Shane Rutkowski, MS, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)
Specializing in Sports Acupuncture, Trigger Point Therapy, Hyper-Mobility Care & Stress-Related Disorders

Shane Rutkowski is a licensed acupuncturist and former professional dancer based in Union Square, NYC.
During his career as a performer, acupuncture was a game-changer—helping him recover from injuries and surgeries efficiently, and ultimately inspiring him to pursue it professionally. Shane earned his Master’s degree from the Tri-State College of Acupuncture and has been practicing since 2019.

With deep respect for both Western orthopedic principles and East Asian medicine, Shane integrates multiple styles of acupuncture to deliver highly individualized care. Whether addressing chronic pain, mobility issues, injury recovery, or stress-related disorders, his approach always prioritizes the whole person—balancing immediate relief with long-term resilience.

As both an athlete and a cancer survivor, Shane understands firsthand the resilience of the human body—and the importance of compassionate, effective care.

He has had the honor of working with:
✔ Radio City Rockettes
✔ Peloton and Barry’s Trainers
✔ Broadway Performers and Professional Dancers
✔ Olympic and Elite Athletes

Shane is dedicated to helping his patients move freely, heal deeply, and return to doing what they love

Sláinte (SLAHN-chə) is Gaelic for health—rooted in the old Irish word slán, meaning safe, whole, and well. Today, it’s used as both a greeting and a toast, a simple but powerful wish for vitality and strength.

At Sláinte Acupuncture, we honor this tradition by focusing on comprehensive, patient-centered healing that goes beyond symptoms to restore balance and resilience.

What does acupuncture treat?

Acupuncture doesn’t treat conditions—it treats people. Instead of chasing symptoms, we identify patterns, considering how pain, tension, and dysfunction emerge within the bigger picture of your body and daily life.

Common concerns we work with include:
✔ Sports injuries & chronic pain (back, neck, shoulders, knees)
✔ TMJ & headaches
✔ Stress, anxiety & nervous system regulation
✔ Autoimmune & inflammatory conditions
✔ Menstrual & hormonal imbalances

Each treatment is a three-way conversation between the patient, their body, and the practitioner—adapting in real time to what your body needs most.

More than just needles.

At Sláinte Acupuncture, treatments are comprehensive and customized. While many clinics charge extra for cupping, gua sha, e-stim, moxibustion, or manual therapy, these are fully integrated into your session at no additional cost.

No rushed sessions. No patient overlap. Just focused, one-on-one care designed to get you back to feeling and moving at your best.