Dry Needling

Dry needling is similar to acupuncture in that no medication is injected. The whole process simply involves cleaning the skin with a safe disinfectant wipe, inserting the needles into the involved tissue, and then potentially adding electrical stimulation if desired.

Typically, dry needling is actually not painful at all! Your therapist will do everything possible to minimize the feeling of the needle being inserted so that all you feel is the therapeutic and relaxing effects. Of course, every individual is different and we cannot guarantee you will not experience pain to some extent, but the process is not intended to be painful and should actually feel relaxing.

Dry needling creates a non-specific effect on the muscles and nervous system, meaning it can help with a wide variety of pain and injuries! Some examples include:

1) Headaches and migraines

2) Neck pain

3) Low back pain

4) Arm and leg joint pain

5) Sciatica

6) Plantar fasciitis

...and so much more!

No, most insurance plans do not cover dry needling.

Dry needling is offered through our Pain Management sessions and, for an individual session, is $100 for a 30-minute session. However, package options are available that reduce the cost by over 30% per session!

Dry needling is not appropriate for situations involving the following:

1) Complete loss of sensation in the involved area

2) Significant cognitive deficits of the client

3) Areas with open wounds

4) Areas with significant lymphedema

5) Areas with signs of infection

6) Clients with allergies to metal

...and others. Your therapist will provide a thorough screen and documentation to ensure dry needling would be appropriate in your case.