Acupuncture for Chronic Pain
When your body is ready to release.
Decoding chronic pain: understanding the root cause
When discomfort persists, your body is speaking. What might it be telling you?
Chronic pain isn't just a physical sensation—it's a message from your body asking for attention, care, and understanding. Whether it's a nagging shoulder ache that won't quit, recurring lower back pain, or old injuries that flare up unpredictably, persistent pain is your body's way of saying something deeper might need to be addressed.
At Inner Alchemy Source, we go beyond masking symptoms. We help you decode what your body is trying to tell you, addressing the root imbalances that keep pain cycling through your system.
The hidden language of chronic pain
In Chinese Medicine, pain is understood as a disruption in your body's natural flow—a blockage or imbalance that prevents energy (Qi) and blood from moving freely. This might show up as:
Pain that migrates or shifts location
Discomfort that worsens with stress or certain weather
Old injuries that never fully healed
Tension patterns that affect multiple areas of your body
Pain that improves temporarily but always returns
These patterns reveal important information about what's really happening beneath the surface.
Beyond the pain: getting to the root
Chronic pain rarely exists in isolation. It's often connected to:
Unresolved emotional stress held in the body
Compensatory movement patterns from old injuries
Nervous system dysregulation keeping you in constant alert mode
Lifestyle factors that deplete your body's natural resources for healing
Energetic imbalances that prevent proper recovery
Our approach looks at the whole picture—not just where it hurts, but why it keeps hurting.
How acupuncture addresses chronic pain
Acupuncture works by restoring your body's natural flow, releasing blockages, and reactivating your innate healing power. Through personalized treatment, we:
Release chronic tension patterns held deep in tissues
Calm an overactive nervous system stuck in protection mode
Improve circulation to areas starved of nourishment
Address underlying imbalances that keep pain recurring
Support your body's natural anti-inflammatory response
The goal isn't just pain relief—it's helping you rediscover what it feels like to move comfortably in your body again.
Frequently Asked Questions
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For chronic pain issues, we recommend once a week for 4 - 6 weeks. At this point, we would like to see a significant decrease in pain and frequency, and from there we can determine the next steps together.
However, everyone’s situation and experience is different, and we may recommend more or less in terms of number of weekly treatments and frequency. We’ll have a better idea as we work together over the next couple of sessions.
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The acupuncture that Deyna Libiran, L.Ac. practices is very gentle, and most clients feel very little during their sessions. In fact, it’s so deeply relaxing that many people fall asleep during treatment.
As always, Deyna will check in with you to gauge comfort level.
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At Inner Alchemy Source, you're not just another appointment on the schedule. Each session is tailored specifically to you, informed by the wisdom of Chinese Medicine and a genuine commitment to helping you feel truly comfortable in your body again.
We also believe healing happens in relationship. That's why we start with a complimentary video consultation—to ensure we're the right fit before you invest your time and resources. This isn't about convincing you to work with us; it's about creating clarity and connection from the very beginning.
Our goal isn't to create dependency, but empowerment. We want you to rediscover your body's innate capacity to heal, find inner stability, and sustain the active, balanced life you deserve.
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By remaining independent from insurance companies, we maintain complete autonomy over your care—and you maintain complete ownership of your health journey.
This means:
More time with you: No rushed appointments or multiple rooms going at a time. We value seeing one person at a time.
Personalized treatment plans: Based on your needs, not insurance limitations
True partnership: Our relationship is between you and us, not filtered through a third party
Transparent pricing: You know exactly what you're investing, with no surprise denials or coverage changes
We provide detailed receipts (superbills) that you can submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement, giving you the freedom to utilize your benefits while we maintain the freedom to provide exceptional care.
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Initial visit (90 minutes) - $150
Return visit (60-75 minutes) - $125
Return 30-minute visit (established clients only) - $65
We accept Credit Cards, HSA and FSA, Venmo, Zelle, Cash, and Check.
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Let’s start with scheduling your 20-minute complimentary Telehealth consult. Click the link below to find a day and time that works for you!
Ready to feel good in your body again?
Step 1: Book Your Free 20-Minute Telehealth Consultation
This isn't a sales call—it's a chance for us to get curious together. We'll discuss what's happening in your body, what you've already tried, and what you're hoping to understand or shift. More importantly, we'll explore whether this approach—one that asks for your active participation and curiosity—feels like the right fit for where you are now.
Come with your questions. We'll answer them honestly and help you understand what this work asks of you, and what it offers in return.
What to expect in this call:
The history and patterns of your pain
How it affects your daily life and activities
What makes it better or worse
Your overall health and lifestyle factors
Your goals for treatment and healing
How acupuncture works on different levels, and how you can benefit
Step 2: Schedule Your Initial Acupuncture Session (90 minutes)
If this approach resonates and you're ready to begin, we'll book your first in-person appointment with us in our San Marcos home office. This comprehensive session is part detective work, part listening, part treatment. We'll explore your patterns more deeply building off of the initial video consult, more about your story, and what your body has been trying to communicate. Then we'll begin the acupuncture treatment itself.
Bring your curiosity and questions. This is where the partnership begins.
Step 3: Co-create the next steps
After your initial session, we'll collaborate on a customized plan based on what we've discovered together—and what you're ready to explore. Whether that's returning to pain-free hiking, addressing persistent fatigue, understanding chronic patterns, or preventing re-injury, your plan will reflect both your goals and your body's needs.
Your plan includes:
Recommended treatment frequency based on what we're working with
A realistic timeline that honors both symptom relief and deeper pattern work
Insights on what your body may be communicating and how to continue listening
Practices or awareness points that support you between sessions
This isn't a one-size-fits-all protocol—it's a living plan that evolves as you do.
Let’s begin the conversation.
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☯︎ Inner Alchemy Source – Acupuncture for Mind-Body Wellness