Acupuncture For Anxiety, Panic Attacks & Mental Health Support Near Middlesbrough, Stockton & Darlington

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How Does Acupuncture Support Mental Health

Acupuncture is a proven natural, holistic, and effective solution to treat stress, depression, and anxiety and bring your body back to a state of calm.

We’re all facing busy schedules and stressful environments, putting high demands on our bodies and minds. At Northallerton & Yarm Acupuncture Clinic, I utilise acupuncture to get to the root of your anxiety and mental health issues to balance the body and mind and build your body’s resistance to stress.

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What To Expect During Your Acupuncture Anxiety Session At Northallerton & Yarm Acupuncture Clinic

In your 60-minute consultation, we will start with a 20-25 minute discussion of your health concerns, common symptoms, and overall goals to create a personalised plan to help you begin your path to mind-body wellness.

Each acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of ultra-thin, flexible, and gentle needles into the skin at specific acupuncture points along the body’s meridians, stimulating the central nervous system. In turn, this releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical changes work to regulate and maintain the flow of Qi (energy) within the body, clear blockages and stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal and promote overall well-being.

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Common Anxiety & Mental Health Symptoms Treated With Acupuncture Near Middlesbrough, Stockton & Darlington

As someone who experienced anxiety and panic attacks in my late teens, I understand firsthand how overwhelming these feelings can be. My journey led me to discover the incredible benefits of acupuncture, which ultimately inspired me to pursue it as a career.

Anxiety can show itself through a variety of mental and physical symptoms. 

Stress: Fatigue, headaches, digestive problems, trouble sleeping, difficulty breathing, forgetfulness, brain fog

Anxiety: Ruminating thoughts, panic attacks, worry, difficulty concentrating, headaches, heart palpitations, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, memory problems, irritability, tense or sore muscles 

Depression: Low mood, loss of interest, feelings of loneliness, lack of energy, restlessness, sleep troubles, low sex drive

Acupuncture for Anxiety - the Research

Everything I do is backed by extensive research. I combine the ancient practice of acupuncture with modern science for a comprehensive approach.

Many studies have been done on acupuncture and anxiety, showing that acupuncture can: