Targeted Support for Everyday Stressors
*
Targeted Support for Everyday Stressors *
Acupuncture that feels good. Below, you’ll find some of the concerns we work with most often, including pain, stress, hormonal shifts, digestion, sleep, and skin conditions. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, reach out. We’re always happy to talk through how acupuncture may be able to help. Our goal is to build trust and help you feel confident in your care.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Skin & Dermatology
Address the root causes of breakouts, redness, signs of aging, and inflammation, including factors like hormonal shifts, digestion, immune response, and detoxification.
-
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.
-
Women’s Health
Support menstrual health, fertility, and peri/menopause symptoms with acupuncture treatments that promote hormonal balance and reduce stress.
-
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
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 with complementary therapies such as dry needling, cupping, gua sha, heat therapy, or electroacupuncture when appropriate.
Treatment is designed to:
Relieve muscle tightness
Improve circulation
Calm the nervous system
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
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 Recovery
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. Over time, stress can show up as anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, muscle tension, digestive changes, headaches, or other ongoing health concerns.
At West End Acupuncture, we take a holistic, mind-body approach to stress and mental health. Acupuncture can help regulate the nervous system, support the body’s natural healing response, and create more space for rest, calm, and recovery.
Think of acupuncture as exercise for your nervous system.
Chronic Stress & Anxiety
Acupuncture may help reduce symptoms of chronic stress, generalized anxiety, panic, and overwhelm by supporting nervous system regulation and helping shift the body out of a constant “fight or flight” state.
Insomnia & Fatigue
Many people find that acupuncture helps quiet the mind, improve sleep quality, and support steadier daytime energy. Treatment may also help encourage healthier rhythms of rest and recovery.
Depression & Mood Imbalances
As a complementary therapy, acupuncture can support emotional balance, ease irritability, and help the body feel more grounded during periods of stress, low mood, or transition.
Our Approach
The best thing about acupuncture is that it feels good.
Many clients describe a sense of calm, lightness, or deep rest during and after treatment.
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
Digestion is central to overall health. When the digestive system is out of balance, it can show up as bloating, constipation, diarrhea, reflux, food sensitivity, fatigue, inflammation, or changes in mood and energy.
At West End Acupuncture, we use acupuncture and simple dietary guidance to help regulate the digestive system and support the gut-brain connection.
Digestive Disorders
Acupuncture can support people experiencing IBS, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, nausea, and general digestive discomfort. Regular treatment may help regulate gut motility, calm the nervous system, and support healthier communication between the brain and digestive tract.
Chronic Digestive Conditions
For people living with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, gastritis, or other chronic inflammatory digestive conditions, acupuncture can be used as a complementary therapy to help reduce stress, support symptom management, and promote a greater sense of balance alongside medical care.
Immune & Respiratory Issues
Acupuncture can also support the immune and respiratory systems. Frequent colds, seasonal allergies, sinus congestion, hay fever, asthma, and inflammatory symptoms may improve as treatment helps regulate the nervous system, calm inflammation, and support the body’s natural resilience.
Our Approach
Digestive and immune concerns are often connected to stress, sleep, diet, inflammation, and the nervous system. Each treatment is personalized to your symptoms, constitution, and goals, so we can address both the immediate discomfort and the deeper patterns contributing to it.
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.