THE BENEFITS
Naturally Overcome a Variety of Conditions that arise with Trauma + PTSD
Physical Pain
FIND RELIEF
Acupuncture works by interrupting the pain signaling process in your brain while stimulating your body’s own natural, internal painkillers. Acupuncture and herbs relax muscles, restore function, and can completely alleviate your pain. We are trained in trigger point release needling, motor point acupuncture, dry needling, electroacupuncture, cupping and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization.
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Acupuncture releases endorphins, the body's natural painkillers, and increases blood flow to the affected area, reducing inflammation and muscle pain.
CONDITIONS: tension & pain in shoulders, neck, low back, hips, calves, muscle spasms, text neck, texting thumb, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, headaches
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By triggering the release of endorphins, acupuncture helps the body make its own natural painkillers and increases blood flow to the affected area, which reduces inflammation and joint pain.
CONDITIONS: shoulder, neck, knee, hip, elbows, arthritis of all types, stenosis, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, SI joint pain, herniated disc, slipped disc
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Acupuncture relieves nerve pain by increasing endorphin release and decreasing inflammation. It improves nerve function and increases circulation to nerve endings.
CONDITIONS: neuropathy of all types, migraines, sciatica, piriformis syndrome, neuromas, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome
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Recovery from injuries, medical procedures, and intense athletic training can be significantly aided by acupuncture and other adjunct therapies.
CONDITIONS: scar treatment, surgical recovery, athletic recovery
Mental & Emotional Issues
SEEK SERENITY
Mental and Emotional Health is imperative to the health of the whole body. There are numerous challenges to navigating our daily lives impacting how we feel about ourselves and our internal/external environments. Acupuncture provides a way to connect to your body, mind, and spirit. An acupuncture session helps by releasing tension in your body, calming your mind, and regulating your central nervous system.
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Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in treating a wide variety of conditions, often without the need for medications that come with undesirable side effects.
CONDITIONS: General Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Clinical Depression, Major Depressive Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
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By bringing your body's harmony and balance back into alignment, acupuncture helps to create a positive space for the mental healing process.
CONDITIONS: life feels like a burden, too exhausted to get anything done, why me, anxious, panic attacks, anxiety attacks
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Acupuncture can assist the body in recovering from the physical effects of post-traumatic stress disorder by reducing anxiety and calming the nervous system.
CONDITIONS: gun violence, secondary trauma, childhood trauma, generational trauma, sexual assault, pregnancy loss, assault, harassment, job loss, death of a loved one, loss of a pet, addiction recovery, grieving
Fertility & Hormonal Issues
RESTORE BALANCE
Acupuncture and Herbs provide a natural, non-invasive approach to addressing your reproductive and fertility health. Regular ovulation, pain free periods and healthy hormonal balance are possible with our holistic, supportive treatment plans.
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IUI/IVF treatments can be stressful. Acupuncture aids in the process by increasing blood flow to the uterus and ovaries, decreasing stress and anxiety, and balancing hormone levels.
CONDITIONS: increase egg quality and production, healthy sperm, advanced maternal age support, increase endometrial lining, increase probability of conceiving
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There is a cycle to everything in the body. For reproductive health, a disruption to the flow of hormones, blood and fluids can decrease the natural balance of the reproductive system.
CONDITIONS: irregular periods, long periods, short periods, no periods, PMDD, PMS, PCOS, endometriosis, menopause
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Life events make us question and distrust our experiences. Bringing the connection back between body and mind is imperative to a healthy reproductive system.
CONDITIONS: difficult periods, miscarriage, multiple miscarriages, ectopic pregnancy, late miscarriage, threatened miscarriage, emotional or physical traumas, unsuccessful IUI/IVF, unsuccessful egg retrieval
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As an adjunct therapy, acupuncture improves fertility health by treating a wide range of pregnancy-related issues. It can aid in the management of labor and its complications, as well as any underlying medical conditions that affect fertility health.
CONDITIONS: Breech Presentation, Labor Promotion, C-section scar treatment, OHSS, Uterine polyps, Fibroids
Digestion & IBS
FEEL BETTER
From what enters our body to what exits our body, there is a long path of function for the digestive system. The health of our digestive system not only nourishes our body, but also nourishes our brain. There is more to supporting your digestion than antacids, stool softeners, antibiotics, steroids, and detoxing. Acupuncture and herbs restore the transformation and transportation functions of the digestive system so you feel confident in body & mind.
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Stimulate your body's "rest and digest" response, also known as your parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). Acupuncture increases the blood flow to the digestive tract, increasing this relaxed state, and also stimulating digestive enzymes and intestinal activity.
CONDITIONS: bloating, GERD (acid reflux), heartburn, indigestion, sensation of food sitting in your stomach, nausea, low or no appetite, excessive appetite, stomach pain, hiatal hernia, sensation of something stuck in your throat, excessive burping
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Increase parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) activation while decreasing stress within the body which is commonly associated with digestive issues.
CONDITIONS: diarrhea, constipation, slow bowels, intestinal cramps, painful bowel movements, irritable bowel syndrome/disease, Chrohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, flatulence (farting)
Ear, Nose, & Throat Issues
TREAT AILMENTS
Your sinus passages and respiratory system are your first line of defense against pathogens like allergens, colds, flus and viruses. Acupuncture and herbal medicine support the respiratory and immune systems to decrease allergic reactions, reduce acute and chronic congestion, decrease frequency of infections, and improve breathing. As a treatment modality, acupuncture effectively treats common respiratory illnesses such as sinus congestion, headaches, asthma, and chronic cough.
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Reduce inflammation (swelling) and pain in the body to allow for more fluid movement. This can aid in the opening of nasal passages by stimulating mucus membranes and aiding in the breakdown of congested mucous.
CONDITIONS: sinus congestion, sinus headaches, recurring sinus infections, post nasal drip, constant congestion, intense pressure & pain
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Acupuncture aids in the dilation of the airways in the lungs and the increase of circulation, which strengthens the immune system.
CONDITIONS: asthma, chronic cough, shallow breathing, sensation of something stuck in the throat, wheezing
Insomnia & Sleep
GET REST
Sleep is imperative to the health of your body. A bad night’s sleep may strike out of nowhere or be a chronic condition. From difficulty falling asleep, trouble sleeping, vivid dreams, ruminating thoughts, restless sleep to no sleep at all. Acupuncture & herbal medicine support a successful sleep ritual that helps you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, decrease restless sleep, increase peaceful sleep, and decrease dependency on medications.
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Acupuncture points stimulate your body's natural ability to calm nerves, regulate blood flow, and rest your mind, which has proven effective in treating the following conditions:
Movement disorders like Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) or musculoskeletal disorders, headaches, TMJ, jaw clenching
Breathing disorders like snoring or sleep apnea
Sleep Disruptions like Nightmares or Night terrors
Parasomnias like sleepwalking
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Combined with herbal medicine, acupuncture is an effective treatment plan to restore your internal balance and treat the following sleep disorders:
Hypersomnolence like circadian rhythm disorders and narcolepsy
Hormonal sleep disorders like premenstrual insomnia, menopause insomnia, pregnancy insomnia
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No medication will restore the full benefits of your natural sleep cycle. Acupuncture can provide relief for many common conditions without the use of drugs and sleep aids with harmful side effects.
Illness & Recovery
HEAL NATURALLY
Long term illnesses and surgical recovery can have their own unexpected healing timelines and symptoms. Your body has been through a lot and you are looking for support to regain your new equilibrium. Acupuncture & herbal medicine decrease your discomfort, restore the function of your body, and bring back the quality of your life.
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Acupuncture influences bodily functions by restoring normal qi, blood, and fluid flow. It aids in the treatment of chronic inflammation and the rebalancing of an overactive immune system.
LONG-HAUL COVID: cough, fatigue, POTS, dysautonomia, change in sense of smell, shortness of breath, palpitations
FLU RECOVERY: fatigue, cough, weakness, digestive discomforts
LINGERING RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS: cough, fatigue, phlegm, congestion, shortness of breath
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Promote blood flow and nervous system health, which results in the release of healing hormones known as endorphins. Boost the immune system to help reduce inflammation and speed up the healing process.
CONDITIONS: scar treatment, muscle atrophy, muscle spasms, depression, anxiety, traumatic experience, frustration.
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If you do not see your condition or concern listed, please ask us if acupuncture and herbal medicine would benefit you.
