Sports Acupuncture & Dry Needling for Active Lifestyles in Portland, Maine
Active weekends lead into active weeks, and everyone can benefit from a little extra support. Acupuncture is the ideal fit for your busy lifestyle, helping reduce pain and stress, improve recovery, and keep you moving with ease.
At West End Acupuncture in Portland, Maine, we specialize in Sports Acupuncture and dry needling to support active individuals and athletes of all levels. Whether you’re a runner, yogi, surfer, dancer, CrossFit athlete, or outdoor enthusiast, our goal is to help you feel your best and stay active doing what you love.
How It Works
Sports Acupuncture and dry needling target muscle tension, trigger points, and imbalances that contribute to pain and restricted movement. Treatments improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and calm the nervous system, helping your body recover naturally and perform more efficiently. Many clients feel relief after just one session and experience lasting improvements over just a few.
Benefits of Sports Acupuncture
Relief from acute and chronic pain including back pain, neck tension, joint discomfort, muscle strain, and headaches
Faster recovery and improved flexibility
Better circulation and reduced inflammation
Improved focus, stress regulation, and deeper sleep
Fewer injuries over time
Why Choose West End Acupuncture
We combine traditional acupuncture with modern orthopedic techniques to provide a balanced, effective approach to recovery and overall health. Each session is personalized to your needs and designed to help you stay active, resilient, and pain-free.
Meet Zach Haigney, L.Ac.
Zach is the owner of West End Acupuncture and a licensed acupuncturist in Maine, New York, and New Jersey. He specializes in pain management, musculoskeletal health, and stress-related conditions. He often collaborates with physicians and physical therapists to offer comprehensive pain-related treatments for athletes and active individuals.
Zach holds a degree in Biology and Philosophy from Boston College and earned his acupuncture degree from Tri-State College of Acupuncture in New York City. He also completed advanced training in the year-long Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) program led by Matt Callison, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of athletic and orthopedic conditions.
Start Your Week Feeling Supported!
New client openings available this week.
Special savings on Acupuncture Series for ongoing care.
HSA & FSA accepted — use your benefits for pain and stress relief.
Book your next session at our Portland, Maine acupuncture clinic to experience how Sports Acupuncture and dry needling can support you.