My name is Steven Rizzolo, owner & primary acupuncturist of Boulder Sports Acupuncture. In the city of Boulder, Colorado there are athletes who range from the enthusiastic weekend warrior to the world-class professional and every athlete in between. No one can argue we live in an active city and as a result of being so active, on occasion, we do get injured.
My goal is to serve the community. My specialty is pain management, sports-related injuries, sports performance and relief of stress & anxiety. While these are my specialties, I also treat a wide variety of other conditions. Please take a moment to learn more about acupuncture, my other services and the conditions Chinese Medicine and acupuncture can treat.
My goal is to serve the community. My specialty is pain management, sports-related injuries, sports performance and relief of stress & anxiety. While these are my specialties, I also treat a wide variety of other conditions. Please take a moment to learn more about acupuncture, my other services and the conditions Chinese Medicine and acupuncture can treat.
Services
Boulder Sports Acupuncture is excited to partner with Fuelary. Fuelary is a company that provides an innovative next step in taking control of your health and well-being. Purchasing a blood test powered by Fuelary will help you and your practitioner identify what, if anything, is off in your body. Fuelary uses "Optimal Reference Ranges " instead of standard ranges.
Athletes at all levels experience acute injuries, fatigue and pain that lingers. I would like to discuss how acupuncture can treat athletes' injuries and many other conditions like stress, migraines, PMS & irritable bowels with successful results. All o f these things affect the performance, recovery and potentially the long-term goals of an athlete.
In Chinese Medicine, the term internal medicine refers to those patterns where the source of the dysfunction does not occur in the musculoskeletal system. The body's remaining system affected could be: digestive, circulatory, nervous or respiratory. Chinese Medicine works to regulate the body's imbalances by restoring harmony and communication between the systems in order to achieve lasting health.
Don't take our word for it. Read testimonials from some of Boulder Sports Acupuncture patients. If you are thrilled with your recent experience with your visit to Boulder Sports Acupuncture please submit a testimonial. I play semi-pro soccer and was having repetitive IT band issues due to a previous achilles injury (which was also not completely healed).
In Chinese medicine the underlying cause of dysfunction is called a pattern of discrimination. It is the pattern that creates all of your symptoms. At Boulder Sports Acupuncture I use an approach that strengthens and regulates your body's physiological functions by addressing your symptoms & underlying cause of dysfunction.
Reviews (10)
Tanya Coen
Mar 22, 2021
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Such a great experience with Steven Rizzolo. I went to see him for my painful, long term rotator cuff injury. He was super friendly, professional and thorough in using several methods- including sound therapy to treat my shoulder. He expressed he was sure he would be able to help me in just a few treatments! I am feeling hopeful!
Paul Copoulos
Mar 02, 2021
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In my many years of pain management, I’ve never come across such a talented acupuncturist, healer and Chinese medicine practitioner as Steven. Both my wife and I visit Steven regularly and always leave our sessions feeling revived and energized.
My favorite part about visiting Steven is his caring touch and unique approach to meet your specific needs for each session.
Within minutes of a session you can feel all of your worries and stress melt into the table.
I recommend Steven to anyone looking to reduce their stress, manage their pain, and improve their overall health at a great value.
My favorite part about visiting Steven is his caring touch and unique approach to meet your specific needs for each session.
Within minutes of a session you can feel all of your worries and stress melt into the table.
I recommend Steven to anyone looking to reduce their stress, manage their pain, and improve their overall health at a great value.
Andrew Donahue
May 17, 2020
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Steven is awesome. Not only is he great at his craft, he is also very friendly and cares about giving you the best personalized treatment in order to heal whatever ailment you may have. He was the first acupuncturist I had seen but after the first visit I knew what he was doing really helped me so I saw him numerous times. The only reason I stopped going to him is because I moved to the east coast! I will be hard pressed to find another person like him.
B. Monarch
Nov 02, 2019
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Steven Rizzolo has literally changed my life. After suffering a lower back injury I developed a chronic pain near my SI joint. I visited conventional doctors, chiropractors, tried pain relievers, patches, anything... nothing helped. I spent several years living with this issue until I visited Boulder Sports Acupuncture. Within the first two months I noticed a significant improvement in my condition for the first time since trouble began. I continue to visit Steven regularly and my overall health and wellness has improved as a result. I highly recommend Steven. He is friendly, professional, and
Adri Lomeli
Sep 12, 2018
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Dr.Rizzolo is literally a miracle worker! I have heard him help SO many others including myself. I appreciate that he is in network with some insurances and also works with all age ranges including children. His knowledge and background of healing through acupuncture and Chinese medicine astounds me!
He creates a peaceful, safe, and healing environment.
I can’t recommend him enough!
He creates a peaceful, safe, and healing environment.
I can’t recommend him enough!
Budd Zuckerman
Jun 05, 2017
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I have been going to various Acupuncturists on an as needed basis for over 30 years. When you find a good one, ( relief from the symptoms you are seeing them for), you stick with that person and in all fairness you have to give any new acupuncturist 2 tries before moving on. I saw Steve 3 months ago and was able to give me relief from my sciatic nerve pain after the first appointment. I just returned today for another injury and a follow up on the Sciatic, same results. He is a keeper, not to mention his clinic looks more like a sports and rehab clinic with all the latest medical devices for injury
Rick Marx
Jan 05, 2016
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I have been seeing Steven for several years and look forward to my visits. He is able to help me with most of what ails me, whether it be mental or physical. Knowing he can relate to many of the same issues because of his sports background is a plus. The staff members are friendly and helpful. I always feel better both mentally and physically when I leave.
Megan Simpson
Sep 26, 2015
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I came to Boulder Sports Acupuncture to relieve some deafening stress and gain my energy flow back in my body. I took off of work and called and Steven saw me right away! The difference between yesterday morning and even last night was black and white. I feel like me again and have already scheduled my next session! Thank you so much for helping me! The help and expertise was fantastic!
Rannveig Aamodt
Sep 20, 2015
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I’m a pro rock climber and I came to Steven for the first time a couple of years ago, with double sided elbow tendinitis on both arms. Within the first session with Steven 75% of the pain was gone, after three sessions I was pain free. I was able to follow my training program as normal, and I climbed trough my whole upcoming season in the Red River Gorge without the pain coming back. Now I go back to Steven every time something small shows up, and for maintenance for my body to handle the training load without getting injured. I recommend him to everyone I can!
Colleen Lataille
Jun 23, 2015
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Ever since I found Boulder Sports Acupuncture, my physical and emotional needs have been well taken care of! Steven is super knowledgable and his calming and nurturing soul can make anyone feel safe and welcome. I first went in to take care of an issue with my knee, and I've returned many times to take care of other physical injuries and anxiety and stress problems. He knows just what to do, and his innovative techniques and tools are incredibly effective. If you are needing treatment for anything in your life, I would highly recommend coming here!
