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Experience the benefits of therapeutic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to improve well-being and reduce stress. Schedule your session today and let us help you achieve mind-body harmony.
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ACUPUNCTURE & ASIAN BODYWORK
AN EVIDENCE-BASED PATH TO BALANCE MIND AND BODY
Our acupuncture and Asian bodywork services blend traditional Chinese medicine with modern, evidence-informed care to support anxiety, sleep, digestion, pain, and overall nervous-system regulation.
WHY ACUPUNCTURE MATTERS FOR MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH
Mental health: Acupuncture can help shift the nervous system out of fight-or-flight and into a more regulated state. Many clients report reduced anxiety, fewer racing thoughts, improved sleep, and a greater sense of groundedness when acupuncture is used alongside therapy and other supports.
Physical health: By working with meridians, circulation, and the body’s own regulatory systems, acupuncture may reduce pain, ease muscle tension and headaches, support digestion, and help balance hormones. Over time, this can translate into more energy, fewer flares, and better day-to-day functioning.
- Supports stress reduction and nervous-system regulation
- May reduce pain, tension headaches, neck/shoulder tightness, and TMJ
- Can improve sleep quality and help reset circadian rhythms
- May ease GI symptoms such as bloating, “nervous stomach,” and IBS
- Supports menstrual and perimenopausal symptom management
- Integrates well with psychotherapy, medication, and other bodywork
WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?
Acupuncture is a core component of traditional Chinese medicine that uses very thin, single-use, sterile needles at specific points on the body. These points are chosen based on your symptoms, tongue and pulse findings, and overall pattern of imbalance.
From a modern perspective, acupuncture is understood to influence circulation, fascia, and the nervous and endocrine systems. Many clients experience sessions as deeply relaxing—similar to a meditative state or “nervous-system reset.”
- Very thin, hair-like needles; most people feel little to no discomfort
- Points are customized to your goals and constitution
- Sessions typically last 45–60 minutes once you are on the table
- Often combined with cupping, gua sha, or other Asian bodywork
Asian Bodywork Techniques
Depending on your needs, acupuncture sessions may be paired with:
- Cupping: Suction cups to help release muscle tension, support circulation, and ease pain patterns.
- Gua Sha: Gentle scraping along muscles and fascia to move stagnation and support recovery.
- Moxibustion: Warming specific points with moxa (mugwort) to support circulation and yang.
- Acupressure & bodywork: Hands-on techniques that stimulate acupuncture points without needles.
CONDITIONS WE COMMONLY SUPPORT
Mental & Emotional Health
- Stress, overwhelm, and burnout
- Generalized anxiety and worry
- Low mood, irritability, and emotional reactivity
- Sleep issues, including difficulty falling or staying asleep
Physical Health & Regulation
- Headaches, migraines, neck and shoulder tension
- TMJ and jaw clenching
- Digestive concerns (bloating, IBS, “nervous stomach”)
- Menstrual and perimenopausal symptoms
- Chronic pain and fatigue patterns
Acupuncture is not a replacement for emergency medical care or psychiatric treatment. It is offered as an integrated wellness service at Astute and often works best alongside therapy, medication management, and other supports.
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MEET NING
Ning provides acupuncture and Asian bodywork with a calm, detail-oriented, and trauma-informed approach. Sessions are tailored to your physical symptoms, emotional landscape, and current stressors, with space to check in about what feels supportive each visit.
She is passionate about integrating traditional Chinese medicine with modern research on the nervous system, sleep, hormones, and chronic stress, and works closely with Astute therapists and wellness providers as part of a coordinated care team when clients request it.
INTERESTED IN PRIVATE GROUP ACUPUNCTURE?
Reach out to inquire about private group acupuncture or customized acupuncture + wellness experiences for your team, family, or community.
Acupuncture and Asian bodywork are available at our Lakeview, Chicago location and are designed to complement (not replace) medical and psychiatric care.