Acupuncture
People have benefited from acupuncture for more than five thousand years.
The basic principles of this effective, holistic treatment are that everyone has twelve energetic rivers flowing with life force energy or “Qi.” Six of these rivers are Yin, and six of them are Yang. These opposite, yet complementary energies are interdependent and create a harmonious balance within your body.
We get Qi in three different ways:
we inherit it from our parents, through breathing, or absorb it from foods we eat.
Over time – as we age and participate in the human experience – blockages of Qi can occur in the body and we can lose Qi. These are like dams in a river, blocking the flow of Qi. A common term for this blocked energy flow is “stagnation.” Acupuncture is used as a holistic method of breaking down the dam, allowing Qi to flow once again and tuning up Qi. This encourages natural healing within the body.
What to Expect
Each acupuncture session with me embodies the idea of “attunement.”
We work together to tune up your Qi, bringing it into harmony. Our job in each session is to orchestrate your body so that it can once again work precisely as it is supposed to, with your Qi flowing smoothly.
Meet Our Lead Acupuncturist
Dr. Dani Brunner, DACM, LAc, has advanced training under renowned mentors including Whitfield Reaves, OMD, LAc, and Jenny Neiters LAc,(team acupuncturist for the San Francisco 49ers). Their influence shapes our clinic’s high-level, sports-focused care.
As a practitioner of acupuncture, I can sense and access Qi through three hundred sixty-five primary acupuncture portals of energy – or acupuncture points.
To do this, I insert fine, hair-like needles into acupuncture points. I use these needles to sense my patient’s qi, much as a fisherman would cast a line into the water to catch a fish.
Not only do acupuncturists use needles to sense Qi, but we also listen to your personal experience, discern your pulse, and look at your tongue to discover every aspect of your Qi. In doing so, I can make a mental painting of your body and your unique flow of Qi. I use acupuncture needles and other methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine to assist the flow of Qi, triggering your body’s natural healing.
There is no need to live with dis-ease in your body. Health challenges like pain, insomnia, stress, depression, digestive issues, gynecological difficulties (including painful menses, menopause, infertility, and postpartum depression), male health problems (including low sperm count, erectile dysfunction, and prostate issues), headaches, allergies, anxiety, fear or grief, can all be resolved with acupuncture and other methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
You don’t have to take my word for this. The World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture as a valid and effective treatment for many, many diseases and symptoms. Western clinical trials have proved what thousands of years of acupuncture have shared: that this is a holistic, natural, and effective way to benefit individual health.
So, don’t suffer with health difficulties. Make an appointment here at Attunement Wellness and find the right holistic solution for your health challenge.
EXCELLENT Based on 43 reviews Posted on Christina HernandezTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have seen many practitioners at Attunement Wellness over the past 5 years and have been so grateful for the care I've received there when learning to manage my chronic pain. My original reason for going in was low back pain but Dr. Dani has helped me understand so much more the issues my body experiences including hormones, gastrointestinal issues, acute injuries, sleep quality, and overall emotional health. All of the providers I've seen here have taken phenomenal care of me, but Dr. Dani, the owner and founder is so knowledgable, kind, communicative, and caring. 10/10 recommendPosted on Bob HammittTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Attunement Wellness is filled with compassionate, skilled, and wonderful people. Most of my appointments have been with Dr. Brunner and she is amazing. I'm a 54 year old marathon runner. Every time I have something start to hurt, I go immediately to Dr. Brunner and she gets me back on track, usually in just a visit or two. She does not back down from a challenge. She works hard to figure out the problem and get it solved. I've also had other visits at attunement for massage and chiopractic work, and everyone there is an outstanding healer. I strongly recommend giving Attunement Wellness a try.Posted on Emily CarlinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was in the final weeks of training for a marathon when I started running experiencing lower back pain that made it difficult enough to run that I wasn’t sure I would make it to the start line of the race. When I stumbled across Attunement Wellness it was a last ditch effort to resolve the stiffness that threatened my race. I had three sessions with Dr. Brunner in a week and the results were fantastic. She focused on relieving the pressure in my back by addressing the tightness in my legs and glutes, which I’d become so acclimatized to after years of running that I hadn’t imagined they were the cause of my back pain. I had some mild soreness after the first session, which Dr. Brunner assured me was normal. By the end of the second session I felt more hopeful. My lower back pain was significantly reduced. After the third session I felt a transformative unwinding of tension in my posterior chain that is difficult to describe- I’d been living with so much stored tightness that reduced my flexibility but because it had been slow to build over years of running I wasn’t even entirely aware of it until it felt better. Both Dr. Brunner and Leslie at the front desk were incredibly warm and reassuring. I absolutely love running and training for races but naturally with high mileage, aches and pains accumulate. I’ve found many practitioners to be dismissive of issues I experience while running advising only to reduce running rather than working with me to be able to feel best at what I love to do. Because both Dr. Brunner and Leslie are athletes (dance and running) they really understood my desire to perform and want to feel my best while continuing to push my body. 2 weeks later I ran a PR at the marathon, qualified for NY and Boston, and raced a negative split- best of all I felt great while I was running and did not experience any back pain at all. I’m so grateful to Dr. Brunner and would highly recommend her to anyone experiencing pain but especially to any any athletes or active people who might be in need of a tune up. Photo of me at mile 18 of the race.Posted on Yvette HendersonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I came in with a serious neck injury, and the acupuncture treatments made a world of difference. They were professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and truly invested in their patients. I’m so grateful for the care and relief I received—highly recommend!Posted on Nancy SellersTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very skilled, friendly and helpful staff. My back, knee and stomach issues are greatly reduced from treatments with Dani and Rigel.Posted on Val P.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I feel so lucky to have found Dr Brunner for my care. For over 4 months, I've had back pain and nothing helped. After starting with Dr Brunner, I FINALLY started getting relief. Dr Dani is very professional, personable, highly trained and treated me head to toe, after taking a detailed history. I highly recommend Dr Danielle Brunner.Posted on Carolin ThompsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having never tried acupuncture but needing to find some relief from extreme back pain, Dr. Brunner helped me feel so much better in just 3 treatments. She is so skilled and knowledgeable. This is a great place to come for all around wellness needs. They have chiropractic and massage therapy all in one place!Posted on Lynne WhitneyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Rigel Wise is a wonderful chiropractor and has really helped in my recovery from a car accident. I would recommend him to anyone experiencing pain. Lynne WhitneyPosted on Nicole LentiniTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I felt a nonjudgmental presence when Dr. Dani Brunner completed the intake with me, as this was my first time trying acupuncture. Her treatments have already helped immensely with something I have been struggling with for months despite multiple visits to various doctors. She is gentle, understanding, knowledgeable, and has a very calming demeanor. You can tell she cares deeply about her patients and is passionate about what she does. I DEFINITELY have and will continue to recommend Attunement Wellness to all my friends and family. Thank you, for all that you do!!Posted on Aprylle ReignTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Rachel does an excellent massage and it really helps with my tension and sore muscles.
