Specialized Training in Orthopedic Acupuncture

My approach is grounded in advanced orthopedic training through the EXSTORE™ system, developed by Dr. Anthony Lombardi.

Dr. Lombardi is a clinician and educator with over 20 years of experience treating musculoskeletal pain, including work with professional and elite athletes. He developed EXSTORE™ as a structured, repeatable system for assessing pain patterns and applying targeted acupuncture and electrical stimulation to produce reliable, measurable results.

What matters for you isn’t his résumé—it’s the method.

Most acupuncturists are trained as generalists, treating a wide range of conditions such as stress, digestion, sleep, hormones, and pain. While this broad approach can be helpful for some people, it often means musculoskeletal pain is treated with generalized protocols and guesswork rather than a focused orthopedic strategy.

EXSTORE™ was designed specifically to move beyond that “one-size-fits-all” model by applying a specialist lens to pain and injury.

This system emphasizes:

Clear assessment (so treatment is precise, not guesswork)

Targeting the specific muscles and nerves actually driving pain

Strategic use of electrical stimulation to improve outcomes

Efficient care focused on results, not endless visits

This specialized training allows me to deliver real results with acupuncture, rather than generalized acupuncture, making it especially effective for people with persistent, recurring, or complex pain.