Acupuncture is the insertion of ultra-thin needles into the skin and muscle at specific points on the body.
Through the stimulation of these points, acupuncture can treat a variety of physical and emotional conditions by restoring normal function and balance to the various body systems. Treatments are based on Chinese medicine theory, diagnosis, and practice, a system of medicine that has been developed and practiced for over 4,000 years.
“I had been suffering from some severe congestion for almost a year which was causing me to lose a lot of hearing. After tons of checkups, meds, and scans, the ENT gave up and released me from care. I honestly felt like I was losing my mind until a friend recommended acupuncture. Within one acu session, I could hear! It was surreal, like I was finally myself again.”
How acupuncture can help you:
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine is incredibly versatile and has been shown to treat a wide range of health concerns.
Relieve body aches, pain: reduce tension and discomfort, joint swelling and inflammation, while promoting healing from injuries and surgeries
Lessen anxiety, depression, stress, and insomnia: calm the nervous system, help regulate and release emotions, promote a calm mind and spirit, improve quality of sleep
Improve headache symptoms: reduce the severity, frequency, and intensity of tension headaches and migraines
Enhance digestion: promote regular bowel movements, reduce abdominal pain and discomfort, reduce nausea, indigestion, bloating, and gas
Reduce cold symptoms, manage asthma and allergies: reduce sinus and chest congestion, lessen coughing and wheezing, support healthy lung function, support the immune system
Treat skin conditions: reduce severity, frequency, and intensity of skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, and eczema
Support reproductive and sexual health: promote regular menstrual cycles, address OBGYN conditions, reduce PMS and menstrual cramping, reduce menopausal symptoms, regulate libido, support sexual function
Pregnancy and postpartum support: promote a healthy pregnancy, help prepare for labor, support recovery postpartum, promote lactation
Support gender-affirming practices and procedures: manage side effects from hormone therapies, promote healing and comfort after gender-affirming surgical procedures, reduce physical discomfort from binding, tucking, or other gender-affirming practices
Manage complex and chronic health conditions: support the physical and emotional experience of living with ongoing health concerns
Support maintenance care and prevention: enhance general wellness, improve energy levels, help prevent the aggravation of old symptoms and the development of new symptoms
Acupuncture can help you feel better now and in the future.
Acupuncture can treat the symptoms you currently experience, and address the root causes to promote wellbeing and prevent symptoms.
We know what it’s like to feel frustrated by what may seem like a totally random assortment of symptoms. The beauty of Chinese medicine is that we look at your whole self - body, mind, and spirit - to find the connections. After an in-depth discussion with you about your health concerns, our goal is to find the golden thread running through your constellation of symptoms, what we acupuncturists call a “pattern diagnosis.”
This approach allows us to address multiple concerns at the same time; for example, insomnia and digestive problems, back pain and migraines, anxiety and menstrual cramps. In addition to acupuncture, we may also use cupping or massage, energy medicine, or suggest food therapy or herbs. Because your body - and your experience of living in it - is ever-changing and dynamic, the treatments can change and adapt right along with you. We are here to support you every step of the way.
Want a treatment but aren’t comfortable with needles?
No needles, no problem. We have experience treating patients of all ages with a unique and effective combination of needle-free approaches. Acupressure, tuning forks, magnets, energy medicine, laser therapy, stone medicine, bodywork - within an acupuncture session we can work together to find the right combination of needle-free modalities that works for you.
New to acupuncture? Find out what happens in a private acupuncture appointment.
Ready to use acupuncture to promote healing and wellbeing?
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