Dr. Heide Rothweiler, L.Ac. DTCM

About Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture has used for thousands of years. In many countries, it is integrated as part of medical treatments.

The World Health Organization recognizes that acupuncture can be used to effectively treat over 200 common clinical disorders, including- sports injury, chronic pain, arthritis, stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, indigestion, acid reflux, IBS, common cold cough and flu, PMS, irregular or painful menstruation, menopause, sexual dysfunction, UTI, asthma, allergies, migraines, hypertension, hormonal imbalances, addiction, and post-traumatic stress.

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How it works

By utilizing the twelve meridians to regulate the body’s restorative Qi, acupuncture facilitates a return to natural equilibrium. Treatments promote recovery by reducing inflammation, enhancing localized blood flow, and providing sustained analgesic effects. Heide’s comprehensive approach to pain may integrate acupuncture, electrical stimulation, manual therapy, and herbal medicine to ensure holistic recovery for the body, mind, and spirit.

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Acupuncture may help with symptoms related to these conditions recognized by WHO

Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Neurosis

Menstrual pain
Infertility
Arthritis
Back pain
Muscle cramping
Muscle pain and weakness
Neck pain
Sciatica

Headaches
Migraines
Neurogenic bladder dysfunction
Parkinson’s disease
Postoperative pain
Stroke
Allergic rhinitis
Sinusitis

Gastritis
Irritable bowel syndrome
Hepatitis
Hemorrhoids

Sore Throat
Bronchitis

Irritable bladder
Prostatitis
Addiction

About Dr. Heide

Heide Rothweiler is a California Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist practicing in Santa Cruz, CA and the South Bay area. She earned her Masters and Doctorate degrees at Five Branches University in Santa Cruz.

She studied at the Traditional Hospital of Medicine in Hanoi, Vietnam where she was able to gain experience in a variety of specialties including: stroke rehabilitation, women’s health, post-surgical pain management, and more.

Her mission is to provide care to all people and for acupuncture and traditional herbal medicine to be used as a first line for ailments rather than a last resort. Currently, she is taking specialized courses for a certification in Sports Medicine Acupuncture, which incorporates principles and techniques from Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Sports Medicine to assess and treat injuries from a truly integrated perspective.

Please contact for more information to see if we are a good fit.

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Bay Area, CA

Santa Cruz

Root Acupuncture

South Bay

Mobile Services Available

Pleasure Point

Feel free to reach out with any questions

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