Calm, Targeted Care for Pain, Injury, and Everyday Wellness in Woodinville, WA

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Common Conditions

Sports injuries, chronic pain, stress, sleep, and digestive concerns we help address.

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Dry Needling

Targeted release of trigger points to ease muscle tension and pain that limits movement.

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Acupuncture

Fine needles at specific points to support your body's natural balance and well-being.

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Schedule Your Visit

Book your appointment online.

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Family-Owned Care Rooted in Experience

The Vital Health Foundation is a family-owned acupuncture and dry needling practice serving Woodinville, WA, and nearby communities, including Bothell, Kirkland, Redmond, and Kenmore. Led by Dan Bertapelle, LAc, the practice brings 13 years of experience to every visit. Book your appointment online today.

Why Patients Choose the Vital Health Foundation

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13 Years of Experience

Thirteen years of hands-on clinical experience guiding patients through pain, injury, and stress recovery.

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Family-Owned Practice

A family-owned practice that values personal attention over high patient volume.

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Appointment Only

Appointment-only scheduling so every visit gets dedicated time.

Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc)

Graduating from Bastyr University bringing professionalism and expertise to every visit. 

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Customized treatments and modalities

Every treatment is customized to each patient’s needs, using techniques that may include dry needling, acupuncture, corrective exercise, and manual therapy.

Attentive and compassionate care

Every patient is unique and must be listened to to understand their experiences and their deeper concerns.

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Family Friendly

A family-friendly environment that welcomes people from all ages and all walks of life.

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Certified in Dry Needling (CMTPT/DNAc)

Myopain dry needling certified for targeted relief of muscle tension and trigger points.

Conditions We Help Address

Many patients come to us for one concern and leave with a clearer picture of their whole body. Our treatments are commonly used to support:

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Sports Injuries

Recovery from training or competition

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Active Lifestyle

Maintenance and performance

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Chronic Pain

Pain lasting or recurring beyond a typical healing window

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Muscular Pain

Tension, overuse, or posture

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Emotional Well-Being

Mental calm

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Stress Management

Busy seasons of life

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Insomnia

Trouble sleeping

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Digestive Health

Digestive disorders and gut comfort

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Immune Support

Immune system support as part of overall wellness

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Dry Needling

Dry needling uses thin, solid filiform needles to reach trigger points in the muscles, helping to release tension and ease pain that limits movement.

✓ Targets muscle trigger points

✓ Eases tension that limits movement

✓ Supports sports injury recovery

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture uses fine needles placed at specific points to support the body’s natural balance and help with conditions across many body systems.

✓ Supports the body's natural balance

✓ Helps with stress and sleep

✓ Addresses many body systems

Visit Information and Office Hours

The Vital Health Foundation is open Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is by appointment only. Insurance is not accepted, so payment is due at the time of service. Cash payments are accepted. We proudly serve Woodinville, Kirkland, Bothell, Totem Lake, Redmond, Cottage Lake, Canyon Park, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, and Alderwood.

By Appointment Only

Wednesdays, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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5 Ways to Ease Desk Neck and Shoulder Tension

26 October 2026
Learn five practical ways Eastside workers can ease desk neck and shoulder tension, improve posture, and know when acupuncture or dry needling may help.

Start Your Recovery Journey With a Visit Today

Ready to feel better? Send us a message through our Contact Us page at any time, or call 909-286-4553 to speak with our team and find the right first visit for your needs.