Conditions We Treat
Holistic Treatments to address Stress, Pain & Mental Health
At West End Acupuncture, we treat a wide range of conditions by addressing their root causes, not just the symptoms. From chronic pain to stress-related illnesses, our therapies are tailored to support your body’s natural healing capacity.
Targeted Support for Everyday Stressors
Below you’ll find key areas and concerns we treat most often. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out. We’re always happy to discuss how acupuncture may help. Our goal is to instill trust and confidence: you’re in caring, experienced hands no matter your condition.
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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 Acupuncture
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.
Pain Management & Injury Recovery
Our acupuncture and related therapies excel in managing pain – both acute injuries and chronic conditions – by improving circulation and releasing muscle tension. We commonly treat pain conditions such as:
Back and Neck Pain: Relief for tension, disc issues, sciatica, and whiplash.
Joint & Arthritis Pain: Alleviating knee pain, shoulder injuries (like rotator cuff or frozen shoulder), and osteoarthritis discomfort.
Headaches & Migraines: Reducing frequency and intensity of migraines, tension headaches, and jaw/TMJ pain.
Sports Injuries: Supporting recovery from sprains, strains, tendonitis (e.g. tennis elbow, Achilles tendonitis), and post-surgery rehab.
Our approach: We combine targeted acupuncture points with techniques like dry needling or cupping to reduce inflammation and promote healing. Patients often report improved mobility and a significant reduction in pain levels after a series of treatments. Professionalism & trust are key – we’ll communicate clearly about your treatment plan and track your progress, collaborating with your physician or physical therapist if needed for comprehensive care.
Sports Acupuncture
A healthy body is the foundation of an active lifestyle. Whether you're a weekend warrior, a competitive athlete, or simply looking to prioritize movement, West End Acupuncture helps you move better, stay bendy, prevent injuries, and recover faster—so you can keep doing what you love with ease and confidence.
Prevention
Acupuncture supports balance and resilience by enhancing muscle coordination, relieving tension, and promoting better alignment and joint stability. Additionally, acupuncture boosts tissue health by increasing blood flow to muscles and ligaments, delivering essential nutrients, and aiding in waste removal—strengthening tissues for greater adaptability and injury prevention.
Mental Clarity
Athletic performance isn’t just physical—your mindset plays a crucial role. Acupuncture enhances mental well-being by boosting endorphins, naturally improving mood and reducing stress. It helps manage pre-performance anxiety by calming nerves and sharpening focus.
Sleep
Restorative sleep is essential for athletic performance. Acupuncture supports healthy sleep by balancing key hormones like melatonin and cortisol, promoting deeper, more restful sleep. Quality sleep also plays a vital role in overnight recovery, giving your body the time it needs to repair, rebuild, and perform at its best.
Pain Relief
Pain can sideline even the best athletes. Acupuncture provides a safe, drug-free approach to pain management by relieving inflammation and promoting healing for both acute and chronic injuries. It targets trigger points, releasing tight muscle knots that cause tension and discomfort–allowing you to stay active and recover faster.
Recovery
Recovery is just as crucial as training. Acupuncture accelerates the healing process, helping you train harder and bounce back faster. It eases muscle fatigue by stimulating blood flow and releasing endorphins, soothing sore muscles. Additionally, it balances the nervous system, shifting the body into “rest and recovery” mode to reduce stress.
Improved Mobility
Sports Acupuncture helps increase joint range of motion and flexibility, reducing stiffness and enhancing overall physical performance.
Stress + Fatigue
Modern life is stressful, and its effects can show up as anxiety, fatigue, or insomnia. We take a mind-body approach to mental health, using acupuncture to calm the nervous system and restore emotional balance. Conditions we address include:
Chronic Stress & Anxiety: Reducing symptoms of generalized anxiety, panic, and chronic stress by regulating stress hormones and the “fight or flight” response.
Insomnia & Fatigue: Improving sleep quality and daytime energy; acupuncture can help you fall asleep easier and wake up more refreshed.
Depression & Mood Imbalances: As a complementary therapy, acupuncture may lift mood, ease irritability, and help with mild depression or mood swings.
PTSD & Emotional Trauma: Gentle treatments to support the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting a sense of safety and groundedness over time.
In our tranquil clinic setting, patients often begin to relax as soon as the needles are in place – many describe feeling a wave of calm or a “lightness” after sessions. Our practitioners might also suggest breathing exercises or lifestyle tips to manage stress between visits, reflecting our holistic philosophy. You’ll be heard: we take time to understand your emotional wellbeing and tailor each session so you leave not only feeling calmer, but also empowered with self-care tools.
Skin + Dermatology
Your skin often reflects your internal health. We take an inside-out approach to skincare concerns, using acupuncture and holistic therapies to address the root causes of skin conditions. This means alongside treating the skin locally, we consider hormonal balance, digestion, and stress levels. We can assist with:
Chronic Skin Conditions: Eczema, rosacea, adult acne, and psoriasis – acupuncture may help by modulating immune responses and reducing systemic inflammation that triggers flare-ups.
Facial Treatments: We offer cosmetic acupuncture (also known as facial acupuncture) for natural skin revitalization. Tiny needles stimulate collagen production, improve circulation, and can soften fine lines over a series of treatments – all while improving your overall health.
Hair Loss & Scalp Health: Using scalp acupuncture points and supplement guidance to support hair growth in cases of stress-related hair loss or hormonal changes.
Allergies & Rashes: For issues like hives or allergic dermatitis, we aim to calm the overactive immune response and clear heat (in TCM terms) from the body, leading to calmer, clearer skin.
Our practitioner certified in dermatological acupuncture will personalize a plan for you, including comprehensive skincare advice + topical remedies in addition to needling. Treatments are gentle and relaxing. Clients say their skin not only improves, but they also feel more radiant and balanced overall.
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.
Women’s Health & Fertility
We provide specialized support for women’s health, recognizing the unique and dynamic changes at every stage of life. Our acupuncturists (one of whom specializes in this area) use gentle, effective techniques to support hormonal balance and reproductive health. We commonly treat:
Menstrual Issues & PMS: Irregular cycles, cramps, PMS mood swings, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) symptoms can be eased by acupuncture’s regulatory effect on hormones and blood flow.
Fertility & Pregnancy: We offer fertility acupuncture for those trying to conceive naturally or undergoing IVF/IUI, aiming to improve uterine health and reduce stress. During pregnancy, we help with nausea, back pain, and preparation for labor, and postpartum we support recovery and lactation.
Perimenopause, Menopause & Hormonal Transitions: Acupuncture can relieve menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia, and help with thyroid or adrenal imbalances that affect mood and weight.
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 might receive lifestyle recommendations – for example, dietary or stress-reduction techniques – to complement your body’s rhythms. Our goal is to help you feel your best through all phases of life, providing care that is both knowledgeable and deeply supportive.