Oakland Sports Acupuncture & Injury Recovery
Professional sports teams have Acupuncturists on staff - do you? It's a safe, effective and powerful way to give you a lasting edge, beat your PR's and live the lifestyle you want to live!
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Optimize your athletic potential, reduce pain & get back to the lifestyle you love!
Dry Needling • Motor Point Needling • Trigger Point Needling • Cupping • Gua Sha • Therapeutic Rehabilitation Exercise Prescriptions • Supplements • Sports Performance Hypnotherapy • Mind-Body Connection
Acupuncture for Athletes of All Ages & Skill in Oakland
An athlete herself, Dr. Kim loves working with patients for injury rehabilitation, pain management, orthopedic issues and athletic performance enhancement. Acupuncture is effective, relaxing and has very limited side effects, making it a great addition to your recovery protocol.
Dr. Kim has been featured in USA Triathlon Magazine, Livestrong and more!
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Whether you've never worked out a day in your life and are just seeking help to rehab an injury or relieve chronic pain, or you're a professional athlete who needs to run at optimal levels - we would love to work with you! There's no issue too big or small for our clinic, we want to help you live the life YOU want.
Treatment plans and sessions are individually tailored to meet your needs and get you up and running as soon as possible.
We love that athletes come in all shapes and sizes, and goals are different from one person to the next. Dr. Kim uses a Health at Every Size approach and is a member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health. She honors your desires and needs when it comes to your health and body.
Our goal is to get you where you want to go safely and swiftly.
"I dropped 10 shots off my golf score in a tournament after just one session with Dr. Kim. My body felt loose and activated simultaneously and she gave me some tools to calm my mind and focus" - A.S.
What Is Sports Acupuncture?
Why Athletes Choose Acupuncture
Common Conditions We Treat
Sports acupuncture is a targeted approach that blends traditional Chinese medicine with modern sports medicine techniques. It’s designed to enhance athletic performance, prevent injuries, and speed up recovery times. By using acupuncture to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes, we address both acute injuries and chronic pain. Treatments can also help enhance your performance - by triggering muscles to engage properly, helping you get your head in the game and improving your focus it's a one-stop treatment with a big benefit. ​​
Athletes often push their bodies to the limit, leading to muscle tightness, inflammation, and stress on joints. Acupuncture for athletes helps:
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Reduce pain and inflammation.
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Improve circulation for faster recovery.
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Enhance flexibility and mobility.
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Boost mental focus and relaxation.
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Prevent future injuries by addressing imbalances.
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Tailored Care for Oakland’s Active Community
Located in the heart of Oakland, we understand the unique needs of our diverse, active community. Our sports acupuncture treatments are tailored to your specific goals, whether you’re training for a marathon, recovering from a sports injury, or simply maintaining peak performance.​​​
Our expertise in sports acupuncture includes, but is certainly not limited to:
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Sprains and strains
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Tendonitis (e.g., tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow)
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Runner’s knee
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Rotator cuff injuries
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Sciatica and back pain
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Muscle fatigue and recovery
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Bodybuilding support
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Marathon / Ultras / Triathlons
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Swimming
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Cycling
Ready to Elevate Your Game?
What sets us apart is our integrative approach. In addition to acupuncture, we offer rehabilitation exercises, cupping, and other complementary therapies to support your recovery and performance. Our commitment to helping Oakland’s athletes thrive is rooted in years of experience in sports medicine and pain management.
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Discover the power of sports acupuncture in Oakland. At Lion’s Heart Acupuncture & Wellness, we’re here to help athletes like you achieve your goals, recover faster, and feel your best. Book your appointment today and experience how acupuncture for athletes can transform your training and recovery.