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Dry Needling

Dry Needling in Evans, GA

Dr. Jocilyn Girouard, PT, cert. DN
Release the trigger point. Restore the muscle.

Targeted, evidence-based dry needling from a certified specialist — release stubborn muscle tension, calm chronic pain, and get back to moving freely. One-on-one care, no insurance gatekeeping.

What We Treat

Relief for the muscles that won’t let go

If you’ve been chasing the same knot, the same headache, or the same nagging injury for months — dry needling can break the cycle. Dr. Jocilyn uses thin filiform needles to deactivate trigger points, calm overactive muscles, and reset the tissue so it can heal.

Chronic muscle tension & stubborn trigger points
Tension headaches, TMJ pain, and neck stiffness
Low back pain & sciatic-style nerve pain
Rotator cuff, frozen shoulder, and upper back tightness
Tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and other tendinopathies
Plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and foot/calf pain
Sports injuries, overuse syndromes, and post-workout recovery
How It Works

Different from acupuncture, built on Western science

Dry needling is rooted in modern neuroanatomy and orthopedic research — not traditional Chinese medicine. We insert sterile, single-use filiform needles directly into a tight muscle band or trigger point. The local twitch response that follows releases the contraction, restores blood flow, and quiets the pain signal at the nerve.

Most patients feel a release within minutes and improved mobility immediately after. Dry needling is typically combined with corrective exercise, manual therapy, or cupping for a complete recovery plan.

Sterile, single-use needles Trigger point release Neuromuscular reset Paired with corrective exercise
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Dr. Jocilyn Girouard, PT
PT, cert. DN, CFNIP · Co-Owner

Doctor of Physical Therapy with certification in dry needling. Jocilyn blends performance-training experience with evidence-based clinical care — perfect for athletes and anyone tired of chronic, stubborn pain.

Advanced Technique

Need a deeper reset? Electro Needling

For more stubborn pain, chronic trigger points, or athletes pushing for a faster recovery, we add gentle electrical stimulation to the dry needles — known as electro needling, electro dry needling, or dry needling with electrical stimulation. A low-level current is run between two needles, producing a sustained, rhythmic contraction at the trigger point.

The result: dramatically increased blood flow, a deeper neuromuscular reset, and longer-lasting relief than dry needling alone. It’s especially effective for chronic pain that hasn’t responded to standard treatment, lingering sports injuries, and deeper layers of muscle dysfunction.

Low-level electrical stimulation Sustained trigger point release For chronic & stubborn pain Athlete recovery & performance
Often Paired With

Muscle cupping — the perfect complement

Dry needling and muscle cupping (also called myofascial decompression) are often used together because they attack muscle dysfunction from opposite directions. Where dry needling sinks into a trigger point to release it, cupping pulls up on the tissue — creating negative pressure that decompresses the fascia, increases circulation, and accelerates recovery.

For stubborn tightness, post-workout soreness, scar tissue, and chronic injuries, the one-two punch of needling plus cupping gets results faster than either alone. We’ll recommend the combination whenever it makes sense for your goals.

Ready to release the tension?

Schedule your initial evaluation today and find out if dry needling is right for you. Call (706) 631-8487 or book online — we’ll build a plan around your goals.