acupuncture for mental health
Including anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, tapering off of medications, etc.
Acupuncture regulates the autonomic nervous system to promote natural relaxation and healing of the body, mind and spirit. During sessions, the body is induced into relaxation to reduce the physiological effects of stress and elevated cortisol levels. Acupuncture also promotes the activity of neurotransmitters involved in mood regulation, such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine.
Sessions can often lead to quick processing and accepting of thoughts, feelings, and past traumas to help you heal on a deeper level than talk therapy. You may also experience an increase in self-awareness, emotional regulation, and detoxification. Sleep is often connected to our mental health and hormonal health. Acupuncture helps you sleep better through the night and feel more rested.
If you are looking into tapering off of medications, such as antidepressants, stimulants, pain relievers, or sleep medications, acupuncture can help ease any withdrawal symptoms.
Common conditions treated:
ADHD
Seasonal affective disorder
Anxiety
Depression
OCD
PTSD
Insomnia and sleep issues
Heartbreak, grief, and existential crises
Teenage emotions and stress
Insomnia and sleep issues
Tapering off of antidepressants and other medications
“I was dealing with treatment resistant depression and ADHD, and desperate to find alternative modalities to help with many of my symptoms that I was experiencing. What is interesting to me, is that while also undergoing TMS therapy for depression, Sasha was able to pinpoint the exact area on my head where TMS was also targeting for my depression. That’s just one example of how western medicine and eastern medicine can compliment one another.
I was dealing with brain fog and some negative emotions and felt them dissipate. My brain fog is almost non-existent.
Nu Wave also offered the opportunity to receive Reiki services. I’ve had reiki before, but didn’t feel it was effective. After just one session with Melissa, she immediately knew where I was holding anxiety in my body, and took the time to discuss that energy.”