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Your Trusted Acupuncture Partner in Boulder
Boulder Sports Acupuncture is dedicated to providing holistic wellness solutions through the ancient practice of acupuncture and complementary therapies. Our approach focuses on treating the whole person rather than isolated symptoms, combining acupuncture, herbal medicine, and lifestyle recommendations to restore balance and promote natural healing. With specialized expertise in sports medicine and pain management, we serve athletes and individuals seeking non-invasive treatments for chronic conditions. Our practitioners utilize evidence-based techniques refined through decades of clinical experience and advanced training in acupuncture sports medicine.We prioritize personalized care, creating tailored treatment plans that address each patient's unique health goals and physiological needs. Our commitment to ongoing education ensures our methods remain at the forefront of integrative medicine while maintaining traditional principles. By fostering a serene healing environment and emphasizing patient education, we empower individuals to achieve optimal wellness through sustainable health practices.
Services
Acupuncture
Prolotherapy
Herbal Therapy
Shock Wave Therapy
Cold Laser
Sound Healing
Highlights and features
- Specialized expertise in sports acupuncture and injury rehabilitation
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual health goals
- Combination of traditional techniques with evidence-based practices
- Practitioners with advanced training in acupuncture sports medicine
- Proven track record helping professional athletes and active individuals
Associations and certifications
- Southwest Acupuncture College
- American Osteopathic Association of Prolotherapy and Regenerative Medicine
What people say
Best healers in Boulder
Helped cure shin splints
Gentle technique
Chronic pain relief
Personalized care approach
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture treatments stimulate energy flow through meridian points using sterilized needles. This ancient technique alleviates pain, reduces inflammation, and promotes systemic balance. Our practitioners specialize in sports medicine applications for injury recovery and performance optimization.
Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy injections stimulate connective tissue repair through controlled inflammation. This regenerative medicine approach strengthens ligaments and tendons, effectively treating chronic joint pain, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal conditions without surgical intervention.
Herbal Therapy
Custom herbal formulations complement acupuncture treatments using traditional Chinese medicine principles. These natural remedies address systemic imbalances, support recovery processes, and provide alternative solutions for patients seeking non-pharmaceutical treatment options.
Shock Wave Therapy
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy accelerates tissue healing through high-energy acoustic waves. This non-invasive treatment effectively addresses chronic tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and other musculoskeletal conditions by stimulating cellular regeneration and improving blood circulation.
Cold Laser
Low-level laser therapy promotes cellular energy production and tissue repair through targeted light exposure. This painless treatment reduces inflammation, accelerates wound healing, and provides effective relief for various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
People
Steven Rizzolo
Licensed Acupuncturist
Steven Rizzolo combines acupuncture expertise with sports medicine specialization to treat musculoskeletal injuries. His training includes advanced prolotherapy techniques and injection therapy certifications, making him a trusted practitioner for professional athletes seeking non-invasive recovery solutions.
Questions
What sports injuries do you treat?
We specialize in treating running injuries, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and sports-related musculoskeletal conditions using acupuncture and regenerative therapies.
How does acupuncture help athletes?
Acupuncture reduces inflammation, accelerates tissue healing, and improves circulation to enhance recovery from sports injuries while optimizing athletic performance naturally.
What is prolotherapy effectiveness?
Prolotherapy demonstrates 80-90% success rate in treating chronic ligament and tendon injuries by stimulating the body's natural healing processes for long-term structural repair.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide superbill receipts for potential insurance reimbursement but recommend checking with your provider regarding acupuncture and alternative medicine coverage policies.
What to expect first visit?
Your initial consultation includes medical history review, treatment planning, and first acupuncture session lasting 60-90 minutes with personalized wellness recommendations.
How many sessions needed?
Treatment plans typically require 4-8 sessions for acute injuries and 10+ sessions for chronic conditions, with frequency determined by individual healing progress assessments.
Reviews (5)
Tanya Coen
Mar 22, 2021
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Such a great experience with Steven Rizzolo. I went to see him for my painful, long term rotator cuff injury. He was super friendly, professional and thorough in using several methods- including sound therapy to treat my shoulder. He expressed he was sure he would be able to help me in just a few treatments! I am feeling hopeful!
Paul Copoulos
Mar 02, 2021
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In my many years of pain management, Ive never come across such a talented acupuncturist, healer and Chinese medicine practitioner as Steven. Both my wife and I visit Steven regularly and always leave our sessions feeling revived and energized. My favorite part about visiting Steven is his caring touch and unique approach to meet your specific needs for each session. Within minutes of a session you can feel all of your worries and stress melt into the table. I recommend Steven to anyone looking to reduce their stress, manage their pain, and improve their overall health at a great value.
Andrew Donahue
May 17, 2020
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Steven is awesome. Not only is he great at his craft, he is also very friendly and cares about giving you the best personalized treatment in order to heal whatever ailment you may have. He was the first acupuncturist I had seen but after the first visit I knew what he was doing really helped me so I saw him numerous times. The only reason I stopped going to him is because I moved to the east coast! I will be hard pressed to find another person like him.
B. Monarch
Nov 02, 2019
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Steven Rizzolo has literally changed my life. After suffering a lower back injury I developed a chronic pain near my SI joint. I visited conventional doctors, chiropractors, tried pain relievers, patches, anything... nothing helped. I spent several years living with this issue until I visited Boulder Sports Acupuncture. Within the first two months I noticed a significant improvement in my condition for the first time since trouble began. I continue to visit Steven regularly and my overall health and wellness has improved as a result. I highly recommend Steven. He is friendly, professional, and
Adri Lomeli
Sep 12, 2018
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Dr.Rizzolo is literally a miracle worker! I have heard him help SO many others including myself. I appreciate that he is in network with some insurances and also works with all age ranges including children. His knowledge and background of healing through acupuncture and Chinese medicine astounds me! He creates a peaceful, safe, and healing environment. I cant recommend him enough!
