ACUPUNCTURE, elevated.
The art of acupuncture is incredibly important to our story because it’s how Pellegrino Healing Center got its start. Founder and owner Christine Pellegrino, M.S., L.Ac., started the center due to her own private acupuncture practice being in such high demand. To accommodate the growing need of acupuncture and other healing services in the community, she brought on more practitioners and expanded the offerings and amenities.
A core service, acupuncture continues to deliver successful and life-changing results to our patients.
Meet the Team
Unlock your body's healing potential.
Your body knows how to heal itself. Sometimes it just needs some guidance to remember how, and that is where acupuncture comes in. Acupuncture is a healing technique that has been utilized for thousands of years, originating in ancient China. Practitioners stimulate specific points in the body through the insertion of needles to alleviate symptoms.
Our acupuncturists use a unique Japanese style of acupuncture designed by world-renowned Master, Kiiko Matsumoto, in combination with Traditional Chinese Medicine, 5 Element, Trigger Point Acupuncture, and Electroacupuncture.
We go above and beyond...
Acupuncture at Pellegrino Healing Center is really something special. Our treatments last for approximately 60-minutes. Sometimes it may be a bit shorter and sometimes a bit longer, depending on what your practitioner feels is clinically indicated. You can expect to be here up to 75-minutes. Treatment includes a heated BioMat lining the bed (an approved FDA medical device) along with a blend of modalities that are incorporated such as infratonic therapy, aromatherapy and other healing modalities. Specific treatment modalities and acupuncture points are tailored to each patient, addressing individual concerns and helping bring the body back into balance.
We offer Herbal Medicine consultations with our Clinical Herbalist & Integrative Practitioner, Amber Merkens. For information on what we offer in herbal medicine, click here.
Our acupuncture treatments address a wide array of health issues, including:
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Anxiety & depression
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Headaches, including migraines
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Low back pain
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Neck pain
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Reproductive health
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Osteoarthritis
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Lyme disease
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Acid reflux
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Neurological and autoimmune disorders
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Peripheral neuropathy
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Fertility, endometriosis, menstrual cramps, menopause
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Prostatitis
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Respiratory disorders
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Allergies
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Insomnia
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Dental pain
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Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Discover the difference ...
Our heated acupuncture beds are lined with amethyst crystals.
Additional, complimentary healing tools.
INCLUDED WITH ALL ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENTS:
Amethyst Crystal Biomat
The BioMat is an FDA approved medical device that combines infrared light, negative ion technology, and the healing properties of Amethyst crystal to deliver its many benefits such as arthritis relief, skin vitalization, improved circulation, increased tissue oxygen, and alleviation of pain. The therapeutic components of the BioMat balance and stabilize the bodies systems and strengthen the body's own self-healing power.
AMETHYST CRYSTALS cover the entire surface of the BioMat and deliver both infrared and negative ions naturally. Here, amethyst crystal is not only used to focus the FIR energy of the BioMat but also helps to calm and protect the mind and nervous system.
Infratonic Therapy
Infratonic therapy accelerates muscle cell healing and reduces inflammation. Utilizing sound waves to penetrate deep into frenzied cells, Infratonic therapy returns cells to their calm, normal state so they can begin their natural healing protocols towards long-term relief. Infratonic therapy promotes healing and relief for any kind of injury or pain in tissues, muscles, and joints-from acute injuries to chronic spasms, traumatic accidents to menstrual cramps, and everything in between.
For more information about Infratonic visit the Infratonic Website.
Above and Beyond...
Acupuncture treatments at Pellegrino Healing Center go above and beyond. Our practitioners use the latest cutting-edge modalities to get you to a place of optimal health as quickly as possible. Based on your specific health goals, your practitioner may recommend that your treatment include some of the following modalities:
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ATP Resonance BioTherapy
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Bemer Therapy
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Cupping
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Essential Oils
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Gua Sha
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Infratonic Therapy
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Laser Therapy
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Moxibustion
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Tui na
Acupuncture Appointments
All new acupuncture patients will be booked in for a consultation, where a customized treatment plan will be created especially for you, and if you wish, you can start care immediately following your consultation.
Please call our office to schedule. Have your health insurance* information handy, so that our billing department can verify your insurance coverage for acupuncture. Different insurance companies and plans vary in deductibles, copays, and visit limits. Insurance information and coverage will be reviewed at your initial consultation.
*We are covered by an ever-growing number of insurances and currently participate with major healthcare plans such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, and MVP. We will also work with your out-of-network benefit.
Facial Rejuvenation
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is more than just a cosmetic treatment that enhances your natural beauty. Our signature facial rejuvenation acupuncture is a holistic and customized experience that promotes positive transformation at the constitutional level of the individual. Using pulse and tongue diagnostics to determine which specific acupuncture points your body needs, our treatment goes above and beyond, incorporate aromatherapy, BioMat Therapy on a bed lined with amethyst crystals, and targeted needling of both facial acu-points and supporting body points.
Consistent facial rejuvenation treatment acts as an acupuncture "facelift" helping:
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Improve collagen production and muscle tone
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Reduce under-eye bags and sagging
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Eliminate fine lines and diminish larger wrinkles
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Reduce the appearance of double chin
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Lift drooping eyelids
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Increase local blood and lymph circulation
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Reduce stress and promote total health and well-being
LED Light Therapy Add-on
To enhance your Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture you can add on LED Light Therapy to your session. LED Light Therapy is a non-toxic, pain-free, FDA-approved light therapy that delivers blue, red and near-infrared light energy simultaneously to safely improve cellular health by naturally regenerating skin and reducing inflammation. LED Light Therapy is scientifically proven to stimulate fibroblasts and to increase the production of collagen & elastin.
Pricing:
Facial Rejuvenation
60 minutes $150
Add-on LED Light Therapy:
$25 for 15 minutes
$50 for 30 minutes
Fertility, Pregnancy, & Postpartum Care
Fertility Care
We can help boost fertility naturally!
If you and your partner are having difficulty conceiving, we believe you can each benefit from acupuncture. Our fertility program helps develop an individualized plan to help couples resolve their fertility challenges and conceive naturally and safely. Achieving pregnancy through our fertility program is a true reminder of what our bodies are capable of with the right support.
Our Fertility Care Program utilizes an interdisciplinary toolkit including acupuncture, massage, herbal medicine, and nutritional counseling to help aid in:
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Reducing stress
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Improving blood supply to reproductive organs
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Stimulating hormones
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Regulating ovulation
Read our blog "3 Natural Ways to Boost Fertility"
Pregnancy Care
Our Pregnancy Care Program helps prevent or treat physical and emotional discomforts of pregnancy. Our holistic modalities help you manage pain and avoid the side effects of medications. Our Pregnancy Care program utilizes an interdisciplinary toolkit including acupuncture, massage, herbal medicine, and nutritional counseling which has been used successfully to treat:
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Anxiety
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Symptoms of depression
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Morning sickness and overall nausea
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Muscle aches, joint pains, and nerve pain
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Heartburn and hemorrhoids
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Sciatica (which is inflammation or pain in the sciatic nerve of the back)
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Joint pain
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Turn a breech baby in the womb
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Stimulate labor for an overdue baby
According to What to Expect, Acupuncture is one of the most popular natural fertility treatments, and not just for women. For men, it may increase sperm quality and count. Acupuncture can be a treatment in and of itself or it can be part of a holistic treatment plan that may include herbs, nutritional counseling or other holistic techniques.
Postpartum Care
After delivery, mom's need extra care, so we are here to offer support to postpartum moms and to nourish them during childbirth recovery. We work in tune with the needs of both new moms and dads during the “fourth trimester”.
Our postpartum care addresses:
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Breastfeeding/insufficient lactation
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Perineal discomfort
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Stress management
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Anxiety and depression
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Pain relief
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Mastitis
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Fatigue, and more.
Healthy Aging Care
Pellegrino Healing Center helps empower healthy aging
Our Healthy Aging Care program offers gentler and safer approaches to addressing common health conditions suffered by the elderly. Acupuncture is effective in treating osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, and may improve balance function in stroke patients. Mind-body modalities such as yoga are shown to provide a source of relaxation and mental clarity, which are beneficial to depression, anxiety and stress-related disorders, including insomnia, in older adults.
Our Healthy Aging Program includes a mix of modalities:
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Acupuncture
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Massage
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Nutrition
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Yoga
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Meditation
Healthy Aging Modalities help support many health benefits including:
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Reduced pain, anxiety, and depression
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Improved sleep patterns
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Mental clarity
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Balance
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Increased energy
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Memory
Read our blog "3 Unique Ways to Elevate the Elder Years"
Lyme Disease Care
Pellegrino Healing Center helps curb chronic Lyme
We are here to help patients who haven't had success with the standard antibiotic treatment or who want to try something in addition. Research suggests that acupuncture can strengthen the immune system. It has also been shown to help with symptoms like pain, insomnia, and anxiety that are often associated with Lyme. A specific dietary program can also work to address the overall inflammation and underlying gastrointestinal imbalances.
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Acupuncture
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IV Vitamin Therapy
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Massage
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Nutritional counseling
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Yoga
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Meditation
Modalities used for Lyme disease help to alleviate:
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Pain
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Anxiety
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Insomnia
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Inflammation
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Gastrointestinal issues
Healing modalities may be incorporated into your top-tier acupuncture treatment if directed by your practitioner for your personalized treatment plan. To learn more about the healing therapies that we use, click here.
Veterans Care
Pellegrino Healing Center's Veterans Care Program can help Veterans heal.
As reflected by the newly launched Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) "Whole Health System" Pellegrino Healing Center has developed an individualized program to help empower Veterans in health and wellness. For example, we've seen a significant reduction of PTSD symptoms in Veterans after acupuncture and massage therapy, both physically and psychologically. Integrative health plan options include:
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Acupuncture
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Therapeutic massage
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IASIS MicroCurrent Neurofeedback
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Noninvasive laser therapy
Community Acupuncture Clinic for PTSD & Stress Relief
Held the first Friday of the month. Free for Veterans and First Responders. Check our events page for more details: pellegrinohealingcenter.com/events.
Begin your healing journey with us today!
Fill out the form below or call our front desk at 845-233-5672.