Acupuncture in Scottsdale from a board certified acupuncturist.
Acupuncture in Scottsdale, AZ, from Dr. Tracey Ryder, a chiropractor and board certified acupuncturist in the State of Arizona. For pain, headaches, stress and recovery, on its own or inside the same plan as your adjustments.
- Board certified, State of Arizona
- Sterile, single-use needles
- Electroacupuncture available
- Pairs with chiropractic in one plan
What it treats
What acupuncture treats, and how it fits your plan
Acupuncture places very fine, sterile, single-use needles at specific points to change how the nervous system and the surrounding tissue behave. Patients here use acupuncture for pain in Scottsdale most of all: low back, neck, sciatica, jaw, knee and the nerve pain of neuropathy and carpal tunnel. Migraines and tension headaches are the next most common reason to book.
It is also the treatment people choose for the things an adjustment does not reach. Acupuncture for stress and anxiety in Scottsdale is a regular part of the schedule, as is support for sleep and for recovery after a sports injury. Sessions are calm, most people are surprised how little they feel, and many fall asleep on the table.
What makes acupuncture here different is who is holding the needles. Dr. Tracey is an acupuncturist in Scottsdale who is also the chiropractor, so if you have been searching for acupuncture near me and want it inside one plan with adjustments and massage, that plan is written by one person who has examined you. Electroacupuncture in Scottsdale, a gentle current run between two needles for stubborn muscle and nerve pain, is available when it fits.
- Technique
- Fine, sterile, single-use needles at specific points, with electroacupuncture when it fits
- Provided by
- Dr. Tracey Ryder, DC, board certified in acupuncture by the State of Arizona
- Most booked for
- Pain, migraines and headaches, stress and anxiety, sports recovery, pregnancy discomfort
- Pairs with
- Chiropractic adjustments in the same visit, massage therapy in the same plan
How a session works
Intake, points, then rest.
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Intake and point selection
What hurts, what else is going on, and what the rest of your plan looks like. Dr. Tracey chooses the points for your case, not from a chart on the wall.
One provider, one plan
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The needles
Fine, sterile, single-use needles, placed quickly. Most people feel a light tap or a dull ache that fades. Electroacupuncture adds a gentle current between two needles when it fits.
Sterile and single-use
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Rest, then the plan
You rest with the needles in place while the treatment works. Afterward, most people feel relaxed. Dr. Tracey tells you how many sessions it should take to know it is helping.
The plan changes as you do
What we treat
Conditions we treat with acupuncture
Acupuncture is often paired with an adjustment for these, and used on its own for headaches, nerve pain and stress.
- Head and jawHeadaches and migraines
- SpineLower back pain
- SpineNeck and upper back pain
- SpineSciatica
- Head and jawTMJ and jaw pain
- NerveNeuropathy
- NerveCarpal tunnel
- Joints and limbsArthritis and joint stiffness
- Joints and limbsShoulder and rotator cuff
- Joints and limbsKnee pain
- Joints and limbsFoot and ankle pain
- Joints and limbsSports injuries
Your visit
What an acupuncture visit is like
During the visit
- A short intake, or a check-in if you are already a patient.
- Point selection for your case, sometimes far from where it hurts.
- Needles placed, then a quiet rest with the lights low.
- Electroacupuncture when Dr. Tracey recommends it.
After the visit
- Most people leave relaxed, sometimes sleepy. Plan an easy hour afterward if you can.
- A small bruise at a needle site is possible and fades on its own.
- Results build over a short course of sessions, and the plan is re-checked each time.
Styles
Styles of acupuncture we offer
The same needles, chosen and placed differently depending on what you came in for.
Traditional acupuncture
Point selection from the classical system, for pain, digestion, sleep and general balance.
Electroacupuncture
A gentle, adjustable current between paired needles. Used for stubborn muscle pain, nerve pain and sports injuries.
Pain management
Local and distal points for back, neck, joint and nerve pain, often in the same visit as an adjustment.
Stress and anxiety
A calming point set that most patients describe as the most relaxed they have felt in weeks.
Sports injury recovery
Points around the injured tissue plus the muscles compensating for it, paired with taping or massage when useful.
Pregnancy support
Gentle treatment for the aches of pregnancy, from a provider who is also Webster certified for prenatal chiropractic care.
Who it is for
Who acupuncture is for
Good reasons to book
- Pain that has not fully responded to adjustments or massage alone.
- Migraines, tension headaches and jaw pain.
- Nerve pain: sciatica, neuropathy, carpal tunnel.
- Stress, anxiety and poor sleep that are making the pain worse.
- Recovery from a sports injury.
- Pregnancy discomfort, with gentle point selection.
Worth knowing first
- If you have a bleeding disorder, a pacemaker (electroacupuncture is avoided) or are unsure, tell us at booking and Dr. Tracey will plan around it.
- Acupuncture supports a plan; it does not replace a physician for a condition that needs one.
Not sure whether acupuncture or an adjustment is the right first step? Book an exam and Dr. Tracey will tell you.
What patients say
What patients say about Dr. Tracey.
4.9out of 5, 75 Google reviews97%five-star reviewsLuke M.
June 2026
My list back and right hip have been getting progressively worse for the last 8 months with the last month becoming unbearable. Why did I wait!? 40 minutes in there with Dr Tracey and I feel the best I have since last year. Thank You!
Google reviewKara D.
June 2026
Dr Ryder is amazing! She listens to and addresses all my concerns for myself and my kids (infant and toddlers). Jess and the other front desk staff are always super helpful and kind as well! I look forward to my visits!
Google reviewLico S.
March 2026
Immediate pain relief after 10 weeks of limited success with physical therapy. I was unable to walk without extreme discomfort, prior to treatment, however I walked out at b less than level 3 pain -- a considerable improvement
Google reviewJamie T.
April 2026
Amazing prenatal massages + chiropractor work. Highly recommend.
Google reviewMichelle R.
July 2026
Dr. Tracy is AMAZING!! My back has never felt so good. Definitely recommend!
Google reviewDonata M.
July 2026
Dr Ryder is the best ! Always courteous and gives the best adjustments !! Back is great Thank you
Google reviewTonya D.
June 2026
Love this place. Tracy & staff are great.
Google reviewLaura M.
March 2026
The massages are incredible and such a great deal! I look forward to it every month!
Google review
Real questions
What people ask about acupuncture.
Searched in Scottsdale Should I do acupuncture and chiropractic together, or pick one?
For most pain that comes from a stuck joint plus tight, irritated tissue, together works better than either alone. Dr. Tracey is both the chiropractor and the acupuncturist, so one plan can pair them in the same visit or alternate between them. If one is clearly the better fit for your case, she will say so.
Does acupuncture hurt?
Very little. The needles are much finer than the ones used for injections. You may feel a light tap or a dull, heavy sensation at the point that fades within seconds. Most patients relax within a few minutes and many fall asleep.
Is acupuncture worth it for pain?
For back, neck, joint and nerve pain, headaches and migraines, patients here book it repeatedly because it changes how they feel. A short trial of sessions tells you whether it is working for you, and the plan changes if it is not.
What does a board certified acupuncturist in Scottsdale mean?
It means the State of Arizona has certified Dr. Tracey to practice acupuncture in addition to her chiropractic license. The certificate is on the wall in Suite 14.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the condition and how long it has been there. Dr. Tracey sets a short course, tells you what to expect by the end of it, and re-checks at each visit rather than booking a long package up front.
Are the needles sterile?
Yes. Every needle is sterile, sealed, single-use and disposed of after your session. Nothing is reused.
Related pages
Where acupuncture does its best work.
- Headaches and migrainesAcupuncture for migraines, plus adjustments for the neck tension that often triggers them.Read more
- NeuropathyNumbness, tingling and burning in the feet and hands. Acupuncture is often the first thing that helps.Read more
- Carpal tunnelWrist and hand nerve pain treated without surgery: acupuncture, adjustments and massage.Read more
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Book acupuncture with Dr. Tracey
Call the office or request an appointment online. Existing patients can add acupuncture to a scheduled adjustment; new patients start with an exam.
- Monday
- 8:30 AM to 6 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:30 AM to 12 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:30 AM to 6 PM
- Thursday
- 2 to 6 PM
- Friday
- 8:30 AM to 6 PM
- Saturday to Sunday
- Closed
Directions in Google Maps
Prefer to talk? Call (480) 900-5280.