Business Details
Expert Dry Needling & Acupuncture Services in Portland
To The Point PDX is a specialized clinic dedicated to providing precision-based dry needling and acupuncture treatments for musculoskeletal pain, chronic conditions, and athletic performance enhancement. Our certified practitioners utilize evidence-based techniques to target trigger points, improve mobility, and promote natural healing. With expertise in both dry needling and traditional acupuncture, we offer personalized treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs. Our team combines advanced training from institutions like Pacific College of Health Sciences and National University of Natural Medicine to deliver effective care.We specialize in treating conditions such as central sensitization syndrome, sports injuries, and chronic pain disorders while maintaining strict safety protocols. Our clinic integrates manual therapy and modern medical approaches with traditional Chinese medicine principles. Patients benefit from transparent pricing structures, insurance compatibility, and flexible treatment packages designed for optimal outcomes. We serve both local and traveling patients with convenient Portland, Oregon, accommodations and maintain active community engagement through educational outreach and media appearances.
Services
Dry Needling
Acupuncture
Animal Acupuncture
Bodywork Therapy
Travel Accommodations
Muscle Pain Treatment
Sports Injury Recovery
Chronic Pain Management
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Trigger Point Release
Highlights and features
- Certified dry needling specialists with doctoral-level training
- Personalized treatment plans combining modern and traditional techniques
- Proven success treating complex conditions like central sensitization syndrome
- In-network with major insurance providers
- Featured in national publications and medical podcasts
What people say
First rate skills
Effective treatments
Pain relief
Personalized care
Expertise
Services
Dry Needling
Dry needling targets muscle trigger points using solid filament needles to release tension and improve mobility. This technique effectively treats chronic pain, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal conditions by stimulating local twitch responses. Patients experience accelerated recovery through increased blood flow and endorphin release, with treatment plans typically requiring 6-10 sessions for optimal results.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture restores bodily energy balance through strategic needle placement at traditional acupoints. This Chinese medicine practice addresses stress, digestive issues, fertility concerns, and chronic pain conditions. Treatments include 20-40 minutes of needle retention, with most patients requiring 10-20 sessions for sustained benefits using ultra-thin, silicon-coated needles.
Bodywork Therapy
Manual muscle therapy complements needling treatments through hands-on soft tissue manipulation. This approach addresses muscle imbalances, improves circulation, and enhances treatment outcomes for both acute and chronic conditions. Sessions focus on specific areas of tension while promoting overall relaxation and structural alignment for improved physical function.
Travel Accommodations
Travel accommodations support patients visiting from outside Portland with lodging partnerships near our clinic. We coordinate stays at nearby hotels like The Jupiter Hotel and DoubleTree while maintaining treatment schedules. This service ensures convenient access to multi-session treatment plans for travelers seeking specialized pain management solutions unavailable in their local areas.
Central Sensitization Treatment
Central sensitization treatment addresses chronic pain conditions through targeted nervous system modulation. Our approach disrupts pain feedback loops between central and peripheral nervous systems, offering relief for diagnoses like fibromyalgia and interstitial cystitis. Treatments combine dry needling with neurological retraining techniques to reduce hypersensitivity and improve quality of life for patients with complex pain disorders.
People
Dr. Sarah Stevens
Owner & Lead Practitioner
Doctor of Acupuncture with dual licensing in Oregon and Minnesota, specializing in dry needling research and corporate acupuncture. Faculty member at National University of Natural Medicine and nationally recognized expert in sports injury prevention.
Christina Lambert
Licensed Acupuncturist
Certified acupuncturist with expertise in traditional Chinese medicine techniques and patient-centered care approaches. Specializes in stress reduction and women's health conditions through acupuncture treatments.
Questions
What differentiates dry needling from acupuncture?
Dry needling targets muscle trigger points using thicker needles for physical therapy purposes, while acupuncture uses thinner needles at traditional energy points for holistic balance.
Which conditions respond best to treatment?
Chronic pain syndromes, sports injuries, muscle tension disorders, and nervous system sensitization conditions show significant improvement with our combined treatment approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, PacificSource, and Providence Health Insurance, with superbills available for other providers.
How many treatments will I need?
Treatment plans typically require 6-10 sessions for dry needling and 10-20 sessions for acupuncture, depending on condition severity and individual response.
Are treatments painful?
Most patients experience minimal discomfort with our ultra-thin needles, with dry needling producing brief muscle twitches that indicate effective trigger point release.
Do you treat animals?
Yes, we offer specialized animal acupuncture for pets and performance animals with musculoskeletal conditions or chronic pain issues.
