Acupuncture in Santa Cruz, CA

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Doctors Uzes and Emmert opened Solis Santa Cruz in 2011, with a vision of creating a dynamic, professional clinic, that could serve to bridge the gap between the multitude of healing modalities.  We love collaborating with a diversity of practitioners, such as physical therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, osteopathic physicians and MDs. 

We have, over the last 11 years, established Solis as a trusted resource for improving the health of members in our community.   We have a dream team of acupuncturists, each of whom has been in practice over ten years.  We are passionate practitioners and academics who are committed to helping our patients get results. 

Top 3 Reasons to Work for Us

  • 1

    Solis is built on a foundation of professional and personal support.

    Shoulder the burden of running a business so that our medical professionals can focus on what they do best.  We have cleaning, reception, and insurance billing staff to manage your practice so you can focus your energies on your diagnosis and treatment.  

  • 2

    Acupuncturists provide an essential medical service and should be paid accordingly.

    Solis proudly offers competitive salaries and commissions to all Bay Area team members. Unlike many other offices, we compensate acupuncturists hourly – regardless of the number of patients treated.  We also provide a comprehensive benefit package for our full time employees, including paid vacation, sick leave, medical and dental insurance coverage, and retirement options. 

  • 3

    Our original founders are acupuncturists themselves.

    The Solis practice isn’t run by a team of business minds with no experience, but rather by medical professionals who truly understand the industry. We know exactly what it takes to provide safe, high-quality patient care and staff support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Acupuncture is a method of healing that utilizes sterile, stainless steel, disposable needles to treat various disharmonies.  The main objectives of an acupuncture treatment are to:

  • Reduce pain and inflammation, release contracted muscle tissue, increase micro-circulation, support stem cell proliferation, affect neurotransmitter activity, and promote healing to damaged tissues.
  • Alleviate symptoms such as nausea, anxiety, or dizziness.
  • Strengthen the body’s immune system.
  • Balance the integral functions of the internal organs, making for a unified, integrated, healthy person.  

The World Health Organization recognizes that acupuncture can be used to effectively treat over 200 common clinical disorders, including- sports injury, chronic pain, arthritis, stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, indigestion, acid reflux, IBS, common cold cough, and flu, PMS, irregular or painful menstruation, menopause, sexual dysfunction, UTI, asthma, allergies, migraines, hypertension, hormonal imbalances, addiction, and post-traumatic stress.

Electro-acupuncture has become increasingly popular over the last 20 years. Although the effects of acupuncture are still not fully understood, research has made some significant headway. Research has shown a strong correlation between electro-acupuncture and anti-inflammatory effects, the increase of blood and lymphatic flow, and analgesic effects through the release of opioid endorphins and serotonin. It is suggested that electro-acupuncture may also be linked to the up-regulation of cell metabolism and tissue repair and facilitate neuro-muscular stimulation and re-education.

Dry Needling is a specific needling technique that is based on neuroanatomy and myofascial trigger point therapy that is used with thin filiform needles without the injection of a solution. Myofascial pain is often associated with trigger points that may present with a painful and fibrotic tight muscle band. In response to needling this trigger point, the patient may experience referred pain and/or a twitch response. There is strong scientific evidence of the effectiveness of using trigger point needling techniques to treat musculoskeletal pain and neuromuscular dysfunction.

When you have a treatment, your practitioner will spend some time doing an evaluation- either a musculoskeletal evaluation or a tongue and pulse evaluation.  They may then do some manual therapies such as cupping or gua sha. Then, you will relax on a treatment table, while the needles are inserted.  Once the needles are in, you will simply take a 30-minute rest.  Your visit to the acupuncturist should be an enjoyable experience, with noticeable benefits as a result.

What People Are Saying About Us

Excellent
4.9
Based on 172 reviews
Solis helped me gain strength and energy after my chemotherapy treatments. Jenny recommended vitamins and herbs as well as targeted Accupuncture and message that help with my recovery and allow me to sleep better.I also received treatment after a broken arm and shoulder surgery. They are helping with mobility, scar reduction and pain relief. I notice an improvement each time I visit and feel the treatments are definitely worth my time and money.
I have consistently received excellent care at Solis Acupuncture. I was referred from my primary care doctor at Kaiser for ongoing pain from an injury, and acupuncturist Jessica Powell was able to knock it out after just a handful of visits. She is incredibly knowledgeable, intuitive, and caring. I highly recommend her expertise to anyone.I also found the entire Solid team to be professional and caring, and the facilities are clean and welcoming.
Amazing treatment, kind, and compassionate care from Julian, beautiful clean and welcoming clinic. Highly recommend
I’ve been suffering with chronic SI pain for several years. Since starting my treatment with Solis acupuncture a few months ago I’m finally getting relief from my pain!Thank you so much Solis Acupuncture, your team is the best!!!
When I arrived, my lower back had locked up,with muscles in spasm. I could barely bend. When I left an hour later, I could touch my toes!
Solis acupuncture is a model of compassionate health care. And an inspiration for what excellent healthcare can be. From the whole experience of checking in with Summer to getting the treatments. I felt heard and seen in a way I had never been before. Jenny and Sarah are incredible practitioners! They excelled in searching for the root of my health issues, while also being present to the issues I was bringing in on that day. They had excellent questions to ask me and would follow up with what I told them in the past. They have given me a lot of insight into my health issues and have changed the way I think about health care providers.I'd highly recommend them to anyone seeking acupuncture and holistic health care!
I had breast cancer & unfortunately got neuropathy from chemo. It he acupuncture has helped me so much get over the numbness & tingling. I’ve had 3 session &canAlready feel a difference.Libby Graham
My first time having acupuncture.I’ve been suffering from plantar fasciitis for 10 months.After just a few treatments, my pain has gone from a 10 to a two.The staff here at Solis acupuncture is absolutely wonderful They are professional and caring. Patient focused group of practitioners.I really love that they have multiple locations And several practitioners so people with busy schedules like myself can easily make appointmentsAnyone who is suffering from any kind of chronic pain should definitely check out Solis acupuncture
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