ACUPUNCTURE FOR ANXIETY, STRESS, & DEPRESSION

Take on life with ease.

When chronic stress or mental health issues steal your zest for life, acupuncture helps you take it back.

CONQUER STRESS

CONNECT MIND & BODY

RECLAIM YOUR JOY

Have you lost your joy?

We live in a fast-paced world. Unfortunately, many of us sacrifice our mental health just to keep up.

  • Worry keeps you awake at night
  • Stress makes every day a struggle
  • You feel like you lost your spark

When life feels like too much to handle, we can help. 

Stress, anxiety, and depression are some of the most common issues we face today. Thankfully, acupuncture offers a natural solution. At Wellnest Denver Acupuncture, we help you stop the stress cycle naturally so you can feel the joy of life again.

How Does Acupuncture Improve Your Mental Health?

Studies show that acupuncture has powerful effects on our mental and emotional well-being.

Calms the Nervous System

Acupuncture calms the nervous system to bring the body into a relaxed, parasympathetic state.

Lowers Stress Hormones

Acupuncture naturally reduces and balances the amount of circulating cortisol, the “stress hormone.”

Increases Happiness

Acupuncture increases the production of serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenalin to improve your overall sense of calm and well-being.

Lowers Heart Rate & Blood Pressure

Acupuncture slows rapid heart rate and lowers blood pressure to ease symptoms of anxiety.

Rewires Stress Triggers

Acupuncture can help change the brain’s response to traumatic triggers to improve issues like PTSD and anxiety.

Reduces Inflammation

cupuncture reduces the inflammatory response of long term stress to improve your overall health as well as your mental health.

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3 Steps to Stress Less

  1. Schedule an appointment.

    At your first appointment, we explore your symptoms, health history, and lifestyle to understand the root causes of your stress. 

  2. Get a custom mental health plan.

    Your custom wellness plan is designed to ease your symptoms and bring you into balance – mind and body.

  3. Step into your resilient future.

    Equipped with acupuncture and lifestyle techniques, you naturally become more resilient and empowered, no matter what life throws your way.

Why Wellnest Denver Acupuncture?

“I left my appointment feeling a greater sense of calm…”

I am a teacher and have been incredibly stressed adjusting to teaching in a pandemic. I left my appointment feeling a greater sense of calm than I have felt in over a year! She also greatly relieved my neck pain from being hunched over a computer for hours on end. This was my first experience with acupuncture and I felt incredibly comfortable and well taken care of.
Molly

“I could feel the tension leaving my body…”

I had an amazing experience for my first time trying acupuncture! I could feel the tension leaving my body as well as where I hold my stress, in my face. I also got great recommendations and information about other areas where I hold stress: shoulders, digestive system, etc. Overall, I couldn’t be happier with my session!
Lina

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FAQ: Wellnest Denver Acupuncture for Stress, Anxiety, and Depression

Curious about how acupuncture can help you overcome stress and improve your mental health? Get answers to some of our most frequently asked questions:

What types of mental health concerns can acupuncture help with?

Chinese medicine takes a holistic approach to managing our mental and emotional health. With this approach, we can make significant progress for nearly any mental health concern as well as physical health issues impacted by mental health.

How many acupuncture treatments will I need to feel better?

Most people can feel their stress and tension melting, right on our treatment table! But, it takes time and consistency to fully overcome chronic stress, anxiety, depression, or other mood imbalances.

During your visit, we’ll discuss the factors that may contribute to your healing time and devise a plan to get you living a life you love as soon as possible. In most cases, we recommend a series of visits to jumpstart your emotional and physical healing, then continue with occasional maintenance visits to keep your mind and body in balance.

What should I expect at my first acupuncture visit?

At Wellnest Denver, we aim for all our treatments to be gentle, effective, and enjoyable. Whether it’s your first acupuncture visit or your fiftieth, we’ll walk you through every step of the way and make sure you are comfortable from start to finish!
During your first visit, we start by discussing your symptoms, health history, lifestyle, diet, and other medical details. Then, we’ll dive into your acupuncture treatment. You’ll get comfortable on our treatment bed and receive a tailored acupuncture session to target the root of your stress.

Afterward, you’ll leave feeling rested and with actionable steps you can take to keep improving your mental health between visits. Click here to schedule your first visit!

The thought of needles makes me even more anxious! What are my options?

If you’re nervous about needles, you can still enjoy a powerful acupuncture session. Our treatments are gentle and relaxing – most people are surprised at how little they feel the needles. We’ll explain each step of the treatment and ensure you feel comfortable all at times.

If you’re not ready to try acupuncture but still want to use Chinese medicine to improve your mental health, we have options! From ultra-gentle, non-needle treatments to herbal medicine, lifestyle recommendations, and more, we can help you find a healthy, happy emotional balance.

Can I get acupuncture if I’m on medications for anxiety and/or depression?

Acupuncture works in tandem with the medications prescribed by your doctor. In many instances, acupuncture can help your medications work better and reduce their side effects. With time and a strategic approach, we may be able to reduce or eliminate your anxiety or depression medications in collaboration with your doctor.

Are there any side effects of acupuncture for stress relief?

Acupuncture is 100% safe and natural. It’s normal to feel a slight pinch or tingle during your treatment, but those sensations subside after a few seconds and you will start to feel relaxed.

In addition to seeing noticeable improvements in your mental health, you will also notice better sleep, healthier digestion, more energy, and a general sense of wellbeing.

“She’s helped me so much with a combination of physical and emotional manifestations…”

Garryn is the best! I’ve been seeing her for 4 months now and she’s helped me so much with a combination of physical and emotional manifestations that I experience from a stressful job and a crazy schedule. Garryn is always thorough in her recommendations for my care while also providing me with options to personalize my treatment.
Joanna

“Acupuncture provided the mental, physical integration, and balance I needed…”

My mind, body and soul balanced at Wellnest. From pain relief to spiritual mental and physical consciousness you can find ground here. My journey through both and many other therapies progressed when acupuncture provided the mental, physical integration, and balance I needed.
Bradley

Ditch the stress. Take back your joy.