- Bothell Acupuncture -
STARTING POINT ACUPUNCTURE
Specializing in Chronic Pain Management, Neuropathy, Migraine Headaches, Fertility Acupuncture, and Complex Chronic Conditions in Bothell and the surrounding Seattle area.

Our Mission Is To Provide You With A Starting Point To Regain Your Health And Live Your Life Pain-Free
Come see how Acupuncture and Naturopathic Medicine can change your life. Give us a call or read more about our specialities below.
Acupuncture
Neuropathy
Migraine Headaches
Fibromyalgia
Optimal Fertility Program | LIfe FErtility BioTherapy®
Online Courses

New Patients
Scheduling your appointment is easy! Call the office to schedule an appointment.
Upon scheduling you will receive an email to complete New Patient Paperwork, found under "Manage Your Appointment" in the email.
Specialists in Chronic & Complex Cases
What makes us different?
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- Not just an acupuncture clinic, we specialize in chronic pain, all types of neuropathy, chronic migraines, fibromyalgia, and infertility
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- Have you been everywhere else and not finding relief for your chronic case? We commonly hear, we are 'the last resort, with the best results.'
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- We have been featured on Yahoo! News, Regular Contributor on KorShots blog and Eat this, Not that!, and many more.
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- Over 35 5-star Reviews on Google
Got Questions?
We provide safe, natural, alternative, holistic wellness and quality of care. Call us if you are looking to address:
Chronic Pain Management
Migraine Headache
Arthritis
Fertility
Fibromyalgia
Neuropathy: Peripheral, Idiopathic, Diabetic, Chemo-induced (CIPN)
Sports Injury
Insomnia
Digestive Health, IBS, Food Allergies
Autoimmune
Meet Dr. Ellie Heintze
Dr. Heintze is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist in Washington State.
- Master’s Degree in Acupuncture
Bastyr University - Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine
Bastyr University - Master’s Degree in Chemistry
Northern Arizona University
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