OUR PHILOSOPHY
Presence, Precision, and Compassion
At the core of our work is the belief that healing is not just about resolving symptoms—it’s about creating balance, vitality, and long-term wellness. We don’t rush through care. We pause. We ask the right questions. And we treat with clarity, presence, and intention.
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Healing, Unmatched Personal Care
WHAT WE OFFER
At Redwood Needle, healing is a conversation—one that begins with deep listening and ends with thoughtful, intentional care. Our practice is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, guided by modern science, and built on over 25 years of clinical experience.
We are deeply committed to being an integral part of the Sonoma County community, providing care that is thoughtful, responsive, and designed to support the whole person.
This is a cottage-style practice—quiet, focused, and designed for one-on-one care. Here, treatments are intentional, personalized, and deeply human.
We don’t believe in rushed, one-size-fits-all solutions. Health isn’t just about treating symptoms—it’s about understanding the whole person, from physical health to emotional balance and daily habits. Every session is tailored, never templated, because true healing happens when medicine is crafted for the individual, not the diagnosis.
MEET YOUR PRACTITIONER
Dennis von Elgg, L.Ac.
Licensed Acupuncturist | Integrative Medicine Practitioner | Herbalist
Dennis von Elgg is a California State Licensed Acupuncturist and a Diplomate of Acupuncture recognized by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
His journey into medicine began with a deep interest in martial arts, which evolved into a passion for understanding health, healing, and the human body. After earning his EMT license, Dennis was drawn to a healthcare model that was holistic, low-risk, and time-tested—Traditional Chinese Medicine.
He earned his Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco. His studies took him to Sichuan Province, China, where he trained at the Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, working in both inpatient and outpatient departments. There, he treated a wide range of conditions including:
Pain and musculoskeletal disorders
Respiratory and GI issues
Liver and metabolic conditions
Stroke rehabilitation
Reproductive and age-related health
Dennis also spent 22 years teaching at the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College (AIMC) in Berkeley, where he instructed students in:
Acupuncture theory and technique
Chinese herbal medicine and formulas
Diagnostic methods
Modern disease patterns
Pulse and tongue diagnosis
He was also a guest lecturer at UC Berkeley, sharing Traditional Chinese Medicine insights with students in the Integrative Biology Department.
