About Deb Engelgau
Deb believes acupuncture compliments western medicine beautifully and seeks to incorporate both eastern and western concepts into her practice. She completed a post graduate specialization in Sports Medicine Acupuncture in Boston, MA. She is the only acupuncturist in Ohio with this certification. She specializes in:
- the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain, trauma and injuries utilizing a combination of traditional acupuncture and more precise motor point locations (the entrance site of the motor nerve into the muscle). She's trained to assess pain using a combination of orthopedic tests, range of motion, manual muscle testing and palpation to correctly identify the areas needing treatment.
She also has experience and special interest in:
- the treatment of stress/anxiety and depression/worry/fatigue utilizing acupuncture and training in the Heart Math technique
- the treatment of women's gynecological and fertility issues by working in partnership with a practitioner of Mayan Abdominal massage and a naturopathic physician.
Languages Spoken English
School American Institute of Alternative Medicine
Degree Master's
Treatment Techniques
Areas of Expertise
Styles of Acupuncture
Additional Memberships
- OAAOM
- SMA (Sports Medicine Acupuncture)
Deb Engelgau
Ask The Acupuncturist
Q: I've been getting headaches for quite sometime now usually in the front of my head they last all day. At one point it as very sharp headaches but recently they feel like pressure like something is compressing. I feel a good bit of tension along my eyebrows and temples. What could be the cause of this?
A: There are many factors that could be causing your headaches. It could be eye strain, allergies, hormonal changes or any number of other re... Read More