Orthopedic Acupuncture

Dry Needling

Traditional Chinese Medicine

  • Resonance Sports Acupuncture was founded by Lauren Mendez, Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist. Services include orthopedic acupuncture, dry needling and micro-current therapy. At Resonance Sports Acupuncture our goal is to offer an effective, minimally invasive treatment to common sports and overuse injuries, chronic pain, peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia and neurological conditions. Sports Acupuncture is a specialty that employs orthopedic acupuncture techniques with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Micro-current therapy is non-invasive and virtually painless. We work with competitive athletes, active people of all ages and anyone dealing with an injury, chronic pain, nerve pain or those wishing to prevent injuries and to maintain optimal performance.

  • Sports Acupuncture

    Sports, or orthopedic acupuncture, is an acupuncture speciality within the realm of TCM. We utilize orthopedic or dry needling techniques in combination with traditional Chinese meridian acupuncture and neuro-acupuncture approaches for chronic pain, musculoskeletal conditions, sports or overuse injuries, nerve impingement, complications from motor vehicle accidents, muscle sprains, tendonitis, osteoarthritis, and the list goes on.

  • Micro Current Therapy

    Frequency specific microcurrent (FSM) therapy is a non-invasive (no needles) technique utilizing low level electrical microcurrent (one millionth of an ampere). Specific frequencies are used depending on the condition and tissue effected to reduce inflammation, repair tissue and reduce pain. FSM is used to treat nerve pain, muscle pain, inflammation, scar tissue, sports injuries, shingles, fibromyalgia, arthritis, IBS, bone fractures, and more. FSM is non-invasive and virtually painless.

  • Dry Needling

    Dry needling is orthopedic acupuncture and is very effective at resolving myofascial pain and preventing and speeding recovery from injuries. Acupuncture needles are used to release trigger points or knots in muscles that develop with overuse, repetitive motion or injuries. This technique is very effective in reducing pain, improving muscle strength, condition and performance. There will be some sensation with this procedure, but most people say the benefits far outweigh any discomfort felt during treatment. I always work with the patient and adjust my technique to ensure you are most comfortable during the treatment.

About Lauren

Lauren Mendez, L.Ac., CMTPT is a CA and CO state licensed acupuncturist and is nationally certified in Oriental medicine through NCCAOM. Lauren has furthered her training in orthopedic acupuncture over the past 7 years through her continuing education. She is passionate about offering an effective, minimally invasive solution to common sports and overuse injuries to her patients. She also holds her certification in holistic nutrition through Bauman College. Lauren has a background in classical ballet and is an avid hiker and runner. She has been trained in Shiatsu, Tui Na, and Craniosacral Therapy and holds her advanced certification in Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, also known as Dry Needling. Lauren loves human anatomy and offers an intuitive touch.

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testimonials

  • Lauren is the best dry needler I have ever been to and I have been to a ton. She knows exactly what to do and she is really great at understanding that athletes want to get back to their training. I feel amazing after every session.

    Rose Kiernan

  • I've been seeing Lauren for the past year or so going in at least once a month to get dry needled. This is my favorite recovery modality as I get immediate feedback that it is working. Lauren is a great practitioner because she is caring, knowledgeable, and works with you throughout the session to make sure you are comfortable and getting the most out of it.

    Juan Vargas

  • I have been going to Lauren for sports acupuncture for over a year and she has been a lifesaver! I train for Ironman triathlons and ultramarathons and seeing her for needling on a consistent basis has been one of the main reasons I have not been injured during that time. Needling has resolved any muscle aggravation I have experienced. Lauren is very knowledgeable about the muscles in the body and conducts her business professionally. I highly recommend Lauren!

    Jenna Carosio

  • Lauren is so knowledgeable and such a healer! I’ve tried many other modalities for back pain and Lauren is the only one that has really helped me. Thank you so much!

    Justin Williams

  • I have been seeing Lauren for almost a year and she has helped my pain levels a lot. Lauren knows what she’s doing and she is very caring and will talk you through the treatment totally recommend

    Matias Reynoso

  • Lauren is the best acupuncturist I’ve seen and cannot recommend her enough! She has an unparalleled knowledge of anatomy and excellent palpitation skills. I was searching for a sports medicine focused acupuncturist and so happy I found her for relief from my lower back/hip/shoulder pain from years of cycling and office work.

    Jess Daniels

  • I have been seeing Lauren for sports acupuncture for over a year through multiple shoulder dislocations and a shoulder surgery, and she has been a critical factor in each of those recoveries! I feel, see, and measure significant improvements after every session. I highly recommend seeing her for treating injuries, improving functional range of motion, and generally feeling much better!

    Reed Rachal

  • I have had chronic shoulder problems for 4 years and Lauren is one of the only practitioners I can count on to give me relief and calm my neck and shoulder down.

    She is knowledgeable, combines all her skills into a well-rounded treatment, and gets athletes back in the game quicker.

    Sierra Bergsgaard

  • I see Lauren for running related tightness in my legs and lower back and she is fantastic! She quickly identifies tight spots and helps me recover much faster so I can get back to the trails!

    Andrew Whittle

  • When I first met Lauren, I had been switching physical therapists as well as chiropractors for 5+ years with no relief or progress in sight. She took my history into account(trauma body) and we started with small baby steps. One thing that stood out was she was also educating me in each our sessions which lead to a massive empowerment for myself.

    1.7 years and I have seen such a massive progress in physical and emotional health. I am pretty sure I would have been lost and still in a lot of pain without her.

    I am continuing my work with her and very optimistic to have a pain free and functional body

    Sunita Dwivedi

  • Lauren did an amazing job of dry needling my back. I have suffered from big knots in my upper back for many years and have been to many different dry needling specialists. None have done it as thorough and effective as Lauren. I highly recommend Lauren!

    Thomas Ross

  • Lauren is simply the best! She is not only incredibly smart and talented, but she also truly cares about her patients improvements , health and overall wellbeing. She has done more for me physically in 6 weeks of treatments than traditional medicine has done in over 2 years of treating my physical ailments. Cannot recommend her highly enough!

    Eddie Durell

  • Lauren made an incredible difference in my neck, shoulders, and hip within just a few sessions. I was in Golden visiting family for a month, and dealing with some longtime illnesses (bulging disc, pinched nerve, tendonitis). Wish I could have stayed longer just to work with Lauren!

    Camellia Phillips

  • Lauren is very professional, and super personable at the same time. She takes a good deal of time to learn about her clients. Had nice results, on a long term issue, after just the first appointment.

    John McSweeny

  • As a first timer to sports acupuncture and the dry needling technique Lauren answered my many questions to the treatment, what to expect, and what to do post treatment to have the best outcome and experience.

    Having tried many modalities for my chronic hip discomfort that was ‘always there,’ but never really limiting me from running and exercise, my treatment with Cascadia Sports Acupuncture is a great complement to what I was already doing and accelerating my recovery to help my hip feel better than I knew it could, or should.

    Highly recommend a treatment if you are looking for a way to treat your aches and pains while continuing to train - with a treatment that is helping your body heal, not just mask the symptoms.

    Maria DelliVeneri

  • As an athlete in training, working my way up to some big triathlons, and in general, a human, I have had a lot of experience with various forms of body work. Lauren is just incredible! She has removed my muscle soreness and tightness that nothing else has been able to achieve in 15+ years (so yea, it works on young and old people alike).

    I have had chronically tight glutes, which affects my hips and running stride. Tight shoulders and lats, swimming. Even my abdominal muscles! She is just so knowledgeable. I tell her where I am tight or what I feel and she knows exactly where to go to get the relief.

    My experience has been just incredible and I recommend her to anyone with stiffness, soreness or general tightness who wants to release muscles and get more mobility.

    Chez Brungraber

  • Lauren is amazing! I came in for help with a trigger point and saw positive results after my first treatment. She’s extremely professional and knowledgeable, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for acupuncture.

    Nick Reinhart

  • Lauren has been amazing at helping me heal from an old injury. Lauren is professional and kind. I would highly recommend to someone who is nervous about needles. I hardly feel the needles and the decrease in my day to day pain is well worth it.

    Ian White

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