Meet Darlene Valletta, LAc
Acupuncturist and Integrative Medicine Practitioner, Rockville MD
At Anchor Point Acupuncture, care is centered on a personalized, integrative approach to acupuncture that addresses chronic pain, neuropathy, women’s health, and neurological conditions. Founded by licensed acupuncturist Darlene Valletta, LAc, the clinic provides individualized treatment plans focused on restoring function, balance, and long term health. Anchor Point Acupuncture serves patients in Rockville and the surrounding Montgomery County area who are seeking thoughtful, professional care beyond symptom management.
Why I Chose Acupuncture
I did not come to acupuncture casually. I came to it through both professional observation and personal experience.
Early in my training and clinical work, I saw too many people being told to wait and see, manage symptoms indefinitely, or accept pain and dysfunction as their new normal. I was especially struck by how often opioids were presented as the default solution for chronic pain, even when patients were searching for options that supported healing rather than temporary relief.
At the same time, I was navigating my own health challenges. I experienced debilitating back pain and knew I wanted a different path, one that supported the body holistically rather than relying on medications that masked symptoms. That search led me to acupuncture and integrative medicine, where I saw firsthand how restoring communication within the body could create meaningful change.
My husband and I also faced fertility challenges, including difficulty maintaining a pregnancy. Living through that journey gave me a deep appreciation for the physical and emotional toll that women and couples experience when answers feel limited or unclear.
These experiences shape how I practice today. They guide my commitment to providing thoughtful, individualized care that supports healing at the root, whether a patient is dealing with chronic pain, neuropathy, hormonal imbalance, or complex conditions affecting daily life and long term wellbeing.
Professional Training & Credentials
Darlene Valletta, LAc is the Founder and Clinical Director of Anchor Point Acupuncture in Rockville, Maryland. She brings more than 20 years of combined healthcare experience that includes civilian healthcare practice, healthcare experience within the United States Navy community, and formal training in acupuncture and integrative care. Her clinical focus includes neuropathy, women’s health, chronic pain, and neurological recovery, with an emphasis on individualized, results driven treatment.
She is a Licensed Acupuncturist through the Maryland Board of Acupuncture and a graduate of East West College of Natural Medicine in Sarasota, Florida, where she earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
She completed advanced training includes acupuncture injection therapy, sports acupuncture, neuropathy-focused care, women’s health and hormonal support, craniosacral therapy, facial rejuvenation acupuncture, microneedling, red light therapy, biotherapy, and ozone insufflation and immunotherapy.
Her training included hospital-based clinical training at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, with a focus on patient care in Parkinson’s disease, post-stroke recovery, neurological rehabilitation, and post-operative care.
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