Inner Compass Acupuncture and Wellness

Inner Compass Acupuncture and Wellness is dedicated to guiding individuals towards a balanced and healthy life through the timeless practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Located in the heart of Pittsburgh, PA, we offer a holistic approach to health, focusing on the harmony of the mind, body, and spirit. Our serene and welcoming environment ensures that every patient experiences comfort and safety while receiving personalized care.Our Services:- Acupuncture: Utilizing fine, sterile, single-use needles, acupuncture helps regulate and promote the body's natural healing abilities. This ancient technique facilitates the movement of Qi and blood, essential substances for life and health, throughout the body to alleviate pain and restore balance.- Tui Na: This Chinese medical massage addresses superficial trauma and musculoskeletal pain by promoting the free flow of blood and Qi, helping to restore the body to a balanced state.- Cupping: Using glass or silicone cups, this treatment improves local circulation, enhances lymphatic flow, and moves stagnations that can cause pain.- Gua Sha: A soft tissue scraping technique using a blunt object to break up adhesions in the fascia and connective tissues, providing pain relief.- Moxibustion: A heat therapy that involves burning mugwort over specific points or painful areas to warm and invigorate them, alleviating symptoms.- Qi Gong: A form of exercise encompassing both internal and external movements, repeated to promote blood flow, mental clarity, and emotional stability.Our Approach:Every patient begins their journey with a comprehensive interview to understand their current health status and devise a tailored treatment plan. This holistic approach ensures that we address the root cause of the condition, not just the symptoms. Pulse diagnosis and tongue examination are integral parts of our assessment, providing insights into the body's internal state.Patient Experience:Patients can expect a comfortable and soothing experience. Once the needles are inserted, sensations of heaviness, warmth, or slight pressure may be felt, indicating the flow of Qi and blood to the points. After resting with the needles for 15-30 minutes, additional treatments like cupping, gua sha, or tui na may be administered as per the treatment plan.Testimonials:- "Dan is a great acupuncturist, he’s always studying, learning, and honing his skills. You feel that he takes his time to understand and answer all your questions. I highly recommend him!!!"- "Look no further. Dan is the best acupuncturist around! From the moment you arrive, he creates a safe environment and makes your healing his top priority. He’s a great listener, who’s constantly honing in his craft, and tailoring his immense knowledge of Chinese medicine to your specific needs. At a great rate too. I cannot recommend him enough!"- "Dan is the absolute best. Each session is always so educational yet so relaxing. Acupuncture was able to ease years of pain, help with my sleep, and relieve stress. Promise, it’s totally worth it."Meet Our Practitioner:Dan's journey into Traditional Chinese Medicine began at the age of 12 through martial arts, leading to a lifelong passion for acupuncture and TCM. After experiencing the healing benefits of acupuncture following a severe auto accident, he pursued formal education at the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine of the New York Chiropractic College, graduating with a Master’s Degree in Acupuncture in 2019.Dan's expertise is further enriched by over 3000 hours of clinical training and advanced studies at the Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of TCM in Hangzhou, China. Specializing in treating acute and chronic pain, mental health concerns, digestive issues, and autoimmune conditions, Dan integrates Eastern and Western medicine to achieve the highest level of recovery for his patients.