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Dry Needling & Acupuncture

Dry needling helps release stubborn muscle tension.

Dry needling targets the trigger point directly, the tight band inside a muscle that keeps referring pain somewhere else. Nothing is injected. For patients whose real problem is damaged tissue rather than a guarded muscle, we will tell you honestly that SoftWave is the stronger tool.

9 out of 10 patients notice a change on day one.

300+ 5-star Reviews

Why dry needling

Dry needling targets the exact spot causing the issue.

A trigger point is a small, contracted band of muscle fiber that has run out of the local blood supply it needs to let go. Stretching rarely reaches it. A thin needle placed into that exact band gives it a reason to release, which is why relief often shows up in the spot the pain was radiating to, not just where the needle went.

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HOW IT WORKS

Treat the trigger point, and the muscle can start to let go.

A thin, solid needle enters the taut band of muscle with nothing injected. Here is what that sets off, step by step.

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Finds the exact trigger point

Your doctor palpates for the taut band and the tender spot inside it. Placement is the whole game here, because a needle two centimeters off does very little.

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Triggers the twitch and release

A brief involuntary twitch is the contracted fibers letting go. It feels strange for a second, and it is the response we are looking for.

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Restores blood flow to starved fibers

A knot that has been clamped down has been choking off its own circulation. Once it releases, oxygen and nutrients reach fibers that have been running on empty.

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Quiets the referred-pain loop

Trigger points send pain to predictable places, which is why a knot in your shoulder blade can be felt down your arm. Releasing the source usually quiets the destination.

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Opens a window for the real work

A released muscle stops fighting the adjustment and lets you move through the range your rehab exercises need. Needling clears the path; it is not the destination.

Nothing is injected and nothing is cut. No medication, no downtime. You get your treatment, then get on with your day.

What We Treat

When the pain shows up somewhere the problem isn’t.

Dry needling is most useful for muscular trigger points driving referred pain. Acupuncture is also available here at $60 for patients who ask for it. For tissue that is genuinely damaged rather than guarded, we recommend SoftWave instead.

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Dr. Kianoosh Ziayan, DC

Dr. Kianoosh Ziayan, DC

Founder · Port St. Lucie

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Dr. Magdolen Ziayan, DC

Dr. Magdolen Ziayan, DC

Chiropractor · Stuart

Your Care Team

Doctors who treat athletes. Not just sore backs.

Dr. Kianoosh Ziayan and Dr. Magdolen Ziayan build performance plans around the specific thing you are trying to do again, whether that is a full backswing or eighteen holes without your hip quitting on you. Your case manager maps that goal on day one so nobody is guessing at what winning looks like.

Care built around your sport, not a generic protocol

Short visits that fit around training and tee times

Regenerative tools on site, so you rarely have to sit out

What Patients Say

What that first visit led to.

9 in 10 feel a difference on visit one

"I have become a true believer in chiropractic health services due to the healing hands of Dr. Z and Dr. Magi. I started coming here because of terrible pain and their treatment is the only thing that has given me relief. Highly recommended."

J. Reynolds

"The whole team knows my case every time I walk in. No repeating my story, no waiting around. In and out in under 30 minutes and always feeling better than when I arrived."

D. Thompson

"I am very impressed with Treasure Coast Spine and Sport. Virginia at the front desk and Adrian the SoftWave technician are both amazing. They truly care about their patients and do the best they can to help with recovery."

Eric S.

"Being as busy as I am, I really enjoy how quickly I can get in and out during a visit. The wait for treatment is only around five minutes. Scheduling is flexible and the staff are incredibly knowledgeable. The SoftWave will blow your mind with how quickly it helps with pain."

Bill M.

"The customer service here is amazing. I have been in a lot of pain, and after starting SoftWave therapy, my pain and inflammation have decreased so much and I am feeling great. Everyone working here is so friendly. If you are thinking about making an appointment, definitely do it. You will not regret it."

Mike R.

"From the front desk to the doctors, everyone is warm and professional. My migraines are down from weekly to maybe once a month. Life-changing is not an exaggeration."

C. Whitfield

"I have received nine SoftWave and laser treatments for the arthritis in my thumb. Treatments are quick and almost painless. After about my sixth treatment I started to feel notable improvement in pain, mobility, and range of motion."

Liz B.

"I am a runner and plantar fasciitis had me sidelined for months. Their combination of laser and rehab exercises got me back on the road for my fall half marathon."

S. Patel

"I have faced a challenging journey with ankle, knee, and foot pain, but after being a patient here for some time I finally found relief. The SoftWave therapy does have a bit of a zing, but the results are incredibly relieving and truly worthwhile."

Gina G.

"First off, I am absolutely in love with the staff. They are the friendliest and nicest group of people. And this SoftWave stuff is legit. I hurt and pinched a nerve in my shoulder in February and had been suffering with it until I found this place."

Jeanna R.

"I originally came in after seeing a Facebook ad for a trial treatment on my shoulder and decided to give it a try before pursuing more invasive options. I did ten further treatments and experienced so much relief."

Aaron A.

"After two years of shoulder pain that nothing seemed to touch, I gave SoftWave a try. Three weeks in and I am sleeping through the night again. I wish I had found this place sooner."

M. Alvarez

"Skeptical husband here. My wife dragged me in for my sciatica and I will admit it, they fixed what two other clinics could not. Worth every penny of the $97 first visit."

R. Gallagher

"I have only been coming to this clinic for two weeks and it has already provided much relief for my ongoing chronic neck pain. I am so glad I found this place."

Barbie P.

"Dr. Z and Dr. Magi have helped me tremendously. My back feels as good as it has in five years. I did not think I could improve that much at this point in my life, but I have. The SoftWave technology has improved my ability to play golf."

Kerry O.

"My lower back pain was so bad I could not stand for more than five minutes. Through their knowledge and the different techniques offered I am now back to enjoying life. They listen to you and truly want to help you get back to doing the things you enjoy."

Lisa K.

9 in 10

FEEL A DIFFERENCE ON VISIT ONE

~10 min

TYPICAL VISIT

<5 min

TYPICAL Wait

Same-week

TYPICAL Availability

Your First Visit

The $97 visit where patients feel a difference for the first time in years.

No mystery pricing, no surprise bill.

In-depth consultation with your case manager

Full orthopedic exam with the doctor, including range of motion, muscle and orthopedic testing

Same-day treatment where appropriate

A personalized, goal-based care plan

Custom home-exercise program with video, sent about two weeks into care

What to expect

45 minutes and a written plan in your hand.

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Real exam, not a sales pitch

Your first visit includes a full health-history review and an orthopedic exam that maps which muscles are generating your pain and where it refers to.

Dr. Magi treating a patient’s upper back and neck
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Your first needling session

Where appropriate, treatment starts on day one. Needles are thin, single-use, and in for a short time, and your doctor stops the moment something does not feel right.

Consultation room at the Stuart office
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An honest path forward

Before you leave, you'll have a written care plan with realistic visit counts, a timeline, and transparent pricing.

Before you book

Let’s see if needling belongs in your plan.

You're likely a fit if:

You are willing to try a needle if it means skipping medication

Stretching and massage give you a day or two of relief at most

You can point to a knot, and the pain shows up somewhere else

Probably not if

Your exam points to damaged tissue, where SoftWave fits better

You have a real needle phobia, in which case we have other tools

Common questions

The honest answers.

No. Dry needling is a Western, anatomy-based technique aimed at a specific trigger point in a muscle. Acupuncture follows traditional meridian points. We offer acupuncture at $60 for patients who request it, but dry needling is what we lead with clinically.

The needle itself is thinner than what is used for a shot and most patients barely feel it go in. What you may feel is a deep ache or a quick twitch when the trigger point releases. Some soreness the next day is normal.

Often a handful, because needling is used to unlock a muscle rather than to rebuild tissue over time. If you are still needing it repeatedly for the same spot, that is usually a sign the underlying tissue needs SoftWave or a rehab plan instead.

We accept Medicare and PIP, and offer financing including 0% options for qualified patients. Coverage varies by plan, which is part of why we keep pricing transparent.

Because they solve different problems. Needling releases a muscle that is clamped down. SoftWave prompts the body to repair tendon, ligament, and joint tissue that is actually damaged. When your exam points to the second one, we would rather tell you that than sell you the first.

Treasure Coast · Florida

Ready to schedule?
Recovery is closer than you think.

Both offices run the same doctor-led standard of care. Whichever location is closer, you get the same exam, the same attention, and the same $97 first visit.

Treasure Coast Spine & Sport office in Port St. Lucie, FL

Port St. Lucie

573 NW Lake Whitney Pl #104
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Mon, Wed, Thu: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tue & Fri: coming soon
Treasure Coast Spine & Sport office on SE Central Parkway in Stuart, FL

Stuart

626 SE Central Pkwy
Stuart, FL 34994
Mon, Wed, Thu: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tue & Fri: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Your Next Step

Stop managing it. Get back in the game.

Start with the $97 first visit (a $250 value: consultation, full orthopedic exam with movement screen, and same-day treatment where appropriate, plus your care plan and home-exercise program), or book a free five-minute call with a doctor if you would rather ask a few questions first.