Business Details
Your Trusted Acupuncture Partner in Tacoma, WA
Compass Acupuncture Tacoma was founded on the principles of East Asian medicine, a holistic system refined over thousands of years. Our practice focuses on treating the whole person rather than isolated symptoms, emphasizing root-cause solutions tailored to individual needs. We integrate acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, tuina, and moxibustion with modern techniques like sports acupuncture and exercise prescription. Our founder, Reed Stine, brings over 20 years of experience in creating personalized wellness plans, combining deep anatomical knowledge with compassionate care. We specialize in addressing chronic pain, sports injuries, women's health, and autoimmune conditions through natural, evidence-based methods.Our mission is to empower patients to reclaim their health through partnerships built on trust, education, and measurable results. We prioritize patient comfort with gentle techniques suitable for needle-sensitive individuals and children. Our approach merges tradition with innovation, including pilot studies on acupuncture's performance-enhancing potential. With transparent communication and a focus on long-term wellness, we guide patients toward sustainable health improvements. Our practice reflects a commitment to advancing East Asian medicine while maintaining rigorous professional standards.
Services
Acupuncture
Cupping Therapy
Tuina Massage
Nutrition Counseling
Sports Acupuncture
Gua Sha
Moxibustion
Shiatsu
Electroacupuncture
Exercise Prescription
Highlights and features
- We combine 20+ years of clinical experience with East Asian medicine traditions
- Our founder developed personalized exercise programs for athletes and chronic disease patients
- We offer needle-free techniques like shonishin and acupressure for sensitive patients
- We integrate Western anatomical knowledge with traditional diagnostic methods
- Our treatments address both symptoms and root causes of health conditions
What people say
Lifelong seasonal allergy relief
Improved athletic performance
Gentle needle-free options
Expertise in complex cases
Autoimmune symptom reduction
Services
Acupuncture
Our acupuncture treatments use thin needles to stimulate energy flow and trigger natural healing responses. This ancient practice effectively addresses chronic pain, stress, and various health conditions through personalized point selection. Patients experience improved circulation, reduced inflammation, and restored bodily balance during 60-minute sessions.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping creates therapeutic suction to relieve muscle tension and improve blood flow. We employ stationary, running, and electro-cupping techniques to treat sports injuries, respiratory issues, and chronic pain. Patients often see immediate improvements in range of motion and reduced recovery times from this non-invasive treatment.
Nutrition Counseling
Our registered dietitians provide personalized nutrition plans based on East Asian medicine principles. We address food allergies, metabolic disorders, and chronic disease management through food-as-medicine approaches. Patients gain practical knowledge to support their healing journey and maintain wellness between treatments.
Sports Acupuncture
Specialized treatments accelerate recovery from sports injuries and enhance athletic performance. Using M-Test diagnostics and trigger point therapy, we address musculoskeletal imbalances and prevent future injuries. Athletes report improved flexibility, reduced pain, and faster return-to-play timelines through our integrative approach.
Women's Health
We address menstrual irregularities, fertility challenges, and menopausal symptoms using natural therapies. Our treatments regulate hormonal systems and alleviate associated discomforts without pharmaceutical side effects. Patients receive comprehensive support for reproductive health through acupuncture and lifestyle counseling.
People
Reed Stine
Founder & Licensed Acupuncturist
Reed Stine is a licensed acupuncturist with a Master's in Acupuncture from Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine. After overcoming chronic headaches through acupuncture, he dedicated his career to integrative pain management. With 20+ years of experience in exercise physiology and East Asian medicine, he develops personalized treatment plans combining traditional techniques with modern research.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat chronic pain, sports injuries, women's health issues, autoimmune conditions, and stress-related disorders using acupuncture and complementary therapies.
Are treatments painful?
Most patients experience minimal discomfort. We offer needle-free options like shonishin and acupressure for sensitive individuals.
How many sessions will I need?
Treatment plans vary by condition. Many patients see improvement within 4-6 sessions, with chronic cases requiring ongoing care.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide superbill receipts for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Check with your provider for acupuncture coverage details.
What should I wear?
Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows access to acupuncture points on arms, legs, and torso.
Can children receive treatment?
Yes, we offer pediatric care using non-invasive techniques like shonishin for common childhood health concerns.
