Award Winning Acupuncture

How Does Acupuncture Work?

In traditional Chinese acupuncture, there are as many as 2,000 acupuncture points on the human body.

Needles inserted in specific combinations at these points interact with the fascial network (our internal messenger system) to alter brain chemistry.

For example to reduce pain, acupuncture points will tell your brain to increase endorphins (aka the body’s natural painkillers).

Pain Management & Opioid Dependency

An epidemic of drug abuse and mortality from prescription pain medication, cannot go unnoticed.

There is substantial evidence in support of non-opioid alternatives to chronic pain management, including other pharmacologic approaches, exercise, physical therapy, acupuncture, weight loss, smoking cessation, chiropractic care, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and other integrative health modalities.

At Integrated Pain Specialists, we are proud to have never prescribed any medication, ever.

Do the Needles Hurt?

Acupuncture needles are very thin, and most people feel no pain or very little pain when they are inserted. They often say they feel energized or relaxed after the treatment. However, the needles can cause temporary soreness.

Is it Safe?

Acupuncture is considered to be safe when done by a trained professional. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates acupuncture needles and restricts their use to licensed practitioners. The FDA requires acupuncture needles to be sterile, nontoxic, and labeled for single use.

Regan Archibald, Lac, FMP, is one of the leading Peptide Specialists in the nation and serves as a Regenerative Therapy and Peptide Consultant at the award-winning clinic he founded in 2004, East West Health (acueastwest.com) and now, Integrated Pain Specialists.

Regan was the first-ever American certified in Seitai Shinpo, a system of acupuncture that balances the immune system and realigns spinal imbalances. He has also done advanced post-graduate training in functional medicine, nutrition, peptide therapy and created the 3 Phases of Care of optimal Pain Relief.

As a Peptide Expert, Licensed Acupuncturist, and Functional Medicine Practitioner, Regan brings immense innovation and cutting-edge options for those looking to recover from pain, balance hormones, or increase performance or optimize their health. His clinic, East West Health, is the first Medically Managed Peptide Program that includes the use of Acupuncture and Herbs, Regenerative Medicine, and Functional Medicine.

Regan believes that health isn’t a destination and disease doesn’t take vacations. That’s why he’s created one of the most innovative wellness curriculums in America called the “Health Accelerator Course.” He and his partners Cade Archibald and Scott Frogley, DC, combine their talents to create a best-in-industry patient experience. With over 1000 active members participating in weekly “HACs” (Health Accelerator Challenges), and thousands more tuning into his podcast, Never Stop Healing, Regan is truly not to miss on your health adventures.

Sara Supinski is a nationally board-certified (NCCAOM) and Utah licensed acupuncturist. She graduated in 2012 from the Southwest Acupuncture College with a Master’s of Science in Oriental Medicine. During her studies, she spent an intensive clinical semester at the Heilongjiang University in China, where she studied with some of China’s most prestigious doctors.

Through Sara’s worldly travels she was immersed into a different way of life and a holistic approach to health. She discovered that there is more to helping the body heal than medications and the standard medical approach. Her travels led her to Boulder, Colorado where she completed a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine. She has spent countless hours continuing her education in Functional Medicine. She is also a licensed Phlebotomist. Sara loves helping people optimize their health by running the proper testing to discover the underlying cause of their condition. She believes the journey into wellness is as important as the end result. She seeks to gently guide her patients through every step of their recovery.

In her free time, Sara enjoys all things fitness, especially biking, and cooking elaborate meals for her family of 4.

Heather Moore, L.Ac, is a California and NCCAOM certified licensed acupuncturist and a specialist in the treatment of pain and injury. Heather takes a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of pain and strongly believes in integrative medicine to comprehensively treat and eliminate pain and dysfunction after injury; she uses acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and functional medicine.

Heather graduated with a Masters of Science, Magne Cum Laude, from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego, in 1999. Here, she had a 2-year apprenticeship with Matt Callison L.Ac., founder of AcuSport, and leader in the acupuncture sports medicine field. After graduation, she continued her studies in the treatment of pain with the late Dr. Tan L.Ac. and Whitfield Reeves L.Ac.

Heather discovered the benefits of acupuncture over 25 years ago for a gynecological issue. The only treatment offered by her gynecologist was birth control, which she then discovered she had an allergy to synthetic estrogen. Heather sought an acupuncturist and kinesiologist and her symptoms resolved within 2 cycles. Amazed and intrigued by this experience and also knowing the limitations of Western Medicine, she developed a passion for learning the healing mechanisms of the human body, which she finds is a perfectly designed biological system.

When Heather isn’t treating patients, she is outside in nature, honing her archery skills, learning something new, or spending time with friends.