Acupuncture is a thousands of years-old Chinese Medicine modality that requires the use of fine, hair-thin needles to stimulate acupuncture points that are chosen based on your individual needs.
Acupuncture works with your body’s own intelligence to alleviate ailments ranging from hormonal dysregulation to chronic and acute pain to digestion issues to insomnia and much, much more.
the healing power of acupuncture
What does acupuncture help treat?
Acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain, sport’s injuries, post-fracture or fall recovery, post-surgery recovery, pain following viral infections like Epstein-Barr Virus or long COVID, abdominal pain, pain due to endometriosis, painful periods.
PAIN
Diabetes, high cholesterol, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Grave’s disease, ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, eczema, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), neurological disorders, post-stroke deficits, bell’s palsy, dysautonomia, long COVID and more.
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain, sport’s injuries, post-fracture or fall recovery, post-surgery recovery, pain following viral infections like Epstein-Barr Virus or long COVID, abdominal pain, pain due to endometriosis, painful periods.
HORMONE HEALTH
Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, prevent and control breakouts, hormonal acne, improve acne scars, fade hyperpigmentation, plump and tone the skin, stimulate collagen + elastin.
COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE
Natural pregnancy, IVF support, pregnancy preparation, postpartum health, men’s fertility.
FERTILITY
Depression, anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, burnout, stress, PTSD, CPTSD, somatic release.
MENTAL HEALTH
How does acupuncture work?
What you’ll feel
Acupuncture is virtually pain-free. At AMMA, fine, high quality needles are used to prioritize patient comfort. You may feel the initial insertion of the needle.
After the needle is inserted, it’s a mixed bag. Some patients drift off for a midday “needle nap” without any sensations felt. Some patients feel the needles working—warm sensations, slight pulling sensations, or even a feeling of energy “moving” through the body.
What the needles are doing
Releases natural pain killers
Modulates how the brain perceives and regulates pain signals
Regulates autonomic (stress & relaxation) response
Influences immune system signaling and regulation
Reduces inflammation
Supports local tissue healing responses