Targeted Support for Everyday Stressors
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Targeted Support for Everyday Stressors *
Every body and every story is different, which is why we take the time to understand your unique needs and tailor each treatment to support your goals. Below you’ll find a list of concerns we work with most often, including pain, stress, hormonal shifts, and skin conditions. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out. We’re always happy to discuss how acupuncture may be able to help. Our goal is to build trust and help you feel confident in your care. Whatever brings you in, you’re in experienced hands.
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Pain Management
Improve circulation, ease muscle tension, and stimulate your body’s natural pain-relief mechanisms. We treat acute and chronic pain, including back pain, neck pain, joint pain, migraines, and more.
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Stress & Mental Health
Support your mental health with acupuncture treatments designed to regulate the nervous system. Acupuncture can help with stress and anxiety, improved mood, better sleep, mental clarity and fatigue recovery.
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Skin & Dermatology
Address the root causes of breakouts, redness, signs of aging, and inflammation, including factors like hormonal shifts, digestion, immune response, and detoxification.
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Sports Injuries
Accelerate healing, reduce inflammation and pain, and improve mobility. Acupuncture supports athletes and active individuals in recovering from sports injuries and maintaining peak performance.
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Women’s Health
Support menstrual health, fertility, and peri/menopause symptoms with acupuncture treatments that promote hormonal balance and reduce stress.
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Gut Health & Digestion
Balance the gut-brain connection and support a healthy microbiome. Acupuncture can help common symptoms such as heartburn, indigestion, bloating, nausea, and more.
Acupuncture for Pain
At West End Acupuncture, we help you achieve lasting relief from pain, whether from a recent injury or a chronic condition. Acupuncture improves circulation, calms the nervous system, and alleviates muscle tension, allowing your body to heal more effectively.
Common pain conditions we treat
Back and Neck Pain
Relief for low back pain, sciatica, muscle tension, disc issues, stiff neck, and more.
Joint and Arthritis Pain
Support for knee pain, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injuries, and osteoarthritis.
Headaches and Migraines
Reducing the frequency, intensity, and duration of migraines, tension headaches, and TMJ-related pain.
Stress-related muscle tension
Pain linked to poor circulation or inflammation, strains from posture or habitual movements.
Peripheral Neuropathy and Nerve Pain
Numbness, tingling, and radiating pain.
Our Approach
We combine targeted acupuncture points with complementary therapies such as dry needling, cupping, or gua sha to:
Reduce inflammation
Relieve muscle tightness
Accelerate the body’s natural healing process
Many patients experience greater mobility, fewer flare-ups, and noticeable pain relief after just a few sessions. When needed, we also collaborate with physicians or physical therapists to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care.
Acupuncture for Injury Recovery
We specialize in helping athletes and active individuals recover from injuries, prevent setbacks, and perform at their best. Whether you are training for an event, maintaining an active lifestyle, or healing from a recent injury, acupuncture can help accelerate recovery, reduce pain, and support long-term healing.
Common injury-related conditions we treat
Sprains and Strains
Reduce pain and swelling, improve circulation, and support faster tissue repair.
Tendon and Joint Injuries
Relief for conditions such as tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, Achilles tendonitis, and rotator cuff injuries.
Overuse and Repetitive Strain
Treatment for shin splints, IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, knee pain, and hip discomfort related to overtraining or repetitive motion.
Post-Surgical Recovery
Boost circulation, minimize scar tissue formation, and improve strength and mobility after surgery.
How Acupuncture Supports Healing
Acupuncture helps regulate the body’s inflammatory and repair responses, improving blood flow, oxygen delivery, and nervous system balance. Treatments are customized with dry needling, cupping therapy, and red light therapy.
Many of our patients notice less pain, improved mobility, and faster recovery after just a few sessions. When appropriate, we coordinate care with your physician, physical therapist, or trainer to ensure the most comprehensive and effective treatment plan possible.
Acupuncture for Stress & Mental Health
Modern life is stressful. Stress often shows up as anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, or other ongoing health conditions. At West End Acupuncture, we take a holistic, mind-body approach to stress and mental health, using acupuncture to help regulate the nervous system. Think of acupuncture as exercise for your nervous system, helping you find a place of calm and then repeat, repeat, repeat.
How Acupuncture Can Help
Chronic Stress & Anxiety
Reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety, panic, and chronic stress by regulating the ‘fight or flight’ response and supporting parasympathetic function.
Insomnia & Fatigue
Improve sleep quality and daytime energy. Acupuncture helps quiet the mind, promote deeper rest, and support healthy circadian rhythms.
Depression & Mood Imbalances
As a complementary therapy, acupuncture can help lift mood, ease irritability, and balance emotional changes related to stress.
Our Approach
The best thing about acupuncture is that it feels really good. Many clients describe a sense of calm or lightness during and after each treatment. Each session is personalized to address your unique physical and emotional patterns, so we can build towards meaningful progress together. We may also recommend simple breathing techniques or self-care practices to help you manage stress between visits.
Acupuncture for Skin Health
At West End Acupuncture, we take an inside-out approach to skin health. In addition to treating surface-level symptoms such as breakouts or irritation, we support internal systems that influence the skin such as digestion, hormone changes, stress and immune response.
We offer two distinct but complementary services for skin support:
Acupuncture for Skin Conditions
Acupuncture helps regulate the systems that influence skin health by calming inflammation, improving detoxification pathways, and supporting immune function.
Conditions we commonly treat:
Eczema and dermatitis (perioral, seborrheic, etc.)
Acne (Teen, Adult, Hormone-related skin changes)
Rosacea
Hair loss
Sensitive skin, histamine-related skin responses, and rashes
With each treatment, Justine will personalize a skincare routine for you, including comprehensive nutrition support + topical care. Treatments are gentle and relaxing. Many clients notice that their skin improves alongside better sleep and digestion, smoother cycles, and overall stress support.
Facial Acupuncture (Cosmetic Acupuncture)
Facial acupuncture is a gentle, non-invasive treatment designed to support skin revitalization naturally. Ultra-fine needles are placed on the face and body to stimulate collagen production, increase circulation, relax facial muscles, and reduce puffiness, while promoting full-body balance and relaxation.
Benefits include:
Softening of fine lines and wrinkles
Improved skin tone, elasticity, and hydration
Enhanced lymphatic drainage for puffiness and dark circles
Calmer, more resilient skin during times of stress
Relief of jaw tension and stress-related breakouts
A natural, holistic alternative to injectables and invasive treatments
When done consistently, facial acupuncture helps restore a vibrant, lifted, and well-rested appearance while also supporting your overall health.
Please visit our FACIAL ACUPUNCTURE treatment offering for full details + pricing.
Digestive & Internal Health
Acupuncture and dietary guidance can help regulate the digestive system and reduce inflammatory conditions. We work with patients experiencing:
Digestive Disorders: IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and acid reflux can all respond well to regular acupuncture that balances gut motility and calms the gut-brain axis.
Food Sensitivities & Nutrition: While we don’t replace a nutritionist, our holistic approach includes advising on dietary habits that support your treatment, helping reduce symptoms of indigestion or discomfort after meals.
Chronic Conditions: We support those with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or gastritis by aiming to reduce flare-ups and promote gut healing (always as a complement to your doctor’s care).
Immune & Respiratory Issues: Frequent colds, asthma, or allergies (sinus congestion, hay fever) can improve as acupuncture bolsters your immune system and reduces inflammatory responses.
Our treatments for internal health often involve strengthening the body’s core energy (“Qi”) and reducing stress that exacerbates symptoms. We may incorporate abdominal acupuncture points or use moxibustion to warm and stimulate digestion. Through compassionate, professional care, we guide you toward a more balanced internal state. Many patients find that as their digestion improves, so does their overall vitality and mood.
Acupuncture for Women’s Health
Justine has over 10 years of clinical experience specializing in women’s health. Acupuncture offers gentle and effective support for hormonal balance and reproductive wellness throughout the unique and dynamic stages of a woman’s life. Each session is personalized to meet you where you are, including easing PMS, improving fertility, supporting pregnancy and postpartum, or navigating the transition through perimenopause and menopause.
How Acupuncture Helps
Acupuncture promotes circulation, reduces inflammation, and balances hormones by working with the body’s natural rhythms. It also calms the nervous system, helping to relieve symptoms related to stress, sleep, and mood.
Common Conditions We Support
Irregular or painful menstrual cycles
PMS, bloating, and mood changes
Fertility support and IVF preparation
Pregnancy and postpartum recovery
Perimenopause and menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, and anxiety
Stress-related hormonal imbalances
What to Expect
Our approach is nurturing and respectful. We understand that women’s health issues can be sensitive; we create a safe space to discuss your concerns in detail. Alongside acupuncture, you may also receive lifestyle and dietary recommendations to help support your goals. Each session includes a full consultation and an individualized acupuncture treatment.