Acupuncturist Chapel Hill, NC
Acupuncture treatment is a helpful alternative medicine treatment for anxiety. Based on the ancient practices of Chinese Medicine, acupuncture involves the insertion of tiny sterile needles at specific acupuncture points to stimulate qi or energy flow. Licensed Acupuncturists like Dr. Lisa Oskardmay use acupuncture and other therapies like massage to support total body healing and relaxation. Dr. Lisa Oskardmay does not prescribe medicine because that is not in her scope of practice as an alternative medicine physician; instead, she recommends specific nutrition protocols and exercises to improve overall body and mind health. This relieves anxiety.
Where Does an Acupuncturist Put the Acupuncture Needles for Anxiety?
Many ask, ‘where does an acupuncturist put the acupuncture needles for anxiety?’ An excellent question, and the answer depends on the unique patient’s presentation. Before beginning any treatment, Dr. Oskardmay examines the patient to determine the state of qi. The examination involves listening to the voice, looking at the appearance, and understanding each person’s concerns. She performs pulse assessment and back and other body area palpation to learn where qi is stuck or stagnant. Stagnant qi flow may present as disrupted pulse blood flow, pain in a body area, or imbalance. Dr. Oskardmay identifies blocked channels or meridians of qi flow using these techniques and decades of experience to choose treatment points and strategies that work for each person.
Patients often perceive anxiety at stressful times. Graduation, leaving home, taking a test, getting sick or into an accident, starting or ending a relationship, or even starting or finishing a season are stressful events for some people that can result in anxiety. Anxiety can cause a person to shut down or engage in unhealthy activities- drug abuse, not getting enough sleep, over or under-eating, or eating a poor diet are common problems for the person suffering from anxiety. While each of us may engage in these behaviors temporarily, when they get out of control and stress is in control, that is a problem. Treatment at our office can help.
How Long Does It Take for Acupuncture to Work for Anxiety?
Another question patients have is `How long does it take for acupuncture to work for anxiety?’ The answer depends on the individual patient, the depth of the issue, and any complicating factors. Acupuncture is unlike drug therapy in that chemical changes in each person’s body-mind occur more gently over time. Many patients like acupuncture therapy because there are no adverse side effects from treatment; many patients start feeling better and more hopeful, if not 100% better, after the first visit.
Acupuncture and other alternative medicine therapies help patients access their innate healing energies. Call us today at (919) 929-1400 or schedule online at acudocnc.com. In business since 1995, Dr. Oskardmay has helped thousands of patients feel better. She is confident she can help you, too. Located in Chapel Hill, just off I-40, our office is handicapped-accessible, and we have two comfortable treatment rooms for patients to experience unhurried acupuncture care for anxiety and other conditions. We participate with most major insurance plans covering acupuncture and chiropractic services.