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Your Trusted Acupuncture & Holistic Care Provider in Sonoma County
At Redwood Needle, we bridge the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern integrative practices to deliver compassionate, results-driven care. With over 25 years of expertise in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, our founder Dennis von Elgg combines classical and contemporary approaches to address root causes of discomfort through personalized treatments. Our holistic methodology integrates acupuncture, herbal consultations, dietary guidance, and lifestyle recommendations to restore balance and revitalize health. We prioritize patient education alongside treatment, empowering individuals to maintain wellness beyond the clinic.Our practice has supported over 37,000 patient visits, focusing on whole-person healing for pain management, stress relief, digestive health, and longevity. Dennis's extensive experience as both a practitioner and educator ensures evidence-based care rooted in tradition yet adapted for 21st-century needs. We specialize in treating complex conditions like chronic pain, shingles, tendonitis, and psycho-emotional health challenges while maintaining a commitment to safety, transparency, and patient-centered outcomes.
Services
Acupuncture
Herbology
Pain Management
Stress Relief
Digestive Health
Women's Health
Men's Health
Pediatric Care
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of acupuncture teaching and clinical experience
- Our treatments integrate classical TCM with modern integrative medicine
- Personalized care plans address root causes of health issues
- We combine acupuncture, herbs, and lifestyle education for lasting results
- Proven success treating complex conditions like chronic pain and shingles
What people say
Wonderful healer
Immediate relief
Transformed my health
Debilitating tendonitis relief
Circle the dragon protocol
Services
Acupuncture
Precision acupuncture treatments target pain, inflammation, and systemic imbalances using sterile, single-use needles. Sessions integrate Eastern diagnostic techniques with Western medical insights to address conditions like chronic pain, migraines, and stress-related disorders. Each treatment is customized to individual health goals and physiological needs.
Herbology
Custom herbal formulations complement acupuncture treatments using time-tested botanical combinations. We prescribe medicinals for digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, and immune support while ensuring safety through rigorous quality control and transparent sourcing practices.
Pain Management
Specialized protocols address musculoskeletal pain, post-injury recovery, and nerve-related discomfort through combined acupuncture, cupping, and electro-stimulation therapies. Treatment plans incorporate lifestyle modifications to prevent recurrence and improve mobility.
Stress Relief
Holistic stress reduction programs combine acupuncture with mindfulness techniques to alleviate anxiety, insomnia, and emotional fatigue. Treatments target neurochemical balance while providing practical self-care strategies for daily stress management.
Digestive Health
Comprehensive digestive support addresses IBS, bloating, and inflammatory conditions through acupuncture, dietary counseling, and herbal interventions. We focus on restoring gut motility and microbiome balance using integrative diagnostic approaches.
People
Dennis von Elgg
Acupuncturist & Founder
With 25+ years in acupuncture practice and education, Dennis von Elgg specializes in integrative pain management and chronic disease treatment. He combines classical Chinese medicine with modern research to develop personalized healing protocols for complex health conditions.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We specialize in chronic pain, digestive disorders, stress-related conditions, women's/men's health, and sports injury recovery using acupuncture and integrative medicine.
Are treatments covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by provider. We provide superbill documentation for potential reimbursement. Check with your insurance company for acupuncture benefits details.
How long are sessions?
Initial consultations last 90 minutes. Follow-up treatments typically require 60 minutes, with personalized time allocations for complex cases.
Do acupuncture needles hurt?
Our ultra-thin needles cause minimal sensation. Most patients report deep relaxation during treatments with no significant discomfort.
What herbal quality standards do you follow?
We use only GMP-certified herbal formulas with third-party heavy metal and contaminant testing to ensure safety and efficacy.
Reviews (6)
Kim P.
May 21, 2019
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Dennis is a phenomenal acupuncturist, herbalist and teacher. His knowledge and care when it comes to working with his patients is beyond what I could ever expect from a practitioner. As an Acupuncturist myself I'm pretty picky about who I let treat me and Dennis is one of the very few I trust in this process, his herbal guidance far surpasses anyone I know and he just has a really tuned in way to approach cases that makes you feel supported and hopeful.
Anna S.
Feb 04, 2019
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I was recommended the redwood needle by a friend, and I am so happy I followed up! I was having shoulder pain and tennis/golf elbow that was frustratingly not improving through massage, physical therapy or chiropractic. I struggled for months. I consulted Dennis, and after each treatment my arm grew stronger and felt less pain. After three treatments my pain is fully gone, and I'm now able to use it like before. What really struck me about Dennis was how much he listened to my words as well as my body before deciding how to treat. Since fixing my elbow, I've seen Dennis to help me get
Jen K.
Jan 09, 2019
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I discovered Dennis shortly after the local acupuncturist I had been seeing every month for the last 15 years retired. Those were some big shoes to fill in my eyes and after my first treatment with Dennis, I knew I was in good hands.
Dennis is a talented healer and attentive listener. He is very knowledgeable and professional. He is new to town but not new to acupuncture. Turns out he is also an instructor at the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley. I am thrilled he has moved to town and will continue on with him as my monthly acupuncturist! You would be wise to pay him
Dennis is a talented healer and attentive listener. He is very knowledgeable and professional. He is new to town but not new to acupuncture. Turns out he is also an instructor at the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley. I am thrilled he has moved to town and will continue on with him as my monthly acupuncturist! You would be wise to pay him
Kristan Klingelhofer
Dec 21, 2018
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Dennis is a wonderful healer! I first came in with a tweaked and spasming back and - after a single session of acupuncture and cupping - I left feeling almost completely pain-free. It was amazing. I have also seen Dennis for a chronic tendonitis issue. I was impressed with the depth of his knowledge and the time he took to precisely pinpoint the injury and the corresponding treatment. It's clear he has been doing this a long time and has a deep and vast knowledge of Chinese medicine. He also just has a great manner - very kind, warm, funny, gentle, skilled. I recommend him highly!
Sonja Cahoon
Jul 24, 2018
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I dont post reviews often but am inspired to highly recommend Dennis von Elgg. Dennis was able and willing to take the time and energy to listen to my concerns and effectively treat some long-standing physical and emotional health problems that I have been dealing with. Thank you Dennis!
Dana B.
Jul 05, 2017
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Tessa gives a really powerful treatment and has created a really calm and healing environment at the Redwood Needle. I would def go back!
