Steven Cartacki
- Pain relief through acupuncture.
- Stress reduction and related symptoms.
- Acupuncture for serious illness support.
- Treating various everyday clinic conditions.
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Petaluma Community Acupuncture
21 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, 94952
Steven is originally from Pennsylvania. He was drawn to Chinese medicine through his own experience as a patient, as well as exposure to traditional healing practices while traveling in Peru. He received his Doctor of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine degree at the AIMC in Berkeley.. In practice, he focuses on pain and orthopedic conditions—stiffness, limited range of motion, and recovery from injury—as well as neurological issues such as stroke recovery, Bell’s palsy, MS, Parkinson’s, and neuropathic pain. Steven works in a straightforward, attentive way and is thoughtful in how he approaches each patient’s concerns. Outside of work, he likes wandering in nature and spending time at home with his wife, Tania, and their cat, Rocky.
Welcome! Your Initial Private Treatment includes a detailed consultation and an acupuncture treatment. Allow time for your first visit with us, as most initial visits last over an hour. Please complete the intake paperwork online at least 24 hours before your appointment. During your initial visit, you will speak with your acupuncturist about your health concerns and if this is your first acupuncture treatment, we’ll make sure you are at ease every step of the way. Most people feel little or no discomfort upon the insertion of the needles and most of our patients fall into a restful sleep while receiving acupuncture. Once the needles are in you may feel some slight tingling, achiness, or warmth in the acupuncture point. These are perfectly normal sensations and indicate that the energy is moving. If anything feels uncomfortable, we can adjust the needles to make you more comfortable. Thank you and we look forward to treating you.