Many people don’t come in with established diagnoses at all.

More often, people come in feeling overwhelmed, run down or just not functioning at a level they’re happy with.

In a sense, we're just looking to tune ourselves up.

That’s not only a common use of acupuncture—it’s one of the most useful ways to use it, in our opinion.

However, plenty of people are looking to deal with a health issue that has been given a name. Here are the most common diagnoses:

 - Arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, better management of Chronic Pain

 - Insomnia; trouble falling or staying asleep, frequent urination or not feeling rested in the morning.

 - High Stress, Anxiety 

 - Tension, overwhelm, difficulty settling. Foul moods.

 - Headaches and Migraines

 - Neck Pain, Low Back Pain and Sciatica

 - Infertility

There’s also a growing body of research on acupuncture—especially around chronic pain, sleep, and stress-related conditions.

The strongest evidence is in chronic pain, where studies show acupuncture can make a meaningful difference.

For other conditions, the results are more mixed—but overall point toward it being a useful and low-risk option.

Our work is grounded both in that research and, most importantly, what we see every day in the clinic working with several thousand people each year.

Other Diagnoses We See Regularly

 - diabetes and diabetic neuropathy
 - chemotherapy-induced neuropathy
 - urinary urgency/frequency
 - spinal stenosis

We’ve seen consistent improvement in these cases over time.

Our “No-Brainer” List

There are plenty of situations where we wouldn’t hesitate to use acupuncture ourselves:

palpitations, TMD/TMJ, early cold or flu, respiratory allergies, asthma, Raynaud’s, sobriety support
IBS, constipation, colitis, bloating, reflux, hemorrhoids, poor appetite
PMS, painful menses, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea
shingles, arthritis, tendonitis, and pre- or post-surgical recovery.

A Simple Way to Think About It

Acupuncture doesn't have to be a tool that is useful for one symptoms or diagnosis at a time.

People often come in for one thing—and notice changes in others. Most commonly:

 - sleep improvement
 - bowels move more easily
 - mood lightens
 - tension decreases
 - overall functioning shifts in a positive way

That can be a normal part of the process.

If this sounds like something you'd like to try, start here.