Brown Chiropractic & Acupuncture in Tempe & Mesa specializes in Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Physiotherapy treatments. Brown Chiropractic is known for treating patients across Arizona from Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, and Scottsdale for Acupuncture and Chiropractor needs.

Medical Acupuncture

What is Medical Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is stimulation of Acupuncture points to control and regulate the flow and balance of energy in the body, in order to decrease pain and increase health. The term "Medical" Acupuncture is used to differentiate between physicians with a Doctorate degree (MD, DO, DC, ND, DPM) practicing Acupuncture and non-physician practitioners practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Medical Acupuncture utilizes scientific and technologically advanced Acupuncture procedures in addition to ancient principles. In addition, Dr. Brown combines Acupuncture with Chiropractic and Physiotherapy for the fastest clinical results. Our average patient in pain is out of pain in 1-6 treatments.

Dr. Brown has a Diplomate in Acupuncture and Certification in Acupuncture Orthopedics from the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. The International Academy of Medical Acupuncture has taught more than 20,000 Medical, Osteopathic, Chiropractic, Naturopathic and Podiatric physicians the principles of Acupuncture since 1973.


Is Acupuncture painful?

Acupuncture in our office is not painful, in fact, most people find it very relaxing. We utilize a variety of methods to stimulate Acupuncture points including needles, laser, electrical stimulation, magnetic stimulation and acupressure. If a person is averse to needles, the other methods of stimulation are equally effective. Pain relief is the number one use of Acupuncture. If you speak to someone who says they had Acupuncture and it was a painful experience, they probably had Acupuncture from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Doctor, and it can be a very painful experience. Dr. Brown does a Japanese-inspired style of Medical Acupuncture which relieves pain, and doesn't cause it.

Conditions that respond well to Acupuncture:

Testimonial - Tracy (Plantar Fasciitis)

I want to thank you so much for all of your help! I have been dealing with my foot pain (plantar fasciitis) for over a year and have seen several medical doctors. Then about four weeks ago, when my foot specialist talked about surgery I was frantic. Being a hairstylist, I am on my feet up to eight hours a day. If I were to proceed with the surgery, I would not be able to work for up to four weeks. My husband mentioned to me to try Acupuncture and I am so glad I found your office! Now after your recommended treatment, I no longer have foot pain when I get out of bed in the morning. I am like a different person being able to do the things I love, like Step Class! Again, thank you so much!