Attunement Wellness

Same needle. Very different hands. 🪡

If you've ever wondered whether acupuncture and dry needling are basically the same thing — you're not alone. They both use a thin filiform needle, but that's really where the overlap stops.

Dry needling zeroes in on a single muscular trigger point to release tension. Acupuncture works from a much broader diagnostic framework, developed over thousands of years, that looks at the whole picture of what's going on in your body — not just the sore spot.

We wrote up a full breakdown of the differences (and how to know which one is the right call for what you're dealing with) — new on the blog, link below. 👇
https://attunementwellness.com/acupuncture-vs-dry-needling/

Your back doesn’t lie — and neither do your muscles. 🪡

Tight glutes + a locked-up QL = a pelvis that’s constantly fighting your spine. Add shortened hip flexors into the mix and you’ve got a tug-of-war happening in your low back every single day.

In this session, Dr. Dani used electroacupuncture to target the gluteus medius, quadratus lumborum, and hip flexors — the three-muscle triangle that quietly drives so much of the chronic back pain she sees in the clinic.

By releasing tension in these specific layers, we’re not just chasing the pain — we’re addressing why your pelvis and spine have been pulled out of alignment in the first place.

Chronic low back pain often isn’t a back problem. It’s a whole-system problem. And that’s exactly what we treat. 💚

📍 Attunement Wellness | Portland, OR
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Attunement Wellness ATTUNEMENT Wellness offers Acupuncture, Dryneedling, Microneedling, Red Light Therapy, Chiropractic, & Therapeutic Massage

🌺 AAPI Heritage Month 🌺

Meet Patrick 👋 — beyond his work at Attunement Wellness, he gives his time and healing hands to the Filipino Bayanihan Center.

“Bayanihan” is the Filipino spirit of community — neighbors coming together to lift each other up. That’s Patrick, on and off the table. 💙

This month, we celebrate the heritage, resilience, and generosity of the AAPI community.

Salamat, Patrick 🙏

✨ Client love like this means everything to us.

We’re so grateful when patients share their experiences and trust our team with their care. Whether you’re dealing with stress, muscle tension, headaches, sports recovery, or the wear and tear of everyday life, therapeutic massage can help you feel more like yourself again.

“Best massages of my life” — thank you for the kind words and support for Patrick and the Attunement Wellness team 💙

Many insurance plans may cover massage therapy benefits, too!

Book your next session today 📞 503-206-0300 or online attunementwellness.com

Hiking, staying active, and getting outside are some of Dr. Will's favorite ways to reset—clear his head, recharge, and slow down enough to enjoy the moment.

And honestly, his dog might love it even more than he does! 🐾🌿

I practice what I preach. 💪 ~ Patrick Esguerra LMT

Cupping is my go-to recovery tool — after a long day of massaging or a tough Orangetheory Fitness class, I'll place cups on my forearms or calves and feel the difference immediately.

And here's what I love about Attunement Wellness — you don't have to be a massage client to experience these benefits.

🔥 Dr. Dani (Acupuncturist) takes it further with Fire Cupping — using heat to pe*****te deeper into tight knots, improve qi flow, and support detoxification. Especially powerful after acupuncture loosens what's been holding your body back.
🦴 Dr. Will can add cupping or Graston to your chiropractic care.
💆 And I can work it right into your massage, following your other treatments.

Wherever you're at in your wellness journey, we meet you there.

Come see me at Attunement Wellness. Your body will thank you. 🙌

Spring is here — time to get tuned up, move more, and feel your best. Self-care isn't a luxury. It's what keeps you active, strong, and showing up for your life.

Book with any of our providers at Attunement Wellness today.
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