How we Approach Acupuncture at Rolfing and Body Therapies

At Rolfing and Body Therapies, acupuncture is offered as part of a comprehensive, integrative care model designed to support pain relief, recovery, hormonal health, and nervous system balance. Our approach to acupuncture in Playa Vista goes beyond symptom management. We focus on understanding how structural alignment, fascial tension, and nervous system regulation influence your overall health.

Acupuncture works by stimulating specific points on the body to support circulation, reduce tension, regulate internal systems, and restore balance. When integrated with fascial bodywork and movement therapy, it becomes a powerful tool for helping the body resolve stress-related tension patterns, improve resilience, and support long-term recovery.

Techniques Offered

1. Acupuncture
   Precise placement of sterile needles to regulate the nervous system, improve circulation, and support recovery.

2. Cupping therapy
   Helps release fascial restriction, improve blood flow, and reduce muscle tension.

3. Gua Sha
   A gentle scraping technique used to mobilize fascia, improve circulation, and support healing.

4. Acupressure
   Manual stimulation of acupuncture points to support nervous system balance and pain relief.

Integrative Care for Pain, Recovery & Nervous System Balance

Pain, injury, and chronic tension often reflect deeper imbalances involving the fascia, nervous system, and movement patterns. Acupuncture helps regulate these systems by supporting parasympathetic activation, the state in which the body can repair, recover, and restore.

Many clients seek acupuncture in Playa Vista to help with:

• Chronic pain (neck, back, shoulders, hips, knees)

• Headaches and migraines

• Stress, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation

• Jaw tension, TMJ, and facial pain

• Digestive issues and bloating

• Hormonal imbalances, PMS, perimenopause support

• Sleep disturbances and fatigue

• Post-injury or post-surgical recovery

What Makes Our Acupuncture Different

• Authentic Acupuncture

  Our lead acupuncturist received her formal education and clinical training in China, where acupuncture originated. As both an experienced practitioner and teacher, she brings a depth of knowledge rooted in traditional practice while integrating modern clinical understanding.

• Precision Instead of Protocols

Acupuncture is more than placing needles in standardized locations. Every treatment is individualized based on your presentation that day. Needle placement, depth, technique, and point selection are carefully chosen to address the underlying patterns contributing to your symptoms rather than simply following a protocol.

• Designed Around Your Health—Not Insurance Requirements

  Insurance reimbursement often requires shorter visits and standardized treatment protocols. We intentionally remain out-of-network so every session can be fully customized around you rather than dictated by billing codes or time restrictions.

  This allows us to spend more time understanding your health history, movement patterns, lifestyle, stress, recovery, and goals before creating a treatment plan.

• More than Needles - Every Session is Hands-On

  Needle therapy is only one part of your treatment. Depending on your needs, your session may also include:

  • Gua Sha
  • Therapeutic cupping
  • Manual soft tissue techniques
  • Gentle fascial bodywork
  • Mobility and movement recommendations
  • Lifestyle guidance

  Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, we select the techniques most appropriate for your body that day.