Acupuncture for Anxiety, Stress, Mental Health, & Sleep

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Acupuncture can support mental and emotional health by helping calm the nervous system and encouraging the body to shift out of the F sympathetic nervous system state (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) and into an upregulation of parasympathetic nervous system (rest, digest, sex, sleep, heal). It is highly  supportive for symptoms of anxiety, low mood, and chronic stress, while also helping promote more restful and consistent sleep. Acupuncture also works on the body's central stress-response system, making it a complementary tool alongside naturopathic and nutrition-based mental health care. 

Common Concerns Acupuncture Can Support

  • Generalized anxiety and chronic stress

  • Low mood, lethargy, apathy

  • Sleep difficulty and insomnia

  • Stress-related tension (jaw, neck, shoulders, tmj, migraines - acupuncture works wonders for these! )

  • Burnout and nervous-system dysregulation

  • Overwhelm 

  • Adrenal burn out / fatigue

  • Anger management  / rage 

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Can acupuncture help with anxiety?

    • Many patients use acupuncture to support the nervous system and reduce the physical sensations of anxiety and chronic stress. It's often used as part of a broader mental health support plan.

  • Can acupuncture help me sleep better?

    • Acupuncture is commonly used to support more restful sleep by calming the nervous system, particularly when stress or anxiety is a contributing factor. Calms overactive mind.

  • How often do I need to get acupuncture? 

    • In today’s busy world, finding ways to recharge is more important than ever. We highly recommend our patients get regular acupuncture. Every patient and case will be individual and based on goals, patient availability, and personal factors. 

      • Weekly acupuncture is essential for menstrual health / fertility / IVF / Egg Transfer. We also recommend weekly acupuncture for those in high stress jobs, automimmune, or chronic pain conditions. 

      • Bi weekly (every 2 weeks) is a great place to land if you can’t make it weekly, but have similar goals. 

      • Monthly acupuncture is great for maintenance once your health goals are reached.  

      • For acute injuries or flare ups, we will often recommend a few treatments closer together (for instance 2x week for 2 weeks) to aggressively and proactively treat the condition at hand. After initial progress has been made, patients can resume a normal schedule. 

Wedding Prep Acupuncture Packages:

  • No one wants to worry about the endless “what ifs” on their wedding days. And whether or not your health will cooperate on your big day should not be a concern! 

  • We are now offering wedding prep  acupuncture to couples who are approaching their wedding dates. 

  • Sessions will be done weekly for 4-6 weeks leading up to your ceremony to help with managing  stress, reducing inflammation, maintaining proper sleep habits, prepping the body for fertility (if desired), and optimize overall health and wellbeing. 

  • Reach out for more details and to book your wedding prep today

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