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Natural treatment for anxiety, depression - Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa County

Mental / Emotional Health

Anxiety/Depression Relief with Acupuncture

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Are living with elevated stress and anxiety?  ​When you are suffering  from anxiety or depression, every day is challenging.  We understand that all areas of your whole life is affected and the challenges are not only psychological, but emotional and physical. We can help. 

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​Anxiety and depression can be debilitating.  Acupuncture can provide relief for your anxiety and depression symptoms.  Research studies have shown that acupuncture is an effective and safe option for treating anxiety and depression. One study determined that acupuncture can help reduce both physical and mental “anxious symptoms,” in those with anxiety disorders, including persistent worry and fear, and tension, pain, inability to relax, and rapid heart rate.  â€‹

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Natural, Safe and Effective

Over the years, we have treated many people with anxiety and depression and have seen great results.  Using acupuncture and herbs, we have helped relieve many symptoms of anxiety and depression. 

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More and more mental health specialists recommend acupuncture as an complementary therapy because of its efficacy with no side effects. Acupuncture is used as an adjunct treatment for those taking anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medication.   â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

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Customize for you

We use a whole person approach to mental health. We consider all mental, emotional, social and physical factors that make you unique.   As each person experience her anxiety or depression differently, we want to get to know you and understand your challenges really well. 

 

During our first visit together, we will do a detailed and comprehensive intake in order to identify the obstacles to your health.  â€‹We will then design a customized treatment plan ​with acupuncture, nutrition, herbal medicine, and other simple natural remedies just for you.

Natural solutions for anxiety, depression and stress in Walnut Creek

Testimonials

"Acupuncture has been a game-changer for me in managing my anxiety symptoms. Since starting treatment, I’ve experienced a significant reduction in my anxiety levels and overall feel so much better. I’m grateful for the relief and improved well-being it has brought me."

- Leslie N. 

Symptoms We Treat:

  • Feeling sad

  • Feeling tired all the time 

  • Sleeping too little or all the time 

  • Crying a lot 

  • Losing interest in eating 

  • Eating too much 

  • Having trouble paying attention

  • Feeling nervous or cranky  

  • Noticing that things that used to make you happy do not make you happy anymore

  • Trouble concentrating or making decisions

  • Feeling irritable, tense or restless

  • Experiencing nausea or abdominal distress

  • Having heart palpitations

  • Sweating, trembling or shaking

  • Trouble sleeping

  • Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom

Did you know?

A study published  the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that electroacupuncture was just as effective as fluoxetine (the generic name of Prozac) in reducing symptoms of depression.

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