LaVoie Acupuncture

08/03/2026

Scapular Balancing??? This is one of the many things that I learned about in my studies of sports medicine acupuncture. Almost without question, when someone comes in with neck or shoulder pain, a quick peek at their back usually reveals lopsided scapulas such as this. Left unattended, this imbalance will not only inhibit a successful treatment but will ultimately continue to aggravate their condition. After a couple of acupuncture treatments, I have found that when the scapulas start to level out, their neck and shoulder pain also begins to subside.

06/29/2026

Am supercharged from a much needed 3-day vacation in Shasta and am ready to tackle the week. And what's on tap for this week? My first ever reining show:

Located at the Horse Park at Woodside, this reining competition offers over $175,000 in added prize money and lots of prizes. Reminiscent of the previous Reining by the Bay, the Woodside Slide offers all the fun, great food, great people and incredible reining competition.

06/10/2026

We are branching out from the hunter/jumper world! LaVoie Acupuncture will be at the Woodside Slide reining show at the Horse Park at Woodside from June 29-July 4, with professional riders competing for prize money on the 4th! More details at:

Located at the Horse Park at Woodside, this reining competition offers over $175,000 in added prize money and lots of prizes. Reminiscent of the previous Reining by the Bay, the Woodside Slide offers all the fun, great food, great people and incredible reining competition.

05/24/2026

Next week I will be knocking out more acupuncture CE requirments with a sports medicine acupuncture workshop on the low back, hip, and groin. Cannot wait to put these new skills to work!!!

04/15/2026

Am having such a good show that they gave me a ribbon haha! Thank you Paso Robles Horse Park!!!

04/09/2026

Vendor row is chock full of good stuff at this year’s Welcome Classic at the Paso Robles Horse Park!

04/07/2026

Super excited to be at our first A-rated show of the season! Come by by and visit us at the Paso Welcome Classic and the Paso Spring Classic at the Paso Robles Horse Park April 8-12 and April 15-19.

03/24/2026

Periscapular pain (pain around and between the scapula) is a common complaint that might cause someone to seek treatment. Its causes can range from muscle strain and myospasm, pain that is referred down from neck pathologies like cervical facet joint issues, and referred pain from pathologies of the interscalene triangle. Not only does periscapular pain cause distress and discomfort, but its causes can also often lead to bigger issues in the future.

03/19/2026

Bold new look, same great quality!

03/14/2026

Super excited to be kicking off the 2026 hunter/jumper show season with the Shamrockin' Show at the Paso Robles Horse Park March 19-22.