Greta Goforth L.Ac., HHP
Knight Chiropractic Center
535 Encinitas Blvd ste 120
Encinitas CA 92024
760.815.6265 (cell phone)
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-1pm or by appointment

Village Hillcrest Complex (next to Hillcrest Cinemas): Community Clinic
3975 5th Avenue, ste 214
San Diego CA 92103. 619.299.7777 x 3

Sliding scale acupuncture treatments! From $45-60/hour, depending on what you can afford. In the Hillcrest office Wednesday afternoons or by appointment.

Acupuncture Packages available in the Encinitas Chiropractic Center! 4 sessions for $200.

Welcome to Goforth Acupucture. I specialize in combining both acupuncture and massage therapy for the treatment of chronic muscle pain, musculoskeletal conditions, and stress reduction. I also specialize in women's health, especially fibroids, endometriosis, menopause, and eating disorders. Acupuncture can effectively treat addictions, obesity, menstrual pain, menopause, insomnia, anxiety, depression, sciatica, carpal tunnel, headaches, fatigue, and digestive disorders.

Does acupuncture hurt?
When done correctly, acupuncture is relatively painless. The needles I use are as thin as a human hair, and go inbetween the nerves so it is nothing like recieving a shot at the doctor's office. For healing to occur, you should feel a dull achy or buzzing sensation where the needle is. However, sharp pain is rarely felt and not conducive to the healing process.

How does acupuncture work?
Acupuncture works by stimulating and directing the immune system so the body can heal itself. When a needle enters an area, the healing agents such as endorphins, red blood cells, white blood cells, etc. rush to the site of the needle. This reaction promotes circulation and speeds up the healing process, as well as reactivating the healing of chronic injuries. Sometimes, needles will also be used distal to the site of injury to stimulate a meridian, or energy pathway. By clearing blockages of qi (vital energy)or of blood (tight muscles), pain is resolved and healing can occur.