Meet Dr. Andrea Banke | AcuElite Integrative Medicine

A Message From Dr. Banke

Hi there,

I’m Dr. Andrea Banke, a Doctor of Acupuncture, orthopedic and sports acupuncture specialist, and lifelong athlete. I’ve dedicated my career to bridging the gap between natural medicine and sports performance.

Over the years, I've worked with clients and patients ranging from fitness enthusiasts to high-performing athletes. No matter their goal, I consistently saw the same patterns —repetitive injuries, chronic pain, and underlying health conditions. When “one size fits all” rehabilitation and prescriptions failed, active people often found themselves stuck in the same cycle of pain and frustration.

Having personally faced some of these challenges as a competitive natural bodybuilder, I recognized the need for a truly integrated, comprehensive approach to recovery and long term health.

That's why I founded AcuElite.

To help athletes and active people, at all performance levels, with the right combination of acupuncture, movement, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine. By treating the root cause and building long-term resilience, I help my patients recover from injury, move better, and perform at their highest level.

My Approach

I don’t believe in quick fixes or symptom chasing. I believe in clear, structured steps that rebuild your health from the inside out. With my Three Phases of Peak Performance, you can turn pain and dysfunction into high performance and long-term health.

Phase 1: Recover

Relieve pain, heal injuries, and rebuild movement using orthopedic acupuncture and exercise therapy.

Phase 2: Restore

Correct internal imbalances using acupuncture, nutrition therapy, and lifestyle medicine.

Phase 3: Optimize

Enhance performance, build strength, optimize recovery, and promote prolonged wellness.

Why AcuElite Is Different

I built AcuElite because I believe active people deserve better than temporary relief and generic advice.

I've heard too many patient horror stories about being misdiagnosed, given band-aid solutions to real problems, or flat out dismissed.

So I created a clinic that blends the best of natural medicine and sports science — a place where you can recover from pain, restore full-body balance, and optimize your performance with confidence and clarity.

My mission is simple: Help you move better, recover better, and live without unnecessary limitations.

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Credentials & Specializations

Doctor of Acupuncture (DAc)

Doctorate and Master’s degree in Acupuncture from Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture with advanced training in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, Eastern medicine, and clinical practice.

Orthopedic & Sports Acupuncture Specialization

Specialized training in orthopedic acupuncture focused on treating pain, injuries, movement dysfunction, and performance limitations using evidence-informed techniques.

Sports Performance Coach

NSPA-certified Sports Performance Coach specializing in strength development, movement efficiency, athletic performance, and long-term physical resilience.

Certified Nutrition Coach

NASM Certified Nutrition Coach with a focus on metabolism, recovery, performance, body composition, and sustainable lifestyle change

Certified Personal Trainer

NASM Certified Personal Trainer with experience integrating rehabilitation, movement correction, strength training, and injury prevention strategies.

Integrated Approach

Combining acupuncture, exercise, nutrition, and recovery strategies to address the root causes of pain and performance limitations.

Ready to start your recovery & performance journey?