Pain-free living is possible with acupuncture
What we treat
Glacier Blue Acupuncture treats a wide range of concerns—especially those tied to pain, stress, inflammation, and chronic imbalance. Whether you’re dealing with something new or something that’s been lingering for years, we’ll look at the full picture and create a plan tailored to your body and your goals.
Sports Medicine & Pain Relief
Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, you’re a weekend warrior, crushing it at CrossFit, training for a race, or you simply want to move through life with less discomfort, sports medicine acupuncture can help.
Wellness & Stress Management
When your nervous system stays in overdrive, you may notice anxiety, tension headaches, poor sleep, digestive irregularities, and fatigue. Acupuncture helps calm and regulate the nervous system.
Fertility & Women’s Health
Whether you’ve been trying to conceive for a while or you’re just beginning your fertility journey, Glacier Blue Acupuncture is here to support you. We’ll work with you to build a personalized treatment plan based on your cycle, symptoms, health history, and goals.
What to expect at your visit
Every visit starts with a detailed intake so we can understand the root patterns behind your symptoms—not just the surface complaint. You’ll receive a customized acupuncture treatment (and recommendations such as herbs or self-care when appropriate), along with a clear plan for frequency and follow-up so you know what to expect between visits.
Intake & Assessment
We review your symptoms, health history, lifestyle factors, and goals. For pain and injury concerns, we may also assess range of motion, movement patterns, and tender areas.
Plan & Next Steps
We discuss what we found, what to expect, and a simple plan based on your goals and how your body responds.
Treatment
Sterile needles are placed and you rest comfortably. Many people feel calm and deeply relaxed during the session.
Ready to get back to what you love doing?
Additional treatment options
At Glacier Blue Acupuncture, every treatment plan is tailored to your body, your goals, and your lifestyle. We offer acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, with specialized options like Sports Medicine Acupuncture®, Kinesio Taping, and Acupuncture Point Injection Therapy to support pain relief, faster recovery, stress reduction, improved sleep, and whole-body wellness.
Acupuncture Point Injection Therapy (APIT)
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Orthopedic Acupuncture
Dr. Tricia Beretz, AP, Lic. Ac.
Tricia has been helping individuals live pain-free since 2009. Her personalized approach ensures every patient feels heard and cared for
Glacier Blue Acupuncture combines ancient acupuncture techniques with modern sports medicine knowledge to provide exceptional care. A passion for holistic health and a patient-centric approach sets her apart from other physicians.
FAQs
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a hands on, evidence informed therapy that uses very thin, sterile, single use needles to stimulate specific points on the body. From a Western medicine perspective, many of these points sit near dense networks of nerves, connective tissue, and small blood vessels. Stimulating them can influence how the nervous system processes pain and stress, and how the body regulates tension, circulation, and recovery.
Most people find acupuncture relaxing. Some notice changes quickly, such as lighter pain, easier movement, or better sleep. Ongoing issues typically improve with a short plan of care over several visits.
Is acupuncture safe?
Acupuncture is safe when performed by a licensed professional using sterile, single use needles. We also screen for red flags and refer out when appropriate.
Does Glacier Blue Acupuncture accept insurance?
Glacier Blue Acupuncture accepts VA benefits and is out-of-network with most insurance plans. Many patients are still able to use insurance benefits if their plan covers acupuncture—we can provide an itemized receipt that you can submit for potential reimbursement.
Coverage varies by plan, so we recommend calling your insurance provider to confirm your benefits. If you’d like, we can tell you exactly what to ask when you call.