Your nervous
system remembers.
We can help it settle.
Acupuncture and herbal medicine for anxiety, depression, stress, and insomnia. Trauma-aware care that works alongside your therapist, prescriber, or primary care provider.
Mental health is a whole-body experience.
⎯ WHAT WE TREAT
Anxiety lives in your chest and your jaw. Stress disrupts your digestion and your sleep. We treat the full nervous system response — not just the label.
Anxiety & Panic
Racing heart, tight chest, shallow breathing. Acupuncture helps calm the stress response.
Depression & Low Mood
Low motivation, numbness, or fatigue. Support that works alongside therapy and medication.
Chronic Stress & Burnout
Tension, jaw clenching, irritability, gut issues. We help your body find a new baseline.
Insomnia & Sleep
Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking rested. We treat the patterns behind it.
PTSD-Related Symptoms
Hypervigilance and stress held in the body. Trauma-aware, consent-based care alongside therapy.
Nervous System Dysregulation
Stuck in fight-or-flight even when you're safe. We help it relearn how to settle.
One plan, built around your pattern.
⎯ HOW WE WORK
Regulation is built over time — not in one session.
Comprehensive intake
Your first visit is 90 minutes. We review your symptoms, sleep, medications, and therapy history.
Individualized plan
Care built around your pattern, coordinated with your therapist or prescriber.
Weekly sessions
Most patients start with weekly 60-minute visits, typically 4 to 8, to build a new baseline.
Track, adjust, collaborate
We check in on sleep, mood, and stress each visit and adjust as you go.
Your treatment may include
- Acupuncture: body, ear & scalp
- Electroacupuncture
- Herbal medicine
- Myofascial therapy
- Supplement & nutrition guidance
Herbal medicine and supplements are billed separately from visit fees.
Ready to start?
Book your first visit, or begin with a free 15-minute meet & greet.
What patients ask before starting
⎯ COMMON QUESTIONS
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Research on acupuncture for anxiety and depression is growing, and many patients find it a helpful addition to therapy or medication. Acupuncture acts on the nervous system and may influence mood-related chemicals like serotonin and endorphins. Some patients notice changes in sleep, anxiety, or mood within the first few sessions; others benefit from a longer course. We’ll give you an honest sense of what to expect at your first visit.
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It depends on your condition, how long you've been experiencing symptoms, and how your body responds. For most mental health concerns, we recommend starting with 4 to 8 sessions — typically weekly — to build momentum and establish a new nervous system baseline. Some patients feel meaningful improvement within the first few visits; others with longstanding or complex conditions benefit from a longer course. We'll give you an honest assessment at your first visit.
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Absolutely — and we encourage it. Acupuncture is safe to use alongside therapy, psychiatric medications, and other mental health treatments. Many patients find it a helpful complement to their current care.
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Yes. All care at Meaningful Medicine Clinic is consent-based, trauma-aware, and uses non-assumptive language about bodies, gender, and relationships. We explain every step of what we're doing, check in regularly during treatment, and nothing happens without your explicit consent. If you have specific sensitivities or boundaries, we'll work around them.
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Most patients feel very relaxed during and after treatment — many even fall asleep on the table. Occasionally, patients experience an emotional release during a session, which is completely normal and part of the healing process. We create a safe, calming environment, and we're trained to support whatever comes up during treatment.
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Herbal formulas are prescribed individually and billed separately — because every formula is custom-compounded for your pattern. Most formulas cost between $0.50 and $0.75 per gram. Herbs are always optional and used for a short period of time.