White Raven Acupuncture

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WHITE RAVEN ACUPUNCTURE
SANTA BARBARA PAIN SPECIALIST

Brian Downum L.Ac.; MSTOM will be performing weekend clinical intensives for Santa Barabara residents.

More than 15 years experience in Orthopedic Acupuncture & Dry Needling

Sign up for White Raven Acupuncture’s next weekend intensive.

Resolve your painful condition in just a couple of days!

Next Weekend Intensives in Santa Barbara: September 14 & 15, September 21 & 22

These Clinic Intensives are for Orthopedics, Pain Management and Musculoskeletal Disorders ONLY!
Specializations and Expected Treatment Modalities
Dry Needling

Dry Needling/ Orthopedic Acupuncture

Dry needling is a Western medical technique that involves the insertion of fine needles into trigger points and motor points within muscles to alleviate pain, enhance muscle function, and promote healing.

Manual Therapy

Manual Therapy/ Myofascial Release

These hands-on approaches utilize skilled manipulation of soft tissues, joints, and muscles to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and enhance overall well-being.

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Neuromuscular Re-education

Tailored exercises are pivotal in alleviating discomfort, enhancing range of motion, and fortifying muscular strength. Customizing exercise regimens to individual needs can directly address the underlying causes of musculoskeletal issues, whether stemming from injury, overuse, or inherent conditions.

Antagonistic

Antagonistic Stretching

By engaging the reciprocal relationship between muscles, antagonistic stretching can help relax overactive or tight muscles and promote the lengthening of restricted muscle groups. This not only reduces pain and discomfort associated with musculoskeletal disorders but also aids in restoring proper joint function and balance.

Schedule Your Weekend of Wellness

Things to consider:

This is a weekend to address a single condition

The goal of treatment is to resolve the condition as fast as possible in the time given

Therefore, it is recommended that patients schedule multiple sessions throughout the weekend in order to maximize treatment

Patients are expected to refrain from aggravating factors as much as possible during the weekend of treatment

Patients are expected to perform their prescribed exercises at the regularity the provider recommends

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Brian Downum, a distinguished acupuncturist, co-founded White Raven Acupuncture in the beautiful South Cedros Design District of Solana Beach in the summer of 2009. His journey in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine began in 2007 when he graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, and he has been diligently serving the San Diego community for over 15 years.

Brian boasts an unparalleled expertise in Orthopedic Acupuncture, a specialized approach that merges Western knowledge and Eastern tools to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal disorders. 

This unique blend involves modalities such as dry needling, myofascial release, antagonistic stretching, and corrective exercises. The result? Patients experience relief from conditions in a way that no other orthopedic approach can offer.

His commitment to holistic health doesn’t end there. For the better part of two decades, Brian has been working hand in hand with Dr. Wendy Sellens, the leading Breast Thermologist in America. Together, they utilize thermographic findings to help patients reduce their risks of breast cancer occurrence or re-occurrence.

As he celebrates his 14th year at his Solana Beach location, Brian continues to establish himself as a leading acupuncturist in the area. 

His relentless dedication, combined with his profound expertise in Orthopedic Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, has made him a beacon of health and wellness in the heart of Solana Beach, CA.