- 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 40, 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
- Latest Blogs -
Benefits of Acupuncture
{Research Update}: Acupuncture and Heart Health
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Read MoreAcupuncture for Sports Injuries
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What are 5 ways to improve brain health? If your brain is not functioning optimally, we often can notice. We might “feel a little off”, have trouble thinking or recalling information, feel sluggish, and even have other health issues come up. There are many things that can affect how our brain functions and one of…
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How to stop being stressed? Stress, it is all around us but some experience it more frequently than others. Many experience symptoms of stress that can be subtle but may pose a health risk if not addressed. Some common symptoms are anxiety, tight muscles, headaches, poor sleep, low energy, irritability, skin rashes, and even digestive…
Read MoreWhat is a good distance to walk everyday?
What is a good distance to walk everyday? Most of us know by now how detrimental prolonged sitting can be on our health. But the real question is how many steps should we be getting and what is a good distance to walk everyday? Walk-it out There is increasing evidence that a sedentary lifestyle can…
Read More7 tips to healthier vision
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Read More5 Tips to Reduce Your Blood Pressure
5 Tips to Reduce Your Blood Pressure Affecting one in three adults, high blood pressure is one of the most common health issues in America and most often the result of busy schedules and high-stress jobs. Sometimes it can be hard to slow down, however, addressing high blood pressure is very important to improving overall…
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