Orthopedic Acupuncture

Dry Needling

Traditional Chinese Medicine

  • Cascadia Sports Acupuncture was founded by Lauren Mendez, Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist. At Cascadia Sports Acupuncture our goal is to offer an effective, minimally invasive treatment to common sports and overuse injuries. Sports Acupuncture is a specialty that employs orthopedic acupuncture techniques with Traditional Chinese Medicine. We work with competitive athletes, active people of all ages and anyone dealing with an injury, chronic pain or those wishing to prevent injuries and to maintain optimal performance.

  • 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 and 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.

  • 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.

About Lauren

Lauren Mendez, L.Ac., CMTPT is a CA and OR 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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