Acupuncture at Transcending Health
Acupuncture care made just for you. It can help ease pain, calm your nervous system, restore movement, and support healing from the inside out.
Acupuncture uses very thin needles to help ease pain and stress. It may also help with sports injuries, sleep, and nervous system balance. Licensed acupuncturists offer it at Transcending Health, 1445 Rio Road East, Suite 201 F, Charlottesville, VA. We are open seven days a week, with weekday evenings until 7 pm. You can pair it in the same visit with clinical massage, SoftWave therapy, and corrective exercise.
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Your first visit includes a full evaluation. So your care fits your history, not a template. Evening and weekend visits are open. You can pair it with SoftWave, cryotherapy, or massage in the same visit.
Melanie is nationally board-certified through the NCCAOM. She holds a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College. She has more than ten years in integrative practice. She blends classical acupuncture with Five Element theory and gentle energy work. She focuses on pain tied to complex trauma, concussion, chronic headaches, and nervous system dysregulation.
One-on-one treatment in a private room. You can ask to add cupping or other add-ons.
| Initial visit with evaluation | $150 |
| Return visit | $130 |
Plan to come weekly? Ask about packages and the 6-week Restoration Plan.
Sliding-scale acupuncture in a group setting on weekend mornings. It is for anyone who needs to pay less.
| Acupuncture (sliding scale) | $40–60 |
| Cupping | $20 |
| Saturdays and Sundays | 9 am–12 pm |
Details on the sliding-scale clinic page.
A consultation plus a Multi-Physio body scan. It helps you decide if acupuncture, bodywork, or both fit you best.
| Consultation + Multi-Physio assessment | $75 |
| Add the recovery triad: SoftWave, focused cryo, and ortho laser | +$125 |
Here, acupuncture is never one-size-fits-all. Each session is shaped by your symptoms, how you move, your nervous system, and your goals. Maybe you are healing from an injury or living with chronic pain. Maybe you want less stress or better sports performance. Either way, we build a plan just for you.
Ease neck pain, back pain, headaches, arthritis, joint pain, sports injuries, and muscle tension naturally.
Calm an overactive nervous system and ease stress. Sleep better and relax more deeply.
Support tissue healing, improve blood flow, and ease inflammation. Heal faster after injury or hard workouts.
Improve energy, balance, digestion, and immune function. We care for your whole body.
Acupuncture may help your body heal. It can improve blood flow, calm the nervous system, and ease muscle tension. This may help your whole body work better.
Help ease chronic low back pain, tight muscles, and spine tension.
Reduce stiffness, tension, and discomfort from posture, stress, or injury.
Help calm irritation along the low back, hip, glute, and leg.
Ease tension and stress, and calm sensitive nerves.
Support mobility, ease muscle guarding, and help you recover from overuse.
Help manage joint pain, inflammation, and compensation patterns.
Ease face, jaw, neck, and stress-related tension.
Support foot pain relief, fascia function, and lower-leg balance.
Support blood flow, nerve function, and nerve discomfort.
Help athletes recover, ease soreness, and move well again.
Help calm the nervous system and deepen rest.
Help you relax and shift into deeper rest.
Acupuncture is a time-tested treatment. It uses very fine, sterile needles placed at set points on the body. Research suggests it may stimulate the nervous system and release natural pain-relieving chemicals. It may also boost blood flow and help calm inflammation.
Here, acupuncture is one part of a full care plan. Each treatment fits your needs. Your goal may be less pain, easier movement, healing from injury, less stress, or better health.
We start by learning your health history, symptoms, how you move, your daily life, and your goals.
Your provider picks points just for your needs. We don't use a generic protocol.
When it makes sense, we combine acupuncture with massage therapy, SoftWave, Focus Cryo, corrective exercise, or other services. This helps you heal.
At Transcending Health, acupuncture is part of a larger system of care. We look at how your body moves, heals, handles stress, and adapts to daily life. That helps us address the root causes of your symptoms — not just chase short-term relief.
Your plan may use acupuncture alone. Or we may pair it with other care like clinical massage, SoftWave therapy, Focus Cryo, corrective exercise, stretching, nutrition guidance, and other recovery services.
Start Your Treatment PlanWe pair it with other services when it helps. This may improve results and support a more complete healing process.
Each visit is built around your symptoms, lifestyle, movement patterns, stress levels, and long-term goals.
We look beyond the painful spot. We look for compensation patterns, nervous system stress, inflammation, and imbalance.
Maybe you are an athlete or an active adult. Or maybe you just want to feel better. Acupuncture can help you heal, move well, and bounce back.
Maybe you have had acupuncture before, or maybe this is your first treatment. Either way, we'll guide you through each step. We want you to feel at ease, informed, and confident in your care.
We start by talking about your health history and current concerns. We also ask about your lifestyle, stress, movement, past injuries, and goals.
Your provider does a careful exam. This helps pick the treatment that best supports your body's healing and long-term health.
Sterile, single-use needles are gently placed at chosen points. Most people find it relaxing. Many even fall asleep during treatment.
Before you leave, we'll talk about how you responded. We'll suggest next visits and any exercises or wellness tips that may help your progress.
Most visits last about 45–60 minutes, based on your condition and treatment plan. Your provider will explain each step before you start. They will answer any questions you have.
Many people come to us after dealing with pain, stress, poor sleep, tension, inflammation, or symptoms that keep coming back. Other approaches may not have fully helped. Our goal is to help your body relax, regulate, recover, and work better.
At Transcending Health, we focus on building a care plan that supports your whole body — not just the area that hurts.
Support for back pain, neck pain, headaches, joint pain, and chronic tension.
Helps calm the nervous system so you can relax more deeply.
May improve blood flow, ease muscle guarding, and support tissue healing.
Custom plans built around pain, movement, sleep, stress, and health.
Have questions? Here are answers to the ones we hear most about acupuncture at Transcending Health.
Most patients experience little to no discomfort. The needles used for acupuncture are extremely thin—much smaller than those used for injections or blood draws. Many people find treatments deeply relaxing and even fall asleep during their session.
Acupuncture is commonly used to support people experiencing neck pain, back pain, headaches, migraines, arthritis, sports injuries, stress, anxiety, muscle tension, sleep disturbances, and many other musculoskeletal or wellness concerns.
Every person is different. Some individuals notice improvement after their first visit, while others benefit from a series of treatments depending on the severity and duration of their condition. Your provider will recommend a personalized treatment plan.
Yes. At Transcending Health, acupuncture is often integrated with Clinical Massage Therapy, SoftWave Therapy, Focus Cryotherapy, corrective exercise, stretching, nutrition coaching, and other services to support your overall recovery and wellness goals.
Acupuncture is generally considered very safe when performed by a trained provider using sterile, single-use needles. Your comfort and safety remain our highest priorities throughout every visit.
Comfortable clothing that allows access to the treatment area is recommended. Depending on the condition being treated, your provider may ask you to change into a gown or adjust clothing to ensure proper treatment.
Insurance coverage varies by provider and plan. Our team can help answer questions about payment options and determine whether your benefits include acupuncture services.
Many patients choose acupuncture to promote relaxation, improve sleep, and support nervous system regulation. While individual results vary, many people report feeling calmer and more balanced following treatment.
Absolutely. Acupuncture is frequently used alongside strength training, rehabilitation, and recovery programs to help athletes manage soreness, support mobility, recover from injury, and optimize performance.
Scheduling is easy. Simply click the "Schedule Appointment" button or contact our office, and we'll help you find the appointment time that works best for you.
Are you dealing with pain, stress, tension, poor sleep, or slow recovery? Our team is here to help you feel better, move better, and restore balance naturally.