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Dry Needling

Some muscles hold tension that stretching and massage never quite reach. Dry needling uses a very thin needle to release those trigger points directly, so the muscle can let go and we can retrain it. I am certified in dry needling and use it alongside hands-on work and strength training, never as a standalone fix.

Sound familiar?

Knots that keep coming back

Deep glute or hip tightness

Low back tension that will not let go

Scar tissue sensitivity after birth or surgery

Relief from massage that never lasts

How dry needling helps

A trigger point is a small patch of muscle stuck in contraction. The needle reaches it directly, which brings blood flow to the spot and resets how the muscle fires. In my practice that means:

Release for deep muscles in the hips, glutes, and back that hands cannot fully reach

Less guarding and tension around scars, including C-section scars

A window of looser, calmer muscle we use right away for retraining

Part of a complete plan with hands-on treatment and strength work, not a quick fix on its own

I had a really long labor that resulted in a C-section and her dry needling and scar massage is seriously so amazing! She really knows her stuff and I am very grateful for all her help.

Katrina Froelich

★★★★★ · Google review

What a visit looks like

We find the real drivers

I assess how you move and which muscles are overworking, not just where it hurts.

Release the trigger points

Needling where it will help, combined with hands-on treatment. Always explained first, always your choice.

Retrain so it lasts

Strength and movement work so the tension does not simply come back next month.

Common questions

Does dry needling hurt?

The needles are very thin, so most people feel little at insertion. When a trigger point releases you may feel a brief twitch or a deep ache, and some soreness for a day or so afterward is normal. I check in throughout and adjust to what you are comfortable with.

Is dry needling the same as acupuncture?

They use the same thin needles, but the reasoning is different. Acupuncture follows traditional Chinese medicine. Dry needling is based on anatomy: the needle targets a specific trigger point in a specific muscle to release it and reset how it fires.

Do I have to get dry needling as part of my treatment?

No. It is one tool among many, and it is always your choice. If needling is not for you, we get to the same goal with hands-on work, movement retraining, and strength work.

Wondering if dry needling could help you?

Tell Dr. Kylie what's going on and she'll get back to you within one business day.

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