Will Acupuncture help with anxiety or depression?

Acupuncture can be effective in helping manage symptoms of anxiety and depression. It is believed to stimulate the body's natural healing response, releasing endorphins and other neurotransmitters that positively affect mood and stress levels. By targeting specific points, acupuncture aims to balance the body's energy, reduce tension, and promote relaxation, contributing to an overall sense of well-being. Many find it a beneficial complement to conventional therapies for anxiety and depression.

Why do Acupuncturists look at my tongue?

Acupuncturists look at your tongue as part of a traditional Chinese medicine diagnostic process. The tongue's color, coating, shape, and moisture level provide insights into your body's health and the state of your internal organs. This practice helps them understand imbalances in the body and guide the treatment plan. The tongue is considered a map to your well-being, reflecting the overall harmony or disharmony of your Qi (vital energy).

Where do Acupuncture needles go?

Acupuncture needles are inserted into specific points on the body known as acupuncture points or acupoints, which are located along meridians or pathways believed to be the channels for the flow of Qi, or vital energy. The selection of points is tailored to each individual's condition and health needs. These points can be located all over the body, including the back, limbs, head, and ears, depending on the symptoms or disorders being treated.

Is Acupuncture ok during pregnancy?

Acupuncture is generally considered safe during pregnancy when performed by a licensed and experienced practitioner. It can help manage common pregnancy-related issues such as nausea, vomiting, back pain, and stress. However, certain acupuncture points are avoided as they may stimulate labor. It's essential to consult with your healthcare provider before starting acupuncture and ensure the acupuncturist is informed about your pregnancy and has experience in treating pregnant women.

Does Acupuncture hurt?

Acupuncture typically does not hurt. Most people experience minimal to no pain as the thin needles are inserted. Some may feel a slight pinch, tingling, warmth, or a dull ache at the insertion points, sensations often described as momentary and mild. The procedure is generally considered relaxing and even energizing. The skill of the acupuncturist and the individual's sensitivity level can influence the overall experience, but significant pain is uncommon.

What does Acupuncture do to your body?

Acupuncture stimulates specific points on the body, prompting the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical changes may stimulate the body's natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being. It can increase circulation, reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and enhance the immune system. Essentially, acupuncture helps to restore balance and flow of energy in the body, leading to improved health and function.

What can Acupuncture treat?

Acupuncture can treat a wide range of conditions including chronic pain (like headaches, back pain, neck pain), arthritis, digestive disorders, mood disturbances (such as depression and anxiety), insomnia, stress, allergies, menstrual cramps, and fertility issues. It's also used for enhancing overall well-being and managing symptoms of chronic illnesses. The effectiveness can vary among individuals, but many find relief and improvement in their symptoms through acupuncture treatments.

What does Acupuncture do?

Acupuncture involves inserting fine needles at specific body points to balance the flow of Qi, the body's vital energy. It aims to promote natural healing, relieve pain, and improve function. By stimulating the body's meridians, acupuncture is used for various conditions, offering benefits like pain relief, improved circulation, and enhanced well-being.

Bodywork within Classical Chinese Medicine

Tui Na

Included as an added bodywork layer within Muscle Melt, Soft Reset, and The Long Exhale.

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Tui Na is not booked on its own

Tui Na (pronounced “twee-nah”) is Chinese medical bodywork. It uses precise manual techniques to influence circulation, release holding patterns, and help the body regulate more effectively.

In this practice, Tui Na is included inside select sessions as a supportive layer, based on what your body needs that day.

It is not a separate appointment. It is part of how the session is balanced and completed.

Why it is included

Muscles can develop protective tension patterns from stress, overwork, injury, or long periods of bracing. Over time, this can show up as knots, rigidity, or areas that resist release.

Tui Na helps interrupt that holding so the body can soften, circulation can return, and the session can land more fully.

How it fits into the session ladder

Each service builds on the previous. Tui Na is included in all three, and what changes is the depth and what is layered on top.

Muscle Melt

Cupping plus Tui Na to help stubborn, stress-held tension finally release.

Soft Reset

Builds on Muscle Melt by adding acupuncture, with Tui Na included as support.

The Long Exhale

A longer, immersive session that layers full-body Tui Na onto the Soft Reset.

Tui Na is included intentionally, not automatically. The goal is better integration and better results, without overstimulation.

What you may notice after

less rebound tightness later that day or the next
tissue that feels softer and warmer
a calmer, more settled body state after the session
movement that feels easier and less guarded
sleep that comes more naturally

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