Sports Medicine
Whether you’re training for a race, hitting the gym, or just trying to stay active, I help athletes and active people recover from injuries and get back to doing what they love. My approach combines orthopedic acupuncture with functional medicine to address not just the injury, but the imbalances that led to it — so you come back stronger and stay in the game.
A Few I See Regularly
- Tennis Elbow — lateral elbow pain from repetitive gripping and swinging; I treat the tendon and the mechanics behind it.
- Golfer’s Elbow — inner elbow pain from overuse; targeted treatment to calm irritation and restore function.
- IT Band Syndrome — sharp outer knee pain common in runners and cyclists; I address the tightness and the movement patterns causing it.
- Shoulder Pain — rotator cuff strains and impingement from overhead sports; treatment to rebuild stability and range of motion.
- Knee Pain — sprains, strains, and overuse injuries; orthopedic acupuncture to reduce pain and support healing.
- Plantar Fasciitis — stubborn heel pain that sidelines runners; I treat the fascia and the mechanics of your stride.
- Post-Surgical Rehab — support your body’s recovery after surgery; I help reduce pain, calm inflammation, and restore strength and mobility.
My Approach
I treat sports injuries the way an athlete thinks about training: with a clear diagnosis, a targeted plan, and attention to the whole system. Orthopedic acupuncture lets me work directly on the injured tissue — calming inflammation, restoring blood flow, and accelerating healing. Functional medicine helps me look at the bigger picture: your recovery capacity, nutrition, sleep, and movement patterns that may be holding you back. My goal isn’t just to get you out of pain — it’s to get you back to full performance and keep you there.
Supplements I often suggest
For sports medicine, these are the supplements I suggest most often in my practice:
- PerfectAmino Powder, Mixed Berry (BodyHealth) — Essential amino acids for muscle protein synthesis — no calories, won’t break a fast.
- Creatine Monohydrate Powder, Unflavored (Designs for Health) — Supports muscle growth and performance when paired with resistance training.
- OmegAvail Hi-Po Fish Oil (Designs for Health) — 1,600 mg EPA/DHA per serving with lipase for absorption — no fishy aftertaste.
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