Uptown Acupuncture

I had my first massage- acupuncture session with Kirk last week and am already looking forward to my next. I hadn't slept well for weeks due to head, neck, and should pain so took my sister's advice and went to Kirk. He was simply fabulous in his skill of both concentrating on the problem area while also address the health of my whole body. I have had pain free sleep since my visit. A bonus: he is also a charming and open person.

I was dealing with stubborn neck pain and had already tried a chiropractor, massage therapy, foam rolling, and even another acupuncturist. Everything gave me temporary relief but nothing lasted. I found Kirk Pfeiffer at Uptown Acupuncture in Hillcrest and saw that he offers dry needling and sports acupuncture. I did some research and decided to give it a shot. Best decision I could have made. Kirk has a strong sports medicine background and it shows. He did a full postural assessment, asked the right questions, and quickly figured out what was actually causing my neck pain. After the first treatment I felt immediate relief. Not just a small change, but real improvement. He explained that sports acupuncture is basically orthopedic sports science combined with acupuncture and dry needling

I had an amazing experience here with Kirk! I am a mom of 2 babies and have had excruciating neck and back pain for about a year now and in 1 session my pain was almost gone. Kirk not only took the time to educate me on why my body was in so much pain but also gave me great exercises and tips to continue my healing after treatment. I will definitely be back, as this is a must for my vitality and well being.

I went to Kirk for my first visit yesterday and he was awesome! He was very patient and understanding, and combined manual work with acupuncture which was incredibly helpful. I look forward to going back!

I’m a sports acupuncturist and Kirk at Uptown Acupuncture in Hillcrest is the only person I trust when I’m dealing with muscular pain or a training related injury. Every time I leave a session I feel better than when I walked in. He practices sports acupuncture, not just general acupuncture. His approach is focused on orthopedic assessment, muscle function, trigger points, and movement mechanics. He blends sports acupuncture, dry needling, and sports massage with a strong understanding of biomechanics, so the treatment is precise and results driven. He doesn’t just treat where it hurts. He helps identify the true source of the pain and explains what is going on with the muscle imbalance or faulty movement pattern. As someone who works in this field, I respect how thorough and clinically