Dr. Vegafria outside his clinic

Dr. Vegafria specializes in these common conditions:
  • Acute or chronic pain of the neck, shoulders & back
  • Painful and disabling osteoarthritis (hands-hips-knees)
  • Frozen shoulders and knees
  • Headaches, whiplash, & carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Allergies, especially hay fever
  • Many other conditions (click here to learn more)



  • Acupuncture is an ancient medical art, and there are many approaches to learning and practicing it. Medical Acupuncture is the term used to describe acupuncture performed by a doctor trained and licensed in Western medicine who has also had thorough training in acupuncture as a specialty practice. Such a doctor can use one or the other approach, or a combination of both as the need arises, to treat an illness or chronic condition.

    Medical Acupuncture is a system which can influence these areas of health care:

    • promotion of health and well-being
    • prevention of illness
    • pain management
    • treatment of various medical conditions
    For more information on what acupuncture is and how it works, click here.