Mobile Dry Needling in Minneapolis–St. Paul
Professional Dry Needling—Wherever You Need It
Muscle pain doesn’t always fit neatly into a clinic schedule.
Treadwell, DPT offers mobile dry needling throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul, Roseville, and surrounding Twin Cities communities. Instead of driving across town, sitting in a waiting room, and rearranging your entire day, you can receive personalized treatment in the comfort of your home, office, apartment, or gym.
Every appointment is performed by Austin Treadwell, Doctor of Physical Therapy and certified dry needling provider.
One-on-one care. Convenient scheduling. No crowded clinic.
Dry Needling That Comes to You
Mobile dry needling gives you access to skilled, individualized treatment without the usual clinic hassle.
I bring the necessary treatment equipment directly to you and provide a focused session based on your symptoms, movement limitations, and goals. Depending on what you need, your visit may also include movement assessment, mobility work, therapeutic exercise, recovery recommendations, or other physical therapy techniques.
Mobile appointments are particularly useful for:
Busy professionals
Athletes and active adults
Parents with limited scheduling flexibility
People experiencing a painful muscle spasm or flare-up
Patients who prefer privacy and one-on-one treatment
Anyone who would rather avoid another drive across the Twin Cities
You receive direct access to your physical therapist without being passed between providers or placed on a rigid clinic schedule.
What Is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a skilled physical therapy technique that uses thin, sterile filament needles to target painful or dysfunctional muscle tissue.
Unlike an injection, nothing is placed into the body. The word “dry” means that the needle does not contain medication.
Treatment may be used to influence trigger points, muscle guarding, sensitivity, restricted movement, and altered muscle activation. Electrical stimulation may also be added when appropriate.
Dry needling may help:
Reduce muscle pain and sensitivity
Decrease persistent tightness or guarding
Improve range of motion
Restore more comfortable movement
Improve muscle activation
Support recovery from sports or training
Make exercise and rehabilitation easier to tolerate
Dry needling is most effective when it supports a larger plan for restoring movement and function—not when it is treated as a temporary standalone fix.
Conditions Commonly Treated
Mobile dry needling may be appropriate for many common musculoskeletal concerns, including:
Neck and Shoulder Pain
Treatment may target the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, cervical musculature, rotator cuff, or other areas contributing to neck stiffness, shoulder pain, and tension-related symptoms.
Low Back and Hip Pain
Dry needling can address painful or overactive tissue around the lumbar spine, gluteal muscles, deep hip rotators, and surrounding structures.
Sports and Gym-Related Pain
Mobile treatment can be a convenient option for runners, lifters, recreational athletes, and active adults dealing with muscle tightness, overload, or restricted mobility.
Leg and Knee Pain
Depending on the clinical findings, treatment may include the quadriceps, hamstrings, adductors, calves, or other muscles that influence knee and lower-extremity function.
Headaches Related to Muscle Tension
Some headaches are associated with sensitivity and guarding in the neck, shoulders, jaw, or upper back.
Persistent Muscle Knots
Dry needling may be useful when an area continues to feel tight or painful despite stretching, massage, mobility work, or rest.
Where Can Mobile Treatment Take Place?
Appointments may be performed in a setting that provides an appropriate, private, and sanitary treatment area, including:
Your home
Your apartment
Your office
Your private gym
Your training facility
Another approved location
A portable treatment table will be used where necessary. Before your appointment, we’ll confirm your location & treatment needs.
Mobile Dry Needling Throughout the Twin Cities
Treadwell, DPT is based in Roseville and provides mobile services throughout the Minneapolis–St. Paul region.
Common service areas include:
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Roseville
New Brighton
St. Anthony
Shoreview
Arden Hills
Columbia Heights
Fridley
Falcon Heights
Lauderdale
Maplewood
White Bear Lake
Northeast Minneapolis
Surrounding Twin Cities communities
Appointments farther from Roseville may be available depending on scheduling and travel distance.
Not sure whether you’re inside the service area? Send your location and preferred appointment time.
Why Choose Cash-Pay Mobile Dry Needling?
Cash-pay care keeps the process direct and straightforward.
You do not need to wait for insurance authorization or choose treatment based on what an insurance company is willing to cover. The appointment can focus on the problem that brought you in and the treatment that is clinically appropriate.
Benefits include:
Direct access to a Doctor of Physical Therapy
Individualized one-on-one care
No referral required in most situations
No insurance authorization process
Convenient home, office, or gym visits
Flexible appointment lengths
Clear pricing before treatment
More freedom to focus on your immediate goals
HSA and FSA funds may be accepted when eligible. Coverage and reimbursement vary by plan.
What to Expect
1. Tell Me What’s Going On
Send a brief description of your symptoms, location, and preferred appointment time.
2. Confirm Your Location
We’ll make sure your home, office, gym, or requested treatment site is within the mobile service area.
3. Complete Your Intake and Consent Forms
You’ll review the relevant health history, safety information, and dry needling consent documentation.
4. Receive Personalized Treatment
Your session begins with a focused assessment. Dry needling is then performed when it is appropriate for your presentation.
5. Leave With a Plan
You may receive mobility work, exercise recommendations, activity guidance, or follow-up options based on what we find.
How Much Does Mobile Dry Needling Cost?
Mobile dry needling is offered on a cash-pay basis.
Your exact rate may depend on your location, appointment length, travel requirements, and whether you request an evening, weekend, or holiday visit. Pricing is confirmed before the appointment so you know what to expect.
Mobile Dry Needling FAQ
Do you bring all the necessary equipment?
Yes. The required needles, safety supplies, and portable treatment equipment are brought to the appointment.
Is mobile dry needling the same as clinic-based dry needling?
The clinical technique is the same. The primary difference is that treatment takes place at your home, office, gym, or another approved location.
Do I need a physician’s referral?
In Minnesota, patients can begin physical therapy services without first obtaining a physician referral.
Can you provide dry needling without a full rehabilitation program?
Focused dry needling appointments may be available when clinically appropriate. Your visit still includes enough assessment to determine whether the treatment is suitable and safe.
Does dry needling hurt?
Most people experience a brief pinch, pressure, aching sensation, or muscle twitch. Temporary soreness can occur afterward and commonly feels similar to post-exercise soreness.
How many sessions will I need?
That depends on the condition, its duration, your response to treatment, and what continues to aggravate it. Some people notice meaningful change after one appointment, while others benefit from multiple treatments combined with exercise or movement changes.
Can you come to my gym?
Yes, provided the gym permits outside providers and offers an appropriate private and sanitary treatment area.
Do you offer same-day mobile dry needling?
Same-day and short-notice appointments may be available depending on your location and the existing schedule. Contact Austin Treadwell, DPT directly for the fastest availability.
Skip the Clinic. Get Treated Where You Are.
If muscle pain, tightness, or restricted movement is interfering with your work, training, sleep, or daily life, mobile dry needling offers a convenient way to receive professional care.
Get personalized treatment from a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy without rearranging your entire day.
Serving Minneapolis, St. Paul, Roseville, and the greater Twin Cities region.