Acupuncture in Kansas City
Acupuncture is available at our office at 1815 Grand Blvd. It can be used on its own or alongside chiropractic care, physiotherapy and rehabilitation as part of a plan built around you.
What Is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture places very thin, solid, sterile needles at specific points on the body. It comes from traditional Chinese medicine and is widely used today for musculoskeletal pain and tension, such as back pain, neck pain and tension headaches.
The needles are much finer than the needles used for injections, and nothing is injected. Most people feel a brief pinch or a dull ache as a needle settles, and many find the session relaxing.
At KC Wellness and Physiotherapy, acupuncture can be one part of a broader plan. Our approach is to look for the underlying causes of pain and restricted movement and to combine care that supports normal function.
Acupuncture May Be Worth Asking About If You Have
- Back or neck pain that keeps returning
- Tension headaches linked to tight neck and shoulder muscles
- Muscle tension from stress, work or long hours at a desk
- Joint discomfort that limits your daily activities
- An interest in drug-free options alongside your other care
- Questions about how acupuncture compares with dry needling
What to Expect
- A conversation about your health history and what you want help with
- Thin, sterile, single-use needles
- A plan that can combine acupuncture with chiropractic care or physiotherapy
- Guidance on what to expect during and after your session
- Available without a prescription
How Acupuncture Fits Your Care
Start With Your History
Your visit begins with your health history, your symptoms and your goals, so acupuncture fits your overall plan.
A Plan Built Around You
Acupuncture can be used on its own or together with chiropractic care, physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Ongoing Support
How you respond is reviewed as care continues, and the plan is adjusted to what is working for you.
Benefits
Drug-Free Option
Acupuncture involves no medication, which some people prefer to explore alongside their other care.
May Ease Muscle Tension
Many people use acupuncture to help relax tight, overworked muscles in the back, neck and shoulders.
Works With Your Other Care
It can be combined with chiropractic care, physiotherapy and exercise as part of one plan.
Available Without a Prescription
You do not need a prescription to be seen at KC Wellness and Physiotherapy.
What to Expect
Before Your Session
You share your health history, medications and goals. Tell us if you are pregnant, take blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder.
During Your Session
You rest comfortably while thin needles are placed and left in for a short time, then removed.
Afterward
Some people feel relaxed; mild soreness or a small bruise at a needle site can happen and usually fades quickly.
About the practice
KC Wellness and Physiotherapy was founded by Dr. Kowin Casey, DC, a chiropractic physician who received a certification in physiotherapy with an emphasis in sports rehabilitation.
Common Questions About Acupuncture
Does acupuncture hurt?
Most people feel a brief pinch or a dull, heavy sensation as a needle is placed. The needles are very thin, and many people find the session relaxing.
How is acupuncture different from dry needling?
Both use thin, sterile needles. Acupuncture comes from traditional Chinese medicine and uses specific points on the body, while dry needling targets tight trigger points in a muscle. Both are available at our office, and we can talk through which fits your needs.
Can I combine acupuncture with chiropractic care or physiotherapy?
Yes. Acupuncture can be one part of a plan that also includes chiropractic care, physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Do I need a prescription?
No. Care at KC Wellness and Physiotherapy is available without a prescription.
Is acupuncture covered by insurance?
We accept all major insurance plans, but coverage for acupuncture varies from plan to plan. Call our office at (913) 424-2410 to confirm your coverage before your visit.
Related Services
Related Service
Dry Needling
Thin, sterile needles placed into tight trigger points, with optional electrical stimulation.
Related Service
Massage Therapy
Hands-on work on tight muscles and soft tissue that can complement your other care.
Related Condition
Headaches and Migraines
How tension in the neck and shoulders can connect to recurring headaches.
Ask About Acupuncture
Request an appointment online or call our office at (913) 424-2410. We are at 1815 Grand Blvd. in Kansas City.