Anxiety, Depression, Acute or Chronic Stress, PTSD, Addiction, ADHD, and More…
We have the ability to experience the full range of human emotion. It can be a beautiful thing, but it can also be a debilitating thing.
Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with anxiety or depression. Maybe you’ve been navigating a diagnosis for quite some time. Maybe you’re aware that something is off and it’s time to do something about it. No matter what you’re feeling, we can address it.
We want you to feel like yourself again. We offer a natural approach to assisting you with your mental and emotional health. Whether you’re on medication, on herbs, seeing a therapist, or not seeing a therapist, acupuncture is proven to regulate our body’s chemical balance by activating the parasympathetic system (rest and digest functions).
Whether you are feeling languished, suffering from cognitive decline, or anything in between, we can help you.
Does any of this sound familiar?
Do you find that you have endless energy but also none at all? Is it hard for you to relax but also hard to get motivated? Are you so anxious that you’re actually tired all the time? Is there a sense of dread or panic that seemingly came out of nowhere? Has your sleep gotten worse due to intrusive or racing thoughts? Do you feel tight in your chest or nervous in your stomach at odd times?
You are not alone. These feelings are very common. And luckily, acupuncture can help.
The Question Should Always be, “Why Am I Feeling This Way?”
Anxiety, depression, stress, panic, etc are all symptoms of a greater imbalance. More often than not, these feelings arise due to inflammation, gut microbiome disturbances, nutritional factors, lack of movement, or unrelenting stress from a singular event or an ongoing stressful situation. Other times, there are imbalances that are completely out of your control. No matter what, we can help you find some balance so you can go about your day a little easier.
Lasting impact
Acupuncture is proven to rewire your brain. By interacting with endorphins, hormones, blood circulation, and inflammation, acupuncture carves new neural pathways so that your brain can get out of an invasive thought cycle and into a new way of dealing with triggers or stressors.
We recommend at least 6-8 weekly treatments to build a cumulative response. Once you are feeling more stable, you can come bi-weekly, monthly, then as needed to maintain your mental health. The commitment up front is crucial for lasting relief!
Benefits of Acupuncture on Mental Health:
Acupuncture has an anti-depressant-like effect on the body due to anti-inflammatory mediator responses in the brain. It helps to release “happy hormones,” or endorphins while slowing down the stress response which is what makes you feel so relaxed and balanced, especially during and after treatment.
Releases endorphins and calms you down
Promotes relaxation
Stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system
Balances the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary axis - the body’s primary long-term stress response mechanism, connecting the central nervous system to the endocrine system to regulate cortisol, digestion, immune system, mood, and energy usage)
Reduces inflammation
Quiets the mind
Improves mood
Improves sleep
Supports energy levels