Precise relief for stubborn tension.
What is Dry Needling?
Dry needling uses a very thin, sterile, single-use needle, just 0.33 mm wide, to reach the tissue that keeps you tight and sore. "Dry" simply means nothing is injected.
Most people think dry needling is just for muscle knots. That's part of it, but Ellie's training goes further. She can also gently treat tendons, the spots where muscle attaches to bone, and the tissue around nerves that feel pinched or irritated. That means she can go after the real source of your pain, not just the knot you can feel.
Ellie is certified in dry needling for the upper body (head, face, neck, shoulders, arms and hands) through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT).
What a session feels like
Ellie checks how you move, then places a few needles in and around the tight spots. You may feel a brief ache or twitch, followed by release. Most needles stay in for a few minutes, and as you progress, sessions may include gentle electrical stimulation. Afterward, the area can feel sore for a day or two, like after a good workout.
Good fit for
Neck and upper-back tightness from desk work or phone use
Whiplash after a car accident or fall
Tension headaches, migraines, and headaches that start in the neck
Jaw pain, clenching or clicking (TMJ)
Neck joint pain and stiffness
A pinched nerve in the neck, with pain, numbness or tingling down the arm
Shoulder pain when reaching overhead (shoulder impingement)
Shoulder knots that massage doesn't quite reach
Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
Carpal tunnel symptoms, like numbness and tingling in the hand
Forearm, wrist and hand tension from repetitive work, lifting kids, or sport
Is it acupuncture?
No. Both use thin needles, but they come from different ideas. Acupuncture is based on traditional Chinese medicine and the flow of energy, or qi. Dry needling is based on modern anatomy. Ellie chooses where to place each needle using research-based guidelines for specific muscle, nerve and joint problems.
Pricing & Packages
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Your first visit starts with an assessment: Ellie asks about your pain, watches how you move, and checks where the tension is coming from. Then she explains her plan and begins your first dry needling treatment, so you know exactly what to expect.
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A focused follow-up session that targets the muscles, tendons and tissue that need it most, like a tight neck, sore shoulder or achy forearm. As you progress, sessions may include gentle electrical stimulation.
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$42.50 a session. A great start for stubborn tension that keeps coming back.
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$40 a session. A steady rhythm for ongoing neck, shoulder or arm pain.
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$37.50 a session, the best value. Ideal if you're working through a longer-standing issue.
Packages are good for 6 months from purchase. Free to reschedule more than 24 hours ahead.
Not recommended if you're pregnant, have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners, have an active infection in the area, or have a phobia of needles. Tell Ellie about any of these before booking.
