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 dance career, acupuncture was a game-changer, helping him recover from injuries and surgeries efficiently. Inspired by its impact, Shane earned his Master’s degree from the Tri-State College of Acupuncture and has been practicing since 2019.

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

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 worked with:
✔ Radio City Rockettes
✔ Peloton & Barry’s Trainers
✔ Broadway Performers & Professional Dancers
✔ Olympic & Elite Athletes

Shane is dedicated to helping patients regain function, move freely, 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.