At Retreat Acupuncture, we offer personalized acupuncture treatments rooted in the principles of Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM). By gently inserting ultra-fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body, acupuncture helps stimulate your body’s natural healing response, ease pain, reduce inflammation, and rebalance internal systems.
We view acupuncture not just as a treatment—but as a gateway to better health. Rooted in thousands of years of observation, this time-tested modality is used to address pain, regulate internal systems, and support the body’s own healing capacity. Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic conditions, emotional stress, or simply want to feel more balanced, acupuncture offers a personalized and natural approach to care.
“Where there is free flow, there is no pain; where there is pain, there is no free flow.”
— Huang Di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic)
What Acupuncture Can Support:
- Pain management: Back pain, neck stiffness, arthritis, migraines, and more
- Digestive support: IBS, bloating, acid reflux
- Emotional wellness: Anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia
- Women’s health: PMS, menopause, irregular cycles, fertility care
- Immune regulation: Allergies, frequent colds, autoimmune support
- Nervous system balance: Fatigue, palpitations, brain fog
Types of Acupuncture We Offer:
- Traditional meridian-based acupuncture: Balancing qi and blood flow through classical point prescriptions
- Trigger point / dry needling: Releasing muscle tension and myofascial knots
- Electro-acupuncture: A gentle current added to needles for enhanced pain or neurological treatment
- Scalp acupuncture: Effective for neurological and motor impairments
- Auricular (ear) acupuncture: Used for addiction recovery, anxiety, and whole-body balance
- Fertility & reproductive acupuncture: Special protocols for natural and IVF-supported conception
Evidence-Based Benefits:
- A 2018 meta-analysis in Journal of Pain involving over 20,000 patients found acupuncture significantly more effective than both sham and no-treatment controls for chronic pain. Results were long-lasting (Vickers et al., 2018).
- A 2024 systematic review found acupuncture as effective as antidepressants after 4 weeks for mild-to-moderate depression, with fewer side effects (Zhao et al., 2024).
“The needle opens what is blocked and fills what is empty. It harmonizes the organs and restores the balance of yin and yang.”
— Ling Shu (Spiritual Pivot), Chapter 1
What to Expect:
During your visit, you’ll relax in a quiet, supportive setting. After a brief intake, ultra-fine sterile needles are placed at carefully selected points. Most patients report a deep sense of calm or subtle tingling. Treatments are typically 45–60 minutes and tailored to your unique needs.
Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic pain, stress, anxiety, insomnia, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, or other health concerns, our team uses both traditional and modern techniques—including scalp acupuncture, auricular therapy, and electro-acupuncture—to create a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
