Dealing with ongoing pain, stress, or stubborn health concerns that don’t seem to improve? You’re not alone—and the right kind of care can make a real difference.
At Ashworth Chiropractic, we offer acupuncture in West Des Moines, IA to help you feel better in a natural, proven way.
Many of our patients come to us after trying different treatments that didn’t quite work. Whether you’re managing chronic back pain, muscle tension, migraines, or anxiety, acupuncture may offer the relief you’ve been looking for.
We tailor every treatment to your unique needs—not just your symptoms—so you get care that supports your long-term health.
Located in West Des Moines and trusted by patients from nearby communities, our team is here to guide you toward balance, recovery, and lasting wellness.
How Acupuncture Works
At Ashworth Chiropractic, our acupuncture process starts with you. We begin every treatment in West Des Moines with a thorough evaluation of your health concerns, lifestyle, and goals.
From there, we create a customized plan designed to support your body’s natural ability to heal—whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, stress, or mobility issues.
What to Expect from Your Treatment
How It All Comes Together
Unlike chiropractic adjustments that focus on the central nervous system, acupuncture and dry needling stimulate the peripheral nervous system. This complementary approach promotes deep healing from multiple angles.
Our treatments aren’t one-size-fits-all. They’re collaborative. We work closely with you at every stage of your care plan—and your consistent participation plays a key role in the results you’ll experience.
For most patients, the process is gentle and surprisingly comfortable. In fact, many hardly notice the needle insertion at all.
DOES IT HURT?
Many people in the US are initially skeptical of acupuncture because it is not well understood or there is a perception of pain with the process of treatment. Acupuncture is relatively painless and the practitioner and patient are in constant communication during the insertion of the very thin needles. Many times the patient does not even know the procedure is happening and often will fall asleep during treatment. Even those with an aversion to needles will find they have little to no issue with acupuncture treatment.
Dry needling should not hurt but sometimes can be mildly painful. The amount of pain is usually due to the experience of the practitioner doing the dry needling and the technique used. Chiropractors trained as acupuncturists tend to have a softer touch and perform more comfortable needling due to training and experience.
Dr. Matt and the entire staff have been GREAT! I went in for some issues I was having with my neck and back and Dr. Matt also helped me with some other issues I was having with my calf and shoulders that have made a HUGE improvement in my overall health and comfort.
I highly recommend using Dr. Matt!
The whole staff is very kind and professional and flexible. I’m very pleased with my experience I’ve had at the clinic. They offer massages along with acupuncture and they do a great job in both. They are very accommodating and easy to talk to..
I really love it here! They are very friendly and I feel Dr. Wilson is giving me great treatment! I also don’t feel pressured into coming back too frequently. The adjustments are great! Great office!
First time getting acupuncture. Brandi was very thorough in explaining the process. Barely felt the needles which was good since I have a phobia of them.
Ashworth Chiropractic and Acupuncture has been great. Brandi is a very thoughtful, caring acupuncturist, who knows her points well to help address various combinations of situations. Acu has been a helpful support. Thank you so much!
I have been here 3 times so far for acupuncture. Dr. Wilson is legit! He seems very knowledgeable and is friendly. He explained what we were going to do and why. He also talked about things I could do on my own to help myself! Which I definitely appreciate! The receptionist I dealt with was very nice as well! In my experience it did not hurt at all and Dr. Wilson made me feel comfortable. Obviously, I can only speak to my experience but I feel that acupuncture 100% works. I would/ will definitely go back! I really like this clinic! Highly recommend!
I have acupuncture done with Brandi. She is very good at listening to me. I feel I’ve gotten better after a few treatments. My arm was numb and I had tingling sensation, but that’s all gone now. Will keep going.
Very professional and in depth consultation. These people seem to genuinely care about people’s health and progress.
Dr. Matthew squeezed me in on short notice and took very good care of me. He was very thorough and didn’t just adjust me and let me walk out. Amazing experience here and the receptionist is a sweetheart.
Dr. Matt has done wonders for me and I recommend him highly – I can’t say enough good things about him. Dr. Matt and staff are good people and will take great care of you.