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How Acupuncture Works

Why Choose Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is more than just needles — it’s a powerful form of medicine that taps into your body’s innate ability to heal, restore, and thrive. This ancient practice, over 3,000 years old, is now backed by modern science and used around the world to treat everything from pain and anxiety to hormone imbalance, digestive issues, and autoimmune conditions.

 

Acupuncture often succeeds where conventional medicine falls short. If you’re dealing with complex symptoms your doctor can’t explain or haven’t responded to medications, acupuncture offers a holistic, side-effect-free approach that considers your whole body — not just isolated symptoms.

 

Here’s how it works:

  • Signals to the brain. When a tiny, hair-thin needle is placed into the skin near a major nerve, your body responds as if it’s been injured (even though it hasn’t). That signal triggers the release of natural healing compounds: endorphins, neurotransmitters, and immune cells.

  • Increased circulation. Acupuncture stimulates nitric oxide and vasodilation, increasing blood flow and bringing oxygen-rich, nutrient-dense blood to areas of pain or dysfunction while flushing out waste and inflammation.

  • Muscle and nerve relief. It accesses and releases trigger points in tight muscles, eases nerve pain, and helps reset the nervous system.

  • Stress reduction. By activating the parasympathetic nervous system (your "rest and digest" state), acupuncture lowers cortisol and helps regulate mood, sleep, digestion, and immune function. You may even hear your belly gurgle — a sign your body is shifting out of fight-or-flight.

  • Endorphins and feel-good hormones. These natural chemicals are up to 300 times stronger than opioids — without any of the side effects. They reduce pain, boost mood, and leave you feeling deeply relaxed.

  • Immune regulation. Acupuncture supports both immune strengthening (great for colds, allergies, and general resilience) and immune balancing (for autoimmune conditions and systemic inflammation).

  • Inflammation reduction. Acupuncture addresses the root of inflammation — the driving force behind most chronic diseases. Less inflammation means more energy, faster healing, and a healthier, longer life.

 

We don’t know everything about how acupuncture works — and that’s part of the beauty. Like the body itself, some effects are beyond what science can yet explain. But the results speak for themselves.

 

Why Choose Acupuncture at Mulberry?

At Mulberry Acupuncture & Wellness, your care is personal and deeply intentional. We take time to understand your full health story — physical, emotional, and energetic. You’ll work one-on-one with a nationally certified acupuncturist who listens deeply and treats with clarity and compassion.

Each session is fully customized to your needs and may include acupuncture, herbs, cupping, nutritional counseling, and nervous system support. We follow the highest standards of safety and care, including Clean Needle Certification and rigorous adherence to NCCAOM and DORA guidelines.

Whether you’re here for a specific condition or simply want to feel better in your body, we’re honored to be part of your healing process.

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New to Acupuncture?
Learn what to expect at your first visit and how we’ll guide you through each step with comfort and clarity.
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