Business Details
Expert Acupuncture & Pain Management in Pueblo, CO
White Crane Acupuncture has been dedicated to providing holistic healthcare solutions through Traditional Chinese Medicine since its founding. Our practice specializes in acupuncture, a therapy with over 5,000 years of history, designed to stimulate the body's natural healing processes. We focus on treating acute and chronic pain, sports injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, and various systemic conditions by addressing root causes rather than symptoms. Our founder, Zach Gray, brings extensive expertise from his master's education in acupuncture and eight years of collaboration with CSU-Pueblo football team, establishing trust through personalized care. We integrate modern understanding with traditional practices to support musculoskeletal, circulatory, nervous, endocrine, and digestive systems. Our treatments aim to reduce pain and inflammation while enhancing the body's self-healing capabilities through targeted stimulation of acupressure points.We maintain transparency in our methodologies, offering detailed explanations of treatment processes and scientific foundations through our educational resources. Our commitment to patient-centered care is demonstrated through tailored treatment plans incorporating tongue evaluation, pulse diagnostics, and herbal recommendations. With proven success in managing conditions like sciatica, migraines, and post-surgical recovery, we continue to expand accessibility to acupuncture's benefits. Our practice remains grounded in evidence-based approaches while honoring the philosophical principles of Qi energy flow that underpin Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Services
Acupuncture
Pain Management
Sports Injury Treatment
Post-Op Rehabilitation
Herbal Therapy
Migraine Relief
Highlights and features
- We offer 8 years of specialized sports injury treatment experience with CSU-Pueblo athletes
- Our treatments integrate modern medical research with Traditional Chinese Medicine principles
- Personalized care plans include tongue evaluation, pulse diagnostics, and herbal recommendations
- Proven success in reducing chronic pain levels from 7-10 to 2 within 4 sessions
- Board-certified acupuncturist with master's level education in Oriental Medicine
What people say
Pain relief
Skeptical to believer
Noninvasive treatment
Improved mobility
Personalized care
Services
Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine technique using fine needles to stimulate healing points. Treats pain, inflammation, and systemic imbalances by enhancing circulation and nervous system function. Effective for musculoskeletal conditions, migraines, and stress-related disorders through targeted Qi regulation.
Pain Management
Specialized treatment protocols for persistent pain conditions. Addresses root causes through combined acupuncture and herbal therapy. Demonstrated effectiveness in reducing pain levels from 7-10 to 2 within four sessions while improving mobility and quality of life.
Sports Injury Treatment
Customized rehabilitation programs for sports-related injuries. Accelerates healing of sprains, strains, and post-surgical recovery. Proven track record with collegiate athletes through enhanced circulation and inflammation reduction without pharmaceutical intervention.
Post-Op Rehabilitation
Complementary therapy for post-surgical healing. Improves range of motion before physical therapy and reduces associated pain afterward. Integrates with conventional rehab protocols to shorten recovery timelines and enhance functional outcomes.
Herbal Therapy
Custom herbal formulations as adjunct treatment. Supports systemic balance and enhances acupuncture effects. Based on individual diagnosis through pulse and tongue evaluation to address specific physiological imbalances and health goals.
People
Zach Gray
Licensed Acupuncturist
Colorado-licensed and nationally board-certified acupuncturist with master's degree from Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin. Specializes in sports injury treatment through eight years of collaboration with CSU-Pueblo football team. Combines traditional Chinese medicine principles with modern medical research for effective pain management solutions.
Questions
What conditions do you treat with acupuncture?
We treat acute/chronic pain, sports injuries, migraines, sciatica, post-op rehabilitation, and various systemic conditions affecting nervous, digestive, and endocrine systems.
How does acupuncture work scientifically?
Acupuncture stimulates specific points to enhance circulation, reduce inflammation, and activate the body's natural healing response through neurochemical pathways.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Initial consultations include tongue evaluation, pulse diagnostics, treatment session, and personalized herbal recommendations lasting approximately 20-30 minutes.
Is acupuncture covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by provider - we recommend checking with your insurance company about acupuncture benefits and potential reimbursement options.
How many sessions will I need?
Treatment plans vary - acute conditions may require 3-4 sessions while chronic issues typically need ongoing management tailored to individual progress.
Reviews (6)
Milka Pichardo
Jan 04, 2021
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My first experience with white crane acupuncture was amazing!! Zach was amazing, he explained the whole process. He continued to check up on me, I felt relax and trusted him! This was definitely a great experience. Hes very honest and very personal! Ill definitely be coming back!
Angelika Stedman
Feb 09, 2019
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Zach has been working with me on my Fibromyalgia issues. Believe it or not Acupuncture has helped me more than medication. Give him a try. He is awesome!
Joan Koman
Jul 03, 2018
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Amazing experience! I sent my daughter for treatment, I then took a treatment (and will be making more), and we now have my grandson being treated by Mr. Gray. He has provided help, and relief for all of us. I am thrilled that we were able to find him.
Elizabeth Bukovsky
Aug 21, 2017
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This was my first experience with acupuncture. I was very comfortable and the staff is very friendly. Zach definitely knows his stuff and I will be returning for more sessions to see what other things it can help me with besides pain.
William Pankey
Mar 17, 2017
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Zach has been helping me with my PSTD and post TBI. He has great knowledge of acupuncture and has help my symptoms tremendously.
Patti Gonzales
Feb 18, 2015
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Zach's acupuncture knowledge and expertise have helped me manage chronic pain for years! I highly recommend his acupuncture therapy.
