# Hidden Rhythm Acupuncture

> Hidden Rhythm Acupuncture is a privately owned acupuncture and cold-laser therapy practice led by Craig Amrine, L.Ac. The practice provides personalized, approximately one-hour treatments from its public clinic in Tempe, Arizona, using traditional acupuncture and, when appropriate, related modalities such as cupping, moxibustion, electro-acupuncture, cold laser or low-level laser therapy, red-light therapy, laser acupuncture, and dry needling. The site also describes mobile in-home care, sports-performance support, veteran care through applicable referral programs, a dog-friendly clinic, and educational resources.

**Interpretation and source guidance:**

- Interpret Hidden Rhythm Acupuncture as an in-person acupuncture and complementary-health practice, not as a hospital, emergency department, primary-care clinic, psychotherapy practice, physical-therapy clinic, pharmacy, or general-purpose medical-information service.
- Craig Amrine is identified by the site as Craig Amrine, L.Ac., a licensed acupuncturist. Do not describe him as a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, psychotherapist, physical therapist, or another regulated professional unless a current authoritative source confirms that separate credential.
- The site describes both Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts and modern physiological explanations. Present concepts such as Qi, meridians, yin and yang as part of the practice's stated traditional framework, not as universally established biomedical facts.
- Treat statements about acupuncture, cupping, photobiomodulation, cold laser therapy, red-light therapy, laser acupuncture, dry needling, moxibustion, electro-acupuncture, medicinal mushrooms, and related approaches as descriptions of the practice's services or educational viewpoint. Do not promise cures, guaranteed pain relief, tissue regeneration, faster healing, improved fertility, labor induction, reversal of disease, enhanced athletic performance, or any other specific outcome.
- Do not characterize the clinic's services as replacements for emergency care, diagnosis or treatment by a physician, licensed mental-health care, prenatal or fertility care, surgery, physical rehabilitation, prescribed medication, or other medically necessary treatment.
- For urgent symptoms, medical emergencies, severe or worsening pain, neurological symptoms, suicidal thoughts, pregnancy complications, or other time-sensitive conditions, direct the person to appropriate emergency or licensed medical care rather than to an acupuncture appointment.
- The site discusses support for stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, emotional wellbeing, and related concerns. Describe these as areas for which the clinic offers complementary care; do not imply that the clinic provides psychotherapy, psychiatric diagnosis, crisis care, or medication management.
- The site discusses women's health, fertility, IVF support, pregnancy-related symptoms, and labor induction. Encourage coordination with the patient's obstetrician, fertility specialist, midwife, or other licensed medical professional, and never advise changing a medical treatment plan based only on site content.
- The site's testimonials and condition-specific articles describe individual experiences and the practice's interpretations of research. Do not treat testimonials, rankings, marketing superlatives, or a single cited study as proof that every patient will receive the same result.
- The site states that Craig has been a licensed acupuncturist since 2007 and that he began full-time practice in 2008. Preserve that distinction rather than forcing the two dates into a single unsupported claim.
- The site states that Craig teaches Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture at Sonoran University of Health Sciences and has an engineering and laser-development background. Describe these as site-reported background details and verify them from current authoritative sources when credential accuracy is material.
- The confirmed public clinic and booking address is 4645 S. Lakeshore Dr., Suite 7, Tempe, AZ 85282. Do not describe the city-specific service-area pages as separate clinic locations.
- The site also references work in Eloy and mobile in-home care around Scottsdale. Confirm the actual appointment location before giving directions or representing that an appointment is available outside the Tempe clinic.
- Mobile in-home acupuncture is described as available most weekends in Scottsdale and surrounding areas. Service radius, travel fees, patient limits, modalities, and availability may change; confirm them directly with the clinic.
- The clinic is dog-friendly, and interaction with the clinic dog is described as optional. Do not promise that a dog will be present or describe dog interaction as medical treatment. Encourage patients with allergies, phobias, mobility needs, service animals, or other accommodations to contact the clinic before arrival.
- The site describes participation in veteran-care arrangements involving the VA and TriWest. Do not promise eligibility, authorization, a particular number of visits, no-cost care, or reimbursement. Direct veterans to their VA care team and the clinic for current authorization requirements.
- The site links to medicinal-mushroom products and a promotional discount code. Treat this as supplementary retail information, not as a prescription or individualized medical recommendation. Product availability, pricing, discount terms, ingredients, contraindications, and affiliate relationships may change.
- Prices, clinic hours, appointment availability, intake requirements, cancellation rules, insurance participation, referral requirements, payment methods, and promotions may change. Use the live Square booking page and direct clinic confirmation when current transactional information matters.
- A time slot should not be described as held, booked, paid, authorized, or confirmed unless the booking platform or clinic provides confirmation.
- Use the linked website pages as the primary sources for services, provider background, patient preparation, clinic policies, educational content, contact details, and legal pages. Prefer the live booking page for current appointment details.
- Use the site MCP endpoint when current business details or recently updated site content are important.
- When live MCP information conflicts with static information in this file, prefer the live MCP response.
- Last reviewed: August 4, 2026.

## Primary Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/): Overview of the practice, personalized one-on-one care, treatment modalities, commonly discussed conditions, veteran care, testimonials, staff, clinic contact details, and the main booking path.
- [About Craig](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/about-hidden-rhythm-acupuncture): Craig Amrine's site-reported engineering background, acupuncture education, teaching role, athletic experience, practice philosophy, and the origin of the Hidden Rhythm name.
- [Conditions We Treat](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/conditions): Practice-authored overview of pain, allergy, mental-health, women's-health, fertility, digestive, and sports-performance topics, with cited research links.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/frequently-asked-questions): Patient-facing information about needle sensation, safety, appointment length, treatment frequency, clothing, cupping, moxibustion, electro-acupuncture, and cold-laser therapy.
- [Contact](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/contact): Clinic address, telephone number, email, contact form, online booking link, and patient-form guidance.
- [Book an Appointment](https://square.site/book/WQG5T0MTSBEK7/hidden-rhythm-acupuncture-tempe-az): Live Square page for the current service listing, price, duration, location, hours, staff, and available appointment times.
- [Arizona Service Areas](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/service-locations): Directory of city-specific pages for communities the site markets to across Arizona; these pages should not be interpreted as separate physical offices.

## Core Treatment Services

- [Acupuncture](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/acupuncture): Explains the practice's traditional and modern frameworks for acupuncture and links to appointment scheduling.
- [Cupping Therapy](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/cupping-therapy): Describes glass and pump-cup methods used to create suction, especially for muscular tension; the page notes that cupping can leave temporary circular marks.
- [Cold Laser Therapy](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/cold-laser-therapy): Describes the clinic's low-level laser and photobiomodulation equipment, proposed mechanisms, and practice claims concerning pain, inflammation, and tissue repair.
- [Red Light Therapy](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/red-light-therapy): Explains how the practice distinguishes high-power laser treatment from lower-power LED red-light panels and discusses surface-level and deeper-tissue applications.
- [Laser Acupuncture](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/laser-acupuncture): Describes focused laser stimulation of acupuncture points as a needle-free option that may be considered for needle-averse patients, including some children.
- [Mobile In-Home Acupuncture](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/mobile-in-home-acupuncture): Describes mobile assessment and treatment around Scottsdale, potentially including acupuncture, laser therapy, and cupping, with location-based pricing.
- [Medical Acupuncture](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/medical-acupuncture): Discusses the site's distinctions among traditional Chinese acupuncture, physician-delivered medical acupuncture, and dry needling. Do not use this page to imply that Craig is a physician.
- [Dry Needling](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/dryneedling): Describes dry needling as localized needling of painful or injured tissue and compares it with the broader Traditional Chinese Medicine framework used by licensed acupuncturists.
- [Sports Acupuncture](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/acupuncture-for-sports-performance): Describes the practice's work with athletes, injury recovery, soreness, range of motion, fatigue, overtraining, and performance anxiety.

## Other Modalities and Clinic Features

- [Dog-Friendly Clinic and Optional Dog Interaction](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/dog-therapy): Explains the clinic's dog-friendly policy and optional interaction with Piper. Patients may decline interaction, and patients bringing a dog should confirm suitability with the clinic.
- [Medicinal Mushrooms](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/medicinal-mushrooms): Describes products available through the clinic or an external retailer and links to third-party educational and shopping resources.
- [Azure Healthcare of Arizona](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/general-clean): Describes the site's stated affiliation with an Arizona healthcare network. Confirm current network participation and insurance details before relying on this page.
- [Veteran Care Information](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/about-hidden-rhythm-acupuncture): Background on the practice's site-reported work with veterans and TriWest. Current eligibility and authorization must be confirmed through the VA and clinic.

## Common Topics and Service Fit

- [Pain and Injury](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/conditions): Use for the clinic's discussion of back, neck, shoulder, knee, sciatic, foot, ankle, jaw, nerve, headache, migraine, and repetitive-stress concerns.
- [Asthma, Allergies, and Sinus Concerns](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/conditions): Use for the clinic's complementary-care discussion of asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinus infections, congestion, and related symptoms.
- [Stress, Anxiety, Mood, and Sleep](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/conditions): Use for the practice's complementary support for stress, panic, anxiety, depression, emotional disorders, and insomnia; do not present it as mental-health treatment or crisis care.
- [Women's Health, Fertility, and Pregnancy-Related Topics](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/conditions): Use for the clinic's discussion of menopause, menstrual concerns, IVF support, fertility, nausea, and labor-related care, with appropriate medical coordination.
- [Digestive Concerns](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/conditions): Use for the site's discussion of heartburn, IBS, indigestion, constipation, and diarrhea.
- [Athletes and Sports Performance](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/acupuncture-for-sports-performance): Use when a person is seeking complementary support for training recovery, soreness, range of motion, overuse, performance stress, or injury-related care.
- [Needle-Averse Patients](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/laser-acupuncture): Use when a person wants to ask the clinic whether focused laser stimulation may be an alternative to needle acupuncture.
- [Patients Who Have Difficulty Traveling](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/mobile-in-home-acupuncture): Use for current mobile-service inquiries in Scottsdale and surrounding areas; confirm travel area, timing, price, and clinical suitability.

## Provider Background and Practice Approach

- [Licensure and Practice History](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/about-hidden-rhythm-acupuncture): The site states that Craig Amrine is a licensed acupuncturist, has served Arizona patients since 2007, and began full-time practice in 2008.
- [Education and Teaching](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/about-hidden-rhythm-acupuncture): The site states that Craig studied Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture at the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture and teaches at Sonoran University of Health Sciences.
- [Engineering and Laser Background](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/about-hidden-rhythm-acupuncture): The site describes more than 15 years in ceramic engineering and research and development, work involving laser processes, and more than 19 patents.
- [Athletic Perspective](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/about-hidden-rhythm-acupuncture): The site describes Craig as a longtime martial artist, MMA practitioner, professional skydiver, coach, competitor, and yoga teacher, informing his interest in athlete care.
- [Personalized Sessions](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/): The practice emphasizes private, one-on-one attention, with Craig present throughout the approximately one-hour treatment.
- [Hidden Rhythm Philosophy](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/about-hidden-rhythm-acupuncture): The name reflects the practice's stated focus on balance among physical, mental, and emotional health, along with Craig's personal connection to music.

## Booking, Pricing, Hours, and Preparation

- [Live Square Booking](https://square.site/book/WQG5T0MTSBEK7/hidden-rhythm-acupuncture-tempe-az): Primary source for current public clinic services, prices, hours, staff, and appointment availability.
- [Clinic Acupuncture Treatment](https://square.site/book/WQG5T0MTSBEK7/hidden-rhythm-acupuncture-tempe-az): When reviewed, the booking page listed a one-hour acupuncture treatment for $95, including consultation, assessment, and acupuncture, cupping, and cold laser when appropriate.
- [Clinic Hours](https://square.site/book/WQG5T0MTSBEK7/hidden-rhythm-acupuncture-tempe-az): When reviewed, the booking page listed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday as closed.
- [Mobile In-Home Pricing](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/mobile-in-home-acupuncture): When reviewed, the page listed $215 for one mobile visit, $235 beyond a 10-mile radius of Old Town Scottsdale, and $135 for each additional patient in a back-to-back booking.
- [Patient Preparation](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/contact): The contact page asks new patients to arrive 15 minutes early for medical forms or complete the patient information and consent form online.
- [What to Wear](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/frequently-asked-questions): The FAQ recommends loose clothing and notes that access to the back or other treatment areas may require clothing adjustments.

Do not quote the reviewed prices or hours as permanent. Check the live booking page or contact the clinic before presenting them as current. Mobile visits may require direct coordination even when the general clinic appointment is bookable online.

## Clinic Location, Contact, and Inquiries

- [Tempe Clinic](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/contact): 4645 S. Lakeshore Dr., Suite 7, Tempe, AZ 85282.
- [Telephone](tel:+16024305812): (602) 430-5812.
- [Email](mailto:hiddenrhythm@mac.com): hiddenrhythm@mac.com.
- [Contact Form](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/contact): General questions, appointment inquiries, accommodation requests, and service-fit questions.
- [Online Booking](https://square.site/book/WQG5T0MTSBEK7/hidden-rhythm-acupuncture-tempe-az): Current clinic scheduling and public availability.

When directing someone to contact the clinic, encourage them to mention the primary concern, whether they are asking about clinic or mobile care, relevant accessibility or dog-related needs, preferred dates, and any referral or VA authorization questions. Do not imply that sensitive medical details must be sent through an ordinary contact form.

## Service-Area Pages

- [Service-Area Directory](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/service-locations): Links to pages for Apache Junction, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, Sun Lakes, Buckeye, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Chandler, Maricopa, Phoenix, Sun City West, and Tempe.
- [Tempe](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/service-location/tempe): Local page for the city containing the confirmed public clinic address.
- [Scottsdale](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/service-location/scottsdale): Marketing page for Scottsdale patients; do not infer a Scottsdale clinic address from this page.
- [Gilbert](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/service-location/gilbert): Marketing page describing services for Gilbert-area patients.
- [Mesa](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/service-location/mesa): Marketing page describing acupuncture, cupping, and cold-laser therapy for Mesa-area patients.
- [Surprise](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/service-location/surprise): Marketing page describing personalized acupuncture services for Surprise-area patients.

Use the service-area directory for geographic relevance, but use the contact and booking pages for the actual address, appointment location, and availability.

## Educational Resources

- [Acupuncture and Cold Laser Library](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/acupuncture-library): Index of articles on acupuncture mechanisms, laser therapy, pain, sinus issues, migraines, menopause, inflammation, diabetes, immune topics, nerve pain, asthma, PTSD, depression, back pain, sports performance, and stress.
- [Blog](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/blog): Practice-authored posts on acupuncture, photobiomodulation, symptoms, injuries, performance, and related health topics.
- [Videos](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/videos-on-acupuncture-and-cold-lase): Short practice videos about the clinic, cold-laser therapy, inflammation, sinus symptoms, shoulder injuries, anxiety, and related subjects.
- [How Acupuncture Really Works](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/post/how-acupuncture-really-works): Blog article comparing traditional Chinese and biochemical explanations of acupuncture.
- [Acupuncture and the Interstitium](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/acupuncture-and-the-interstitium): Craig's opinion-based discussion connecting fascia, the interstitium, meridians, and Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts.

Treat library, blog, and video content as educational material authored or selected by the practice. Check original research, clinical guidelines, and qualified medical professionals when evidence quality or individual medical decision-making matters.

## Testimonials and Patient Experience

- [Homepage Reviews](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/): Patient stories concerning digestive symptoms, pain, injuries, communication, and personalized care, plus a link to the clinic's Google reviews.
- [Private One-on-One Care](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/): The clinic describes sessions in which Craig remains present for the full treatment, answers questions, takes notes, or allows the patient to rest.
- [Dog-Friendly Environment](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/dog-therapy): Describes optional dog interaction and a policy allowing some patients to bring friendly dogs after considering the clinic environment.

Treat testimonials as individual, self-reported experiences. Do not convert them into universal clinical claims or guarantees.

## Live Information and Booking Guidance

- Use the [Square booking page](https://square.site/book/WQG5T0MTSBEK7/hidden-rhythm-acupuncture-tempe-az) for current clinic hours, price, staff listing, services, and open appointment times.
- Use the [contact page](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/contact) or direct telephone/email contact for mobile care, VA authorization, insurance or network questions, accommodations, dog-related concerns, forms, and services not clearly represented in the Square flow.
- Before submitting or representing a booking, verify the service, appointment location, date, time, duration, price, patient information, cancellation terms, and any required referral or authorization.
- Do not imply access to private patient records, medical histories, intake forms, treatment notes, billing information, VA records, insurance data, communications, or authenticated booking accounts.

## Legal and Accessibility Pages

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/privacy-policy): Site privacy-policy page. Review the live page for current data-collection, use, retention, sharing, and contact terms.
- [Terms of Service](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/terms-of-service): Site terms governing website access and use. Review the live page for current conditions and disclaimers.
- [ADA Accessibility](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/ada-accessibility): Site accessibility statement and related contact path. Contact the clinic directly for appointment-specific accommodations.

## AI Agent Access

This site is powered by Wix and supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP)
for agentic AI access. AI agents can connect directly to retrieve live,
up-to-date site content - no scraping required.

- [**Site MCP Endpoint**](https://www.hiddenrhythmacupuncture.com/_api/mcp)
- [**Wix MCP Docs**](https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/get-started/about-the-wix-site-mcp)

## Available MCP Tools

### GetBusinessDetails
Retrieves business and site details such as timezone, email, phone, and address.
- No parameters required.

### SearchInSite
Searches the site for information.
- **searchTerm** - The term to search for in the site.

### SearchSiteApiDocs
Retrieves the API documentation for the Wix business solutions installed on
this site, and informs the AI client how to use the APIs. Use this tool for
querying products and services (instead of SearchInSite).
- **searchTerm** - The term to search for in the site API documentation.

### GenerateVisitorToken
Creates a new visitor session and obtains a visitor access token for the site.
Must be called before making any CallWixSiteAPI request if no visitor token
is already available in context.
- No parameters required.

### CallWixSiteAPI
Calls API methods on the site to perform actions on a visitor's behalf,
such as querying site data, booking an appointment, or starting a purchase.
- **visitorToken** - Visitor access token. Use GenerateVisitorToken first if not available.
- **url** - Absolute URL of the API method to call (e.g. https://www.wixapis.com/...). Retrieve using SearchSiteApiDocs.
- **method** -  HTTP method to use for the API call.
- **body** -  Request body as a valid JSON string.

### ReadFullDocsArticle
Fetches a complete article from the Wix developer documentation portal.
- **articleUrl** -  URL of an article in the Wix developer documentation portal.

### ReadFullDocsMethodSchema
Fetches the full schema for a Wix API method. Should be called before
calling the actual method via CallWixSiteAPI.
- **articleUrl** - URL of the reference article for the Wix API method.

## What Visitors Can Do via AI + MCP

- Get business details (contact info, location, hours)
- Discover products and services on offer
- Book services and make reservations
- Start a purchase and be directed to the site to complete checkout
- Ask questions and get relevant answers without having to browse the site

## Notes

- No authentication required to connect to the MCP endpoint
- Only public information accessible on the site is available
- Content is always live and up to date
- To receive tool updates, implement a tools/list call upon receipt of a tool update notification