Philip Kish, DACM, is a highly trained acupuncturist and Eastern Medicine practitioner in Rochester, Minnesota, providing evidence-informed care at Optimal Movement. Philip is known for integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), orthopedic and sports acupuncture, dry needling, and movement-based therapeutic strategies to help patients reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve overall performance.

Philip’s educational background spans Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Exercise Science, a Masters Degree in Acupuncture and a Doctorate in Acupuncture (DACM). This combination of clinical training and functional movement expertise allows him to approach each patient with a holistic, whole-body perspective grounded in both Eastern Medicine and modern biomedical principles.

Clinical Focus & Specialties:

Philip provides comprehensive treatment for a wide range of conditions, with specialization in:

• Sports and orthopedic injuries

• Joint mobility and functional movement assessment

• Athletic performance enhancement

• Neurological dysfunction

• Food therapy and targeted supplement recommendations

• Pain reduction, injury recovery, and functional rehabilitation

• Migraine treatment, back pain, neck pain, and much more

At Optimal Movement, Philip helps patients improve how they move, think, and feel by addressing the root cause of dysfunction—not just symptoms. His treatment approach blends acupuncture, dry needling, cupping therapy, manual therapy, movement correction, and lifestyle support to promote long-term healing and optimal performance.

Patient-Centered Philosophy

Philip’s goal is to support individuals in achieving their highest level of movement and wellness. He works with athletes, active adults, and community members seeking effective, non-invasive solutions for pain relief, injury prevention, and whole-body health.

As a leading acupuncturist in the Rochester, MN region, Philip combines personalized care with evidence-based practices to deliver meaningful, measurable results.