With over thirty years experience as a Clinical Muscle Therapist and Massage Technician, George Ritachka, L.Ac. is a Licensed Acupuncturist certified by the California Acupuncture Board. He received his Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine degree from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San.
The massage was the best I have ever experienced. The acupuncture treatment was excellent. You are thorough, very caring of your patients Your hands reflect that you have a long history of treatment in these areas the treatment you gave me helped my entire body. I haven't slept so well in a couple of years!
The massage was the best I have ever experienced. The acupuncture treatment was excellent. You are thorough, very caring of your patients Your hands reflect that you have a long history of treatment in these areas the treatment you gave me helped my entire body. I haven't slept so well in a couple of years!
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With over thirty years experience as a Clinical Muscle Therapist and Massage Technician, George Ritachka, L.Ac. is a Licensed Acupuncturist certified by the California Acupuncture Board.
He specializes in pain relief and stress reduction, neuromusculoskeletal disorders and sports injury medicine and utilizes a wide array of tools and techniques, including: acupuncture, advanced microcurrent and other non-needle electroacupuncture and laser techniques, as well as, muscle and soft tissue manual therapies and acupressure.
He specializes in pain relief and stress reduction, neuromusculoskeletal disorders and sports injury medicine and utilizes a wide array of tools and techniques, including: acupuncture, advanced microcurrent and other non-needle electroacupuncture and laser techniques, as well as, muscle and soft tissue manual therapies and acupressure.
Are you suffering from any pain that's not going away without medication and the meds are starting to bother you?. Is it important to you that your health care practitioner get to know you and your case thoroughly and listens to you, looking at you as a whole person, rather than just a pain or a disease?.
It has been used for thousands of years on millions of people all over the world for many diseases and to promote health. Today, the World Health Organization and our National Institutes of Health have recommended it as an effective treatment for well over 100 conditions.
And here in the United States more and more research is coming out in support of what's been a time-tested, evidence-based reality for many patients - acupuncture as an effective help in treatment for conditions like all sorts of pain, women's issues, insomnia, nausea, addictions & weight loss to name just a few.Acupuncture uses your own body's energy to heal itself.
And here in the United States more and more research is coming out in support of what's been a time-tested, evidence-based reality for many patients - acupuncture as an effective help in treatment for conditions like all sorts of pain, women's issues, insomnia, nausea, addictions & weight loss to name just a few.Acupuncture uses your own body's energy to heal itself.
Below are examples of a few interesting cases illustrating the results and benefits available from the unique and leading-edge services offered by Advanced Pain Solutions of Encinitas and George Ritachka, L.Ac. He is an Acupuncturist and Soft-Tissue, Pain & Stress Relief Specialist.
Highlighted in each case are the modalities George used to achieve these results, illustrating how important having different approaches available for different people may be critical for satisfactory results.This access to a variety of modalities and years of experience in a single source is a significant advantage to seeing George for your healthcare needs.
Highlighted in each case are the modalities George used to achieve these results, illustrating how important having different approaches available for different people may be critical for satisfactory results.This access to a variety of modalities and years of experience in a single source is a significant advantage to seeing George for your healthcare needs.
Reviews (13)
Leonardo Sales
Oct 25, 2021
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Doctor George is diligent, healing hands founded on knowledge and years of experience. Absolutely recommended. Took care of me after a week that I was suffering a terrible back pain that literally had me crawling around the house. After first session, I could move freely and way with way less pain. Finally relaxing. Thank you very much.
Nancy Fisher
Aug 06, 2021
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After months of wrestling with an excruciating IT Band issue complicated by working long hours in a seated position during covid shutdown, I found my way to Dr. Geroge. I experienced significant relief from ONE treatment. I am improving my health, stress level, and general frame of mind with ongoing sessions. I HIGHLY Recommended. No one is better!
Lizzie Le
Dec 08, 2020
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I've been seeing Dr. George for a month now and my only regret is not seeing him sooner. The reason why I started acupuncture was to help with stress management, I was a little skeptical because I didn't understand the correlation with acupuncture and stress but Dr. George explained everything so well on how everything works! I am so thankful for him and his expertise!
Missy Zadeh
Nov 11, 2020
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Jessica Ahumada
Oct 04, 2020
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Adam Hepburn
Sep 06, 2019
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George Ritachka is amazing. I developed a right shoulder injury over the course of six months and the pain prevented me from working out, surfing, etc. I visited George on a recommendation from another friend and I couldn't be more happy with George's services. He spent a long time explaining to me the nature of my injury, how it likely occurred, and how best to treat it. My first session with George was over 2 hours, and he performed deep tissue massage and acupuncture. I left his office feeling amazing and in the days following the treatment I felt even better. I have my next appointment already
Calvin Campbell
May 11, 2019
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I have used George’s service’s. I can say that I’m absolutely impressed with his knowledge and expertise in his field. As a plumber I’m always in difficult positions to take care of my customers needs. I’m frequently “jacked up “ and George uses his many modalities to take care of my aches and pains. Really. They disappear immediately. The best part is that he educates me on how to take care of my body to keep mobile and limber. Thank you George for keeping me in the game.
Sincerely,
Cal,
Cal’s Plumbing, Inc.
Sincerely,
Cal,
Cal’s Plumbing, Inc.
Christie Kramer-LeVander
Mar 03, 2019
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Lucas Walsh
Dec 09, 2018
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Would highly recommend George's practice to anyone who struggles with range of motion or inflammation. As a former college athlete, my body has endured a fair amount of stress. I still prefer to train at a high volume and that comes with a price. Despite putting considerable time into stretching, my hips and lower back tend to get more sore than other areas. I came to George requesting that he specifically target those places. When we started our session, he consulted me on various techniques to help reduce tension and optimize my training/recovery while away from his office. We discussed the human
Allie Jucha
Jul 15, 2018
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I saw George for a pinched nerve in my neck that didn't seem to want to go away. I had relief with a chiropractor, however I needed some additional assistance as far as regular maintenance was concerned. George… had me walking out the door and feeling better after one session. His sessions (after a few weeks of relief) consisted of acupuncture, massage therapy, light therapy, and cupping. I was absolutely amazed at the amount of knowledge that George had, and how much he was actually able to explain to me in layman's terms. It also sent me home with some homework, easy ways to relieve pain
Christie LeVander
Sep 22, 2017
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I have been back to George many time now. I sincerely believe in George and in acupuncture. What impressed me the first time I met George was that he truly listened carefully to my needs, focused on addressing them. He is professional and knowledge within this field is outstanding. I was amazed at how well acupuncture worked to relax me, relieve pain in my hip, knee and a head. George knows exactly what he was doing and took great care to explain everything to me. He followed up to see how I was doing several times. The treatment was painless and very relaxing. It was a wonderful feeling walking
Zachary Taylor
Jun 03, 2017
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I had never considered acupuncture until meeting with George. I had a nagging muscle pull that at 55, just would not go away. George used a combo of treatments including laser, massage, and even laser that got me back into the groove right away. Then he helped my soccer playing son get back on the field after a hamstring pull. 2 for 2 ! Thanks George!
Chris Capistran
Dec 09, 2016
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