Sports and Orthopedic Acupuncture in Santa Cruz
Glenn Kazmierski, LAc, has spent 25 years treating sports injuries, back, neck and joint pain, and helping people get back to what they do.
We bill most insurance plans directly and check your benefits before your first visit. Workers’ comp and personal injury patients are welcome.
What we treat
Every first visit starts with an orthopedic and neurological assessment alongside a traditional Chinese medicine exam, so treatment is aimed at the cause, not only the pain.
Sports injuries
Sprains, strains, tendon and overuse injuries. Electro-acupuncture, cupping and manual therapy, aimed at getting you back to training.
Back, neck and joint pain
Low back pain, sciatica, neck and shoulder pain, knee and elbow pain. Orthopedic acupuncture for spinal and joint health.
Workers’ comp and personal injury
Hurt at work or in an auto accident: we treat the injury and send the claim paperwork for you.
Vitality and seasonal care
Acupuncture, herbal medicine and seasonal diet to support immunity and energy, including Seasonal Tune-Ups.
Looking for something specific? See all the conditions we treat.
How the week works
Treatment days
Sports, orthopedic and vitality treatments, Seasonal Tune-Ups, new patient evaluations and re-evaluations.
Japanese Floor Shiatsu
A 90-minute bodywork session on the floor, one person at a time.
Archetypal Acupuncture
A 90-minute session combining acupuncture, counseling and Qigong, one person at a time.
We bill most insurance plans directly
Before your first visit we check your benefits and tell you what to expect. Coverage and network status differ from plan to plan, even within the same insurance company, so we verify yours rather than guess.
In network with UnitedHealthcare, Sutter Health Plan and Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Other plans, including Blue Shield of California and Medicare: see Insurance.
What we check for you
- How many visits your plan allows each year
- What your copay or deductible will be
- Whether we are in network or out of network for your plan
Meet Glenn Kazmierski, LAc
Sports acupuncturist, herbalist and Qigong instructor with 25 years in practice, and the owner of Tao Performance Acupuncture.
- Former associate professor at ACTCM in San Francisco, teaching pain management, orthopedic acupuncture and sports medicine
- Developed and directed the Asian Bodywork and Qigong program at Five Branches University in Santa Cruz
- Former board-certifying instructor for the American Academy of Physical Oriental Medicine (AAPOM) for Northern California
- Lectured with USA Olympic sports acupuncturist Whitfield Reeves
What patients say
“As a soccer player Glenn has helped me get my calf back in shape. He is constantly looking at the big picture and doing new things to help me.”
“Glenn Kazmierski has helped me repeatedly with my chronic back pain. He is very knowledgeable and treats his patients with great care.”
Questions patients ask
Do you take insurance?
Yes. We are in network with UnitedHealthcare, Sutter Health Plan and Palo Alto Medical Foundation and bill them directly, and we check your benefits before your first visit. For other plans, including Medicare, see Insurance.
Do you treat workers’ comp and auto accident injuries?
Yes. We treat workers’ compensation and personal injury patients from Santa Cruz and the surrounding area, and send the claim paperwork for you.
How many visits will I need?
Orthopedic acupuncture works as a course of care rather than a single visit. Most patients complete a short series of treatments over about a month, and we track function and pain at every visit.
When are you open?
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8am to 5pm. Tuesday and Thursday 11am to 6pm. Closed weekends.
Hours and location
550 Water Street, Building K, Unit 2
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Parking is readily available in front of the office.
| Monday | 8am to 5pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 5pm |
| Thursday | 11am to 6pm |
| Friday | 8am to 5pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
Sports and orthopedic acupuncture in Santa Cruz. Performance for Life.
550 Water Street
Building K, Unit 2
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Contact us
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8 AM to 5 PM
Tuesday and Thursday
11 AM to 6 PM
Saturday and Sunday
Closed