Derek Kirkham, LAc

Seattle Acupuncture, headed by Dr. Derek Kirkham, is a professional healthcare service located in the charming Capitol Hill area of Seattle. We are dedicated to providing a holistic and natural approach to pain relief, sports injury recovery, and integrative cancer care. Our mission is to help our clients get back to doing what they love, free from pain, stress, and health struggles.

Dr. Derek Kirkham, with a full doctorate and years of teaching experience at Bastyr University, is an expert in Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine. He is committed to providing the highest quality experience and knowledge to treat the root problems, unravel chronic conditions, and give fast relief. Our clients' testimonials speak volumes about the effectiveness of our treatments.

Our Services

At Seattle Acupuncture, we offer a wide range of services designed to heal and treat the root cause naturally, safely, and painlessly. Our services include:

• Pain relief and management
• Sports injury recovery
• Integrative cancer care
• Relief from headaches and migraines
• Joint pain treatment
• Low back pain relief
• Neck pain treatment
• Plantar fasciitis therapy
• Bodywork therapies
• Low-level laser therapy

As a licensed personal trainer, Dr. Kirkham not only treats injuries and alleviates pain but also provides practical recovery plans to prevent re-occurrence. Our integrative cancer care, designed to complement cancer treatment, provides natural solutions to manage pain and nausea effectively.

Insurance Coverage

We accept most insurance plans that cover acupuncture and East Asian Medicine, making holistic healthcare easily accessible under your existing insurance. We encourage you to check with your provider to verify your coverage and benefits.

The Acupuncture Learning Center

Our Acupuncture Learning Center is designed to help you discover what Acupuncture is, how it works, and how to get the most out of it. With over 3,000 years of wisdom, Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine recognize the causes of health troubles are often not what you would expect, creating a path to healing by bringing natural alignment back to the body.

Chronic Pain Relief

If you struggle from chronic pain or a chronic health condition, you know the frustration of going to doctor after doctor with no results. At Seattle Acupuncture, we help patients get relief often when nothing else seemed to work. Our doctoral degree in integrative cancer care and pain management (DAOM) from Bastyr University gives us extra insight into relieving and managing chronic pain.

A Natural and Holistic Approach

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine use your body's own natural ability to heal. We believe in working with your existing care and treatment plans, adding another layer to your treatment for added pain relief and healing.

At Seattle Acupuncture, we are your partner in health and healing. We look forward to helping you find relief and healing from your very first session. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.