Meet Your Doctor
Dr. Brett Hightower
Watch Dr. Hightower on the AI Edge Promotions Podcast with host Mark Anthony. He talks about his path from pre-med and chemistry to drugless healthcare, why medication is not always the answer and when it does have a place, and the role the nervous system plays in real healing.
A Raleigh native, Dr. Hightower graduated Summa Cum Laude from Life University’s chiropractic program in 1993, opened his Raleigh practice in 1994 and became certified in acupuncture in 1995. Decades of chiropractic and acupuncture work give him a detailed understanding of how the spine, nerves and muscles work together.
Neuropuncture: Acupuncture Rebuilt Around the Nervous System
Neuropuncture for pain and nerve conditions in Raleigh, NC
At Hightower Acupuncture and Laser, Dr. Hightower practices Neuropuncture, the neurological form of acupuncture. As one of only two practitioners in North Carolina offering Neuropuncture, Dr. Hightower is at the forefront of scientific advancements in acupuncture, bringing an innovative, neuroscience-based approach to patient care.
Traditional acupuncture works from meridian maps. Neuropuncture works from neuroanatomy: every point is chosen for the nerve, spinal segment, or muscle it reaches, so treatment targets the pathways your body uses to control pain, inflammation, and repair.
That matters most when pain has lasted for months and the usual fixes have stopped working. Rather than chasing the sore spot, Neuropuncture addresses the signals behind it and helps the nervous system calm pain and return to normal function. If you have tried acupuncture before and felt it never went deep enough, this is a different experience.
Book OnlineThe Litecure Class IV Laser System
Litecure laser therapy is a safe, non-invasive treatment that delivers concentrated laser energy to the area that hurts. The light reaches deep into the tissue, where it stimulates the body’s natural healing processes and calms pain and inflammation at the source.
Before Treatment
You start with a consultation to go over your medical history and treatment goals, so the laser plan fits your condition.
During Treatment
You relax in a comfortable position while the laser is held over the affected area. Most sessions take 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the size of the area.
After Treatment
There is no downtime. You may feel warmth or notice mild redness in the treated area, and it fades within a few hours.
Conditions we treat with innovative neuropuncture and laser therapy
Bulging and Herniated Discs
When spinal discs bulge, compress or slip out of position, they press on nearby nerves and limit how far you can bend and turn. Laser therapy reduces the inflammation around the disc and supports healing, so flexibility and range of motion can return.
Learn moreChronic Pain
Pain that lingers after a major injury or illness often points to inflammation that never fully settled. Laser therapy calms that inflammation and encourages repair, giving long-term musculoskeletal pain an answer that does not rely on surgery.
Learn morePeripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy brings weakness, numbness and pain, most often in the hands and feet. Laser therapy stimulates nerve function and eases those symptoms, supporting healthier nerves along with better mobility and coordination.
Learn moreRotator Cuff Injuries
The muscles and tendons of the rotator cuff hold the shoulder steady, and damage to them makes reaching and lifting painful. Laser therapy speeds tissue repair and reduces inflammation to help restore shoulder strength and mobility.
Learn moreSciatica
Sciatic pain starts in the lower back and travels down the leg, making sitting, standing and walking uncomfortable. Laser therapy reduces inflammation around the sciatic nerve and supports nerve regeneration so you can move freely again.
Learn moreSprains and Strains
Sprains and strains from sports, accidents or overuse heal faster once inflammation comes down. Laser therapy promotes tissue healing so athletes and active adults get back to their daily routine sooner.
Learn moreIs laser therapy right for you?
Laser therapy suits men and women looking for a gentle option when pain has not responded to other care. Beyond the conditions above, patients often come to us for:
Back Pain
Neck Pain
Knee Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Chronic Inflammation
Experienced care that feels personal
A small practice where you are known by name, guided by a doctor who has spent his career learning how the body heals.
Care Planned Around You
Your plan is built from your history, symptoms and goals, then adjusted as your body responds. No two treatment plans here look the same.
A Husband-and-Wife Practice
Dr. Brett and Mary Hightower, married since 1989, run the practice together. Mary manages the office and operates the laser, and she has been a certified laser technician for 20 years.
Grounded in Science
Dr. Hightower studied biology, chemistry and quantum physics at Appalachian State University and taught x-ray physics and advanced diagnostic imaging early in his career.
A Calm Place to Heal
Our office is a quiet, welcoming space where you can settle in, ask every question you have and leave feeling looked after.
Talk with us before you book
Start with a free tele-med consult to talk through your symptoms and whether Neuropuncture or laser therapy fits, or text (919) 931-3744 and we will get right back to you.
Visit our office
Texting is the quickest way to reach us. Send a message before your first visit and we will help you get ready for it.
Mon: 8:00 – 12:00 & 2:00 – 5:00pm
Tue: 2:00 – 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00 – 12:00 & 2:00 – 5:00pm
Thu: 2:00 – 5:00pm
Fri: 7:00 – 12:00pm