What can acupuncture help with in Las Cruces?
Acupuncture works alongside your other care for pain, stress and everyday health concerns. Not sure where you fit? Start with a free 20-minute consult.
Common reasons people come to Crossroads
Acupuncture can be used alongside other care. Here is what people most often come to us for.
Pain
Back and neck pain, headaches and migraines, joint pain and arthritis, sciatica, TMJ, fibromyalgia, and sports and injury recovery.
Acupuncture for painStress and anxiety
Stress, anxiety and tension held in the body. Trauma-informed care where you control the pace.
Somatic release and breathwork
Guided breathwork, gentle movement and Tension and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE), often paired with acupuncture. Se habla español.
Somatic releaseWomen's health
Menstrual discomfort, PMS, menopause symptoms, hormonal balance and fertility support.
Fertility supportDigestion, sinus and allergies
Digestive comfort, sinus congestion and seasonal allergies.
Recovery support
Support alongside a recovery program, including monthly ear acupuncture groups.
Group clinicsSleep, energy and burnout
Not on the list? Ask. Dr. Bemis will tell you honestly if acupuncture is likely to help.
Not sure where you fit?
Book a free 20-minute consult with Dr. Bemis. No cost and no deposit.
Book your consultIf you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
Does Acupuncture Work for Pain and Other Common Concerns?
For several common pain conditions, the research says yes. Large reviews of clinical trials support acupuncture for back and neck pain, knee osteoarthritis, and migraine prevention. The American College of Physicians also includes acupuncture among the first-line, non-drug options for chronic low-back pain.
Evidence for stress, sleep, digestion and women’s health varies by condition. Dr. Bemis brings 25 years of community health experience and will tell you directly where acupuncture fits, where it complements other care, and where it does not.
Meet Dr. Bemis
25 years in community health | 40,000+ treatments personally provided
Dr. Ryan Bemis is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM) licensed in New Mexico. He is also a Certified TRE Provider, Certified Breathwork Facilitator, Certified Heroic Coach and Certified Kundalini Instructor.
His experience includes work with active-duty soldiers at the PTSD Warrior Resilience Center and the Interdisciplinary Pain Management Clinic at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. Today he leads Crossroads, a nonprofit community clinic where each step is explained and you set the pace.
What people say about Crossroads
What to expect at Crossroads
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Start with a free 20-minute consult
Not sure acupuncture is the right fit? Talk with Dr. Bemis at no cost and with no deposit. Tell him what is going on, ask your questions and decide on the next step.
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Your first visit
Dr. Bemis reviews your history, talks through your goals, explains each step and builds a plan with you.
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Treatment
Thin, sterile, single-use needles are placed at selected acupuncture points. Most people feel very little, and many relax deeply during treatment.
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Follow-up visits
Visit frequency depends on what you are working with and how you respond. Dr. Bemis adjusts the plan as you go.
Support beyond the needle
Some people want practical tools they can use between visits. Crossroads offers several ways to build those skills alongside acupuncture.
Meditation training with acupuncture
Learn breathwork, gentle movement, meditation and mindfulness practices matched to your needs and interests. Sessions include acupuncture and give you simple tools to keep using at home.
Explore meditation trainingResilience coaching with acupuncture
Resilience coaching focuses on practical ways to respond to stress, make changes and build habits that last. Coaching is paired with acupuncture in the same session.
Explore resilience coachingTension and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE)
TRE uses guided movement and controlled muscle activity to work with physical tension and body awareness. Dr. Bemis is a Certified TRE Provider and often pairs TRE with acupuncture or a broader somatic session.
Explore TRE
Ear Acupuncture and Acudetox for Recovery Support
Crossroads supports people in recovery with ear acupuncture, known as acudetox, alongside their recovery program. Acupuncture is not a substitute for addiction treatment or medical care.
Crossroads is part of a regional network of clinics offering acudetox, and hosts a monthly group, Peace Down Acudetox.
Frequently asked questions
What can acupuncture help with?
People come to Crossroads most often for back and neck pain, headaches and migraines, shoulder and joint pain, stress and anxiety, sleep, digestion, sinus and allergy concerns, and women's health. Acupuncture works alongside your other care, not in place of it, and Dr. Bemis tells you plainly if something is outside what acupuncture can do for you.
Does acupuncture hurt?
Most people feel very little. Acupuncture uses thin, sterile, single-use needles placed at selected points. You may feel a brief pinch, a dull ache or a warm, heavy feeling. Many people relax deeply during treatment.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on what you are working with and how long it has been going on. Some people notice a change within the first few visits, and others need more time. At your first visit, Dr. Bemis builds a plan with you and adjusts it as you go.
Do you offer a free consult?
Yes. Your first step is a free 20-minute consult with Dr. Bemis, with no cost and no deposit. Ask your questions, share what is going on and decide if Crossroads is the right fit before you book a treatment.
Does insurance cover acupuncture at Crossroads?
Crossroads accepts BCBS, Aetna, Humana, Presbyterian and UHC. Insurance plans usually cover acupuncture only for pain that affects your daily functioning, and coverage varies by plan, so use our insurance check form or call us before your visit. Veterans registered with the VA may pay $0 with prior authorization from their primary care provider. If you are paying on your own, we offer affordable cash rates, so call 575-312-6569 to ask about pricing. Details are on our Insurance and costs page.
Do you offer care in Spanish?
Yes. Se habla español. Dr. Bemis offers full sessions in Spanish, and Crossroads hosts a monthly Spanish-language group.
Is somatic release the same as somatic therapy?
People often search for somatic therapy. At Crossroads we offer somatic release and breathwork: guided, body-based practices that are often combined with acupuncture. They are not psychotherapy or counseling and do not replace mental health care. If you work with a therapist, they fit alongside it.
Can I use acupuncture alongside my other care?
Yes. Acupuncture works alongside your other care, not in place of it. Tell your other providers you are coming to Crossroads, and talk with your prescriber before changing any medication. Dr. Bemis never asks you to stop anything a provider has prescribed.
Ready to start?
Start with a free 20-minute consult. No cost, no deposit, and you can choose a time online, including evenings.
Crossroads Acupuncture, 1100 S. Main St., Suite C, Las Cruces, NM 88005. Inside the Matrix Building. Se habla español.