"Where there is movement, there is no pain. Where there is pain, there is no movement."
PERSONALIZED TREATMENTS FOR FASTER HEALING AND IMPROVED MOTION
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The Medicine of Movement
Jennifer E. Ross, MS, L.Ac., Dipl. OM., utilizes her orthopedic acupuncture and herbal medicine training, and years of studying the body’s natural healing process to provide a series of effective treatments designed to help heal your body’s movement, function and balance. Jennifer treats a wide range of complaints – from common sports injuries to chronic pain to women's health. More about Jennifer
Associate acupuncturist, Dr. Renée Boudreau, L.Ac., DACM, specializes in orthopedics, and holistic facial rejuvenation. She uses dry needling and addresses postural alignment for a whole body, connected treatment of pain, injury, and rehabilitation. In her practice of holistic facial rejuvenation, Dr. Renée offers microneedling, cosmetic acupuncture, and LED light therapy treatments that enhance skin appearance by stimulating collagen and elastin production.. More about Renée.
Acupuncture
There are many different styles of acupuncture, and our practitioners are versed in different styles to suit your individual needs. For pain and injury, we use Orthopedic Acupuncture and Dry Needling, often with electro-stimulation - a combination we find works best for pain relief and tissue healing. Beyond pain relief, we draw on extensive east-west training to diagnose and treat the underlying causes of dis-ease. Acupuncture is a safe and effective system of medicine, due to it's strong balancing effect on the musculo-skeletal, neurological and meridian systems. Read more.
Dry Needling
Dry Needling is a therapy that effectively treats myofascial pain syndrome, which accounts for 85-95% of the cases in a pain clinic. Dry needling works to deactivate tight, ropey, tender points in muscle tissue called trigger points, the major cause of myofascial pain. This deactivation not only reduces pain, but has been shown to improve mood, increase function and range of motion, and decrease the level of disability. As acupuncturists doing dry needling, we also use knowledge of qi and blood movement, acupuncture channel theory, and needling expertise to optimize each treatment. Read more.
Bodywork
Manual therapies have been used for centuries - not just for relaxation - but for promoting recovery from injury and pain. At Ross Acupuncture, we use traditional Asian modalities like Cupping, Moxibustion, Gua Sha, Tuina and topical herbal remedies. Carefully considering the patient's stage of injury and other factors, we apply the appropriate technique to facilitate blood and lymph circulation, release lactic acid buildup, break up scars and stimulate regeneration of healthy tissue.
Microneedling and Facial Rejuvenation
Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that can significantly improve the appearance of your skin. This innovative treatment involves the use of fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin’s top layer, which triggers the body’s natural healing process. As the skin heals, it produces more collagen and elastin—proteins that help keep your skin firm, smooth, and youthful. Read more.
Facial rejuvenation acupuncture uses fine needles to stimulate collagen, improve circulation, reduce wrinkles, tighten skin, and enhance a youthful complexion. It can be performed on its own or paired with microneedling for enhanced revitalization. Learn more here.
[Jennifer] is by far the most gifted practitioner I have worked with since relocating to the Bay Area five years ago… her work is precise, her energy grounded and clean. I feel so grateful. Thank you Jen!! – Rebecca R. (Yelp)
I went in with some minor back and neck pain and walked out feeling much better and more energized!! Thank you, Jen!! – Trigger F (Yelp)
Jen Ross has made my recovery from 2 foot surgeries better than my traditional medical practitioners. Physical therapy was not able to advance my recovery but acupuncture DID. – Harietta U. (Yelp)
Jennifer… is exceptionally skilled, thorough and friendly. When something is amiss medically, I see Jennifer first and consider an MD afterwards - that is, if it is still necessary. – Sara W. (Yelp)
I would recommend [Jennifer] to anyone looking for help with relieving pain, in fact, I have already told several people, and I only saw her this morning. – Derek D. (Yelp)
[Jennifer] treated the excruciating pain in my right leg and hip (sciatica)... I had attempted to "live with" for more than ten months. I have never again experienced the problem since our second session twelve weeks ago. – Phyllis K. (Yelp)
Suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome & was scheduled for surgery in Sept., I tried acupuncture with Jennifer. Two visits, & I already have feeling back in, what was once completely numb, my index finger! If my sensory functions remain -- I'm NOT having the surgery. Wonderful experience. – Joanna R (Yelp)