Since 2017, Ideal Health has been providing personalized acupuncture treatments to our Elk River neighbors and surrounding communities. Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body.
While traditionally focused on the treatment of pain, acupuncture is increasingly being used for overall wellness, including stress management. Modern evidence supports the use of acupuncture to relieve discomfort associated with a variety of symptoms including:
Headaches, including tension headaches and migraines
Low Back & Hip Pain
Respiratory Disorders & Allergies
Anxiety-Related Disorders
Joint Pain & Arthritis
& More


Often times, patients like yourselves, come to acupuncture as a last resort. You've tried everything else, and still can't seem to get relief from your pain. If that sounds familiar, you're in the right place. The good news is, at Ideal Health, our approach extends beyond short term pain relief. Our wellness focused acupuncture services are designed to help you get well, and stay that way! We should know, we've been regular acupuncture patients for over 10 years now!
The needles used in our acupuncture treatments are inserted at precise depths to target the specific tissues underlying your symptoms. The needles are very thin, and most patients report they never even felt the needle!
Depending on your specific presentation, your provider may gently move or twirl the needles after placement. Occasionally, we may apply heat or mild electrical impulses to the needles to maximize your healing benefit. Reach out today, we'd be happy to answer your questions.
In most cases, your needles will remain in place for 15-30 minutes while you lie still and relax. Removal of needles usually offers no discomfort, and patients report feeling calm, relaxed, and even energized after receiving acupuncture treatment!