
Kristi Swicegood
California & National Board Certified Acupuncturist & Herbalist
Natural Relief
for Pain
Treat the pain. Understand what's driving it.
Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something needs attention. Whether it’s a new injury, chronic tension or discomfort that has been lingering for years, my approach is to look beyond where it hurts and consider the larger pattern contributing to it.
Acupuncture stimulates the nervous system and can influence the way pain signals are processed while encouraging circulation, muscle relaxation and the body’s natural pain-relieving mechanisms.
My goal isn’t simply to quiet the pain temporarily. It’s to help your body move out of the cycle of tension, inflammation and compensation that can keep pain going.

Treatments
Restore balance and vitality
Pain rarely exists in isolation. Stress, sleep, posture, previous injuries, inflammation, hormonal changes and nervous system regulation can all influence how your body experiences and recovers from pain.
Depending on what I find, treatment may combine acupuncture with cupping, infrared heat, herbal medicine, nutritional support and lifestyle recommendations.
Every treatment is individualized to what your body needs that day.
Chronic Back Pain
Targeted Relief & Causation Focus
Acupuncture effectively addresses persistent discomfort in the lower and upper back by releasing muscle tension and improving circulation.
Repetitive Strain Injuries
Pain Relief & Management Techniques
Treat carpal tunnel, tendonitis, and other overuse injuries by promoting tissue repair and reducing localized swelling.
Sciatica & Nerve Pain
Pain & Pressure Relief
Assist in calming nerve inflammation and reducing pressure on the sciatic nerve to alleviate shooting pain and numbness.
Neck & Shoulder Tension
Pain Relief & Heat Therapy
Relieve stress-related tightness and postural strain through localized needle placement and traditional cupping integration.
Joint Pain & Arthritis
Pain Relief & Slowed Progression
Target joint inflammation and stiffness to improve range of motion and decrease daily discomfort associated with arthritic markers.