Melissa Alvarado, L.Ac., MSTOM

Melissa Alvarado is a Licensed Acupuncturist with more than 15 years of experience treating orthopedic injuries, acute and chronic pain, repetitive strain conditions, and musculoskeletal concerns. Her work is especially rooted in pain management, injury recovery, functional movement, and helping patients return to the activities and daily rhythms that matter to them.

Melissa brings a strong background in integrated medical settings, where she has worked alongside physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, and other clinical providers to support coordinated patient care. Her approach combines orthopedic acupuncture, sports medicine-informed treatment, soft tissue support, body mechanics education, and nervous system regulation to help patients reduce pain, restore function, and feel more at home in their bodies.

At Healcove, Melissa supports patients dealing with chronic pain, injury recovery, work-related strain, stress-related tension, sleep disruption, and whole-body patterns that may be affecting healing. She brings a calm, grounded presence to the treatment room and believes care should meet the person in front of her — not just the symptom they came in with.

Her clinical style is thoughtful, collaborative, and individualized, making her a natural fit for Healcove’s integrated approach to chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, and movement-based care.