Dry Needling at ChiroTherm
Dry needling is a precise technique used to relieve muscular pain and tension, stimulate healing, and improve mobility. At ChiroTherm, it is offered by Dr. Anthony Piana, whose extensive background in acupuncture and neuromuscular therapy brings exceptional depth to this service.
Why Dry Needling?
Dry needling targets myofascial trigger points—small knots in muscle tissue—to release tightness, increase blood flow, and accelerate tissue repair. It complements chiropractic adjustments by addressing deep muscular dysfunction that may contribute to pain and restricted movement.
Live Thermography with Dry Needling
We perform live thermography to identify trigger points in real time on a thermal camera. By visualizing heat patterns associated with muscular tension, we can precisely locate and treat active trigger points during the dry needling session.
Dr. Anthony Piana
- Palmer College of Chiropractic, Class of 1991
- Board Certified in Acupuncture (CT, 1995)*
- 6 years of clinical apprenticeship and training
- Completed 1,000-hour program
- 35+ years of clinical experience
- 4th degree BB in Tang So Do
Richard Magdaleno, OMD
- Seoul Korea School of Oriental Medicine
- Clinical practice 50 years
- Grandmaster in Tang So Do
- Board of CT Acupuncture
- Qi Gong Instructor
- US Special Forces, Vietnam
Common Conditions Treated with Dry Needling
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- Chronic muscle tightness
- Trigger points
- Postural imbalance
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Low back pain
- Knee and hip pain
- Sports injuries
*Dr. Piana is not a licensed acupuncturist in Alaska. Dry needling is performed under his chiropractic license.