Feel Like Yourself Again

Support for Hormones, Pregnancy & Maternal Mental Health

If you’re running on empty—wired, tired, moody, overwhelmed, or not sleeping—your body isn’t broken. It’s asking for support.

Acupuncture offers gentle, evidence-informed care that helps regulate your nervous system, support hormonal balance, and ease the physical and emotional load of womanhood.

This is for you if you’re dealing with:

  • PMS/PMDD, painful or irregular cycles, hormonal acne

  • Perimenopause (hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, brain fog, fatigue)

  • Fertility + preconception support

  • Pregnancy discomfort (nausea, pain, stress) and birth prep (including breech support)

  • Postpartum recovery (mood, sleep, depletion, lactation support)

  • Burnout (trouble accessing joy, finding it hard to connect with loved ones)

Hormonal Health + Your Menstrual Cycle
PMS, PMDD, painful periods, irregular cycles, hormonal acne, PCOS support, endometriosis-related pain support, perimenopause symptoms (night sweats, anxiety, brain fog, fatigue, rage).

Fertility + Preconception
Cycle support, stress reduction, sleep support, and whole-body regulation to help you feel steadier while you’re trying to conceive.

Pregnancy + Birth Prep
Morning sickness, back/pelvic/sciatic pain, stress and sleep support, breech support with moxibustion (typically 32–36 weeks), and pre-birth treatments starting around 36 weeks.

Postpartum + Maternal Mental Health
Postpartum anxiety/depression support, nervous system dysregulation, burnout, insomnia, recovery support, lactation support (supply support, plugged ducts).

Mental Health Support
Anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, insomnia, PTSD related symptoms, nervous system dysregulation.

Nervous System Regulation

(Because Hormones Don’t Exist in a Vacuum)

When your nervous system is stuck in “fight/flight” or chronic overwhelm, symptoms like PMS/PMDD, anxiety, insomnia, digestive issues, and perimenopause intensity can feel louder. In every visit, we integrate nervous system regulation alongside acupuncture—so your body can shift out of stress mode and into rest, repair, and hormone-supportive balance.

How we integrate regulation into care:

  • Grounding + breathwork to settle the stress response before and during treatment

  • Acupuncture points chosen for regulation (sleep, mood, anxiety, and resilience support)

  • Gentle somatic tools you can use at home between visits (simple, doable, no perfection required)

  • Support for the stress–sleep–hormone loop so improvements feel more sustainable over time


FAQ

I know you may have questions about how acupuncture can help with hormonal imbalances, pregnancy, and mental health. Here are answers to the most common concerns I hear from women considering treatment.

How can acupuncture help with hormonal imbalances like PMS, PMDD, or perimenopause?
Acupuncture supports communication between your brain, hormones, digestion, and stress response—often improving sleep, mood, temperature regulation, and cycle symptoms over time. Many women notice changes like fewer mood swings, less cramping, more stable energy, and better sleep as their body shifts out of “survival mode” and into a steadier rhythm. A common starting plan is weekly or every-other-week visits, and we’ll adjust your care based on your symptoms, cycle timing, and goals.

Is acupuncture safe during pregnancy and postpartum?
Yes—acupuncture is widely used during pregnancy and postpartum and can be a gentle, supportive option when performed by a trained provider. I have advanced post-graduate training in perinatal acupuncture, and each treatment is customized to your trimester, comfort level, and specific needs. Many people use acupuncture for nausea, pain, sleep support, stress relief, birth preparation, and postpartum recovery.

Can acupuncture help with anxiety, depression, and the stress of motherhood?
Yes. Many people find acupuncture helps calm the nervous system and supports the body’s stress response, which can make anxiety, overwhelm, and sleep issues feel more manageable. It’s not about “pushing through”—it’s about helping your system downshift so you have more capacity for daily life. We can also include simple nervous system regulation tools you can use at home between visits.

How many treatments will I need, and what does it cost?
Every body is different, but many patients notice meaningful shifts within 4–8 visits, especially with consistent care early on. After that, some people choose monthly maintenance to help symptoms stay steady. Initial consultations are $150 and follow-up treatments are $95. We accept HSA/FSA. At your first visit, we’ll map out a plan that fits your symptoms, timeline, and budget.