Acupuncture for Anxiety and Depression

Traditional Acupuncture is all about treating mind, body and spirit. 

It serves as a valuable tool for enhancing mood, mental health, and addressing anxiety. By targeting specific points on the body, individualised to the patient, acupuncture aids in balancing energy flow, fostering relaxation, and lowering stress levels. This technique can the release of endorphins, which supports better emotional health. Numerous people discover that consistent acupuncture treatments help ease anxiety and lead to a more optimistic outlook on life.

Anxiety and depression, and other mental-emotional imbalances are reaching epidemic proportions.  Coming for Acupuncture treatments allows you to take some space for rest and relaxation, and to help you switch off the mental chatter or repetitive thoughts.  Most patients feel instantly calmer and sleep well after the treatment.  Each person's anxiety/ depression will be associated with a different diagnosis and root cause from a Chinese Medicine perspective, so treatments will vary.  For example for some people the issue is that thoughts go round and round and they ruminate, for some it is more about catastrophising, for some it is the inability to let go or move forward, for some it is a fear or a residue/ coping mechanism from some kind of trauma, or suppressed emotions.  There is of course overlap, and of course sleep, digestion and hormones often play a role, but sometimes the subtle differences can help forma diagnosis from a TCM perspective and show us which element may be out of kilter. 

By supporting the body to restore balance in the elements, the mind will also be able to find harmony.   We will always adjust the treatment depending on your response.  

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