, casual runner, or anything in between, Art of Acupuncture’s sports medicine experts will personalize a holistic wellness plan for your athletic journey.
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Acupuncture
Acupuncture in sports medicine is a valuable complementary therapy. In addition to treating injuries, thin needle insertion at specific points in the body can reduce pain, enhance flexibility, and improve circulation for quicker recovery. When you’re out of commission from an injury, acupuncture can provide that endorphin release you’re used to from athletic activities. This way, you’re not putting further strain on your body and you’re optimizing your performance and health for the future.
Bodywork
Bodywork encompasses an array of techniques that are designed to decrease pain, boost recovery, help blood flow, lower stress, and improve range of motion and flexibility. Sports massage is specifically tailored to athletes’ needs. of Acupuncture’s sports medicine experts also provides treatments such as cupping, gua sha, and myofascial release techniques designed to keep you in top shape mentally and physically. Your muscles and mind will be primed and ready to get back to work with this holistic approach.
Herbal Formulas
Custom herbal remedies are designed by our experts for athletes to achieve holistic wellness on and off the field. Crafted from over 400 herbs with the knowledge and wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine, our herbal medicine can provide natural pain relief and support your overall well-being. These remedies provide a safe and effective way to treat both symptoms and enhance athletic performance naturally. Herb combinations are hand-selected to personalize your sports medicine treatment, speeding up recovery, reducing inflammation, and optimizing your endurance. Our topical pain and injury formulations are ancient martial arts formulations handcrafted with traditional methods and the best ingredients. In addition to internal herbals, these combinations speed up both hard and soft tissue repair while managing pain.
Nutrition
Holistic nutrition in sports medicine goes beyond dietary guidelines. It’s a lifestyle approach that empowers athletes to reach their full potential through whole foods, personalized plans, and enhancing their mind-body connection. Proper fuel for your body and mind helps keep your energy up, focus strong, and recovery swift. Holistic sports medicine experts and nutritionists alike created nutritional plans tailored to your specific athletic activities, ensuring proper caloric and nutrient density.
Meditation
In addition to physical training, athletes benefit from enhancing mental wellness. Mindfulness practices like meditation can enhance focus, reduce stress, and boost resilience when faced with challenges on and off the field. Performance anxiety or feelings of inadequacy can wreak havoc on sports participation. Regardless of your chosen sport, guided meditation can help you hone in on the aspects of athleticism that are important to you, leaving stressors behind and lowering cortisol levels.
Testimonials
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Art of Acupuncture has the best service providers around. Emily takes care of my injuries and baseline general well being with incredible empathy and skill. I’ve experienced both cupping and acupuncture with A of A in search of relief from acute injury and as well as a training aid to…
– Rachel Dacks
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Emily was fantastic! She listened closely to my needs and I felt better after one treatment from her than I did after several weeks of physical therapy. I look forward to seeing her again. She is wonderful!
– Billy Harbick
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I’ve been treated for neck, shoulder, and arm pain with electric radiation to my fingers. It took five sessions to eliminate the symptoms, and they give me a rub to use at night(very effective) Kate was my acupuncturist and was very professional. They know what to do.
– Tareq Allan
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“I started seeing Kecia a couple of years of ago for some injury related pain and she provided great relief”
– Lisa Kirk
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“Emily Armstrong AP treated me for a torn gastrocnemius muscle. Immediately, I felt so much better after treatment. And my recovery was weeks shorter because of her expertise. Take this ol’ guy’s advice: If you have an injury, get over to Art of Acupuncture ASAP.”
– Joe
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“Emily is amazing! I’ve been going here for 3 years now and she is super professional, and takes care of all of my specific needs! You can’t put a price on self care. 10/10”
– Berni Belanger
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“Hannah Winner is wonderful. She relieved my pain almost immediately and is a joy to work with. The Arts of Acupuncture building has plenty of easy parking, serene vibes, and convenient online booking. Exceptional experience from beginning to end. Highly recommend!”
– Jennifer Rothenberg
Holistic Sports Medicine
Injury
Sports injuries range in severity and type but typically involve painful damage to bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments that can be prevented and alleviated with holistic sports medicine treatments.
Orthopedic
Holistic orthopedics comprehensively covers musculoskeletal health, taking into consideration how your mind, hormones, and overall well-being impact your body and athleticism.
Nutrition
Nutrition for athletes involves fueling your body and mind with whole foods and dietary supplements designed to optimize performance and enhance recovery.
Sports Medicine From The Experts
“Acupuncture offers more than just healing for sports injuries—it restores balance to the body. From sprains and strains to tendinitis and joint pain, acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine targets the root of sports injuries, promoting faster recovery, reducing inflammation, and enhancing mobility for athletes at every level.”
— Dr. Hannah Winner, DACM, AP, FABORM
Our Sports Medicine Experts & Practitioners
Emily
DOM, AP, RH(AHG)
Specialties: Acute & Chronic Pain, Menopause, Internal Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Gua Sha, Meditation
Kecia
DOM, AP
Specialties: Pain Management, Trauma, Perimenopause, Addiction Recovery and Fibromyalgia
Hannah
DACM, AP, FABORM
Specialties: Fertility – Natural & IVF, Pediatrics, Chronic Pain, Trauma, Mental Health, Neurological Disorders
Katie
DOM, AP
Specialties: Fertility- Natural & IVF, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Chronic Illness and Pain, Microneedling
Nikita
DOM, AP
Specialties: Sports Injury and Pain Management, Dry Needling/Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), Needling, Internal Medicine, Facial Conditions, Digestion, Teen Athletes, General Gynecology
Sports Medicine Concerns We Address
PEMF mats (pulsed electromagnetic field therapy) deliver additional benefits for your session. These mats provide photon light, far-infrared heat therapy with PEMF on jade, tourmaline, and amethyst, helping with relaxation, detoxification, and energy restoration. PEMF mats are in every treatment room and are complimentary in all treatments, but we turn them off for pregnancy and people with pacemakers or other electronic devices implanted.
Pain Management
Natural pain management in sports medicine involves physical therapy, strength training, massage therapy, and herbal remedies to target pain and promote healing holistically.
Muscle Tension
Preventing injury and reducing pain involves releasing muscle tension through massage, hot and cold therapy, and natural supplements that relax muscles and speed up healing.
Joint Pain
Holistic healing for joint pain from sports includes massage, acupuncture, diet changes, and herbal remedies that reduce inflammation and ease pain.
Performance Anxiety
Holistic sports medicine involves treating your mind in addition to your body with mindfulness practices like meditation that reduce anxiety and allow you to navigate high-pressure situations with ease.
Damaged Tissue
Sports can cause tissue damage like tears, fractures, sprains/strains, contusions, and spinal issues, and holistic sports medicine like proper nutrition and enhanced circulation can promote tissue repair and resilience.
Foot & Ankle Issues
Many athletic activities can result in foot and ankle injuries like sprains, and natural healing treatments like acupuncture can help reduce pain and speed up recovery.
Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow
Any elbow injury from athletic activities can be called tennis elbow, and holistic sports medicine can help treat it by reducing inflammation, promoting healing, and reducing pain.
Illness Prevention
Staving off illness is important for athletes and holistic sports medicine approaches like proper nutrition and stress management can reduce the risk of getting sick.
Nutrition
Focusing on eating whole, nutrient-dense foods that meet dietary needs can give athletes the energy and recovery time they need to perform their best, which also helps with orthopedic surgical recovery.
Range of Motion
We focus on improving range of motion, reducing inflammation, and enhancing circulation, which collectively support injury recovery and optimize athletic performance.
What We Know: Additional Sports Medicine Resources
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