Acupuncture for Anxiety & Depression

Psycho-Emotional Acupuncture

Feeling stuck and unable to move forward? Gain emotional freedom from chronic anxiety and depression.

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At Midwest Acupuncture Group we aim to balance the five spirits, peel away old emotional patterns and uncover the abundant joy of the heart.

Many of our patients feel stuck in the past and unable to move forward or destined to repeat the same mistakes in their relationships or careers. Psycho-emotional acupuncture assists our patients in opening up their minds to find a more productive, clearer and satisfying path.

Through individualized treatment plans, we can help you to shed the burden of chronic anxiety, depression, PMS, stress and the myriad of illnesses they bring about at our welcoming clinic in Chicago. Acupuncture combined with the benefits of tailored Chinese herbal remedies has enabled the vast majority of our patients to achieve the emotional freedom that comes with a healthy and strong mind-body connection.

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A SAFE AND NATURAL TREATMENT FOR ANXIETY & DEPRESSION

Our mind instructs our body to operate in a way that will protect us, even when it’s no longer warranted. There is anger, remorse, sadness, grief, or guilt that no longer serves a purpose. When we are stuck, we cannot move forward, nor can have new experiences without hurt or anxiety returning. Psycho-Emotional Acupuncture is a safe method to settle the Shen (spirit, mind) at its own pace. Forcing the emotions is ineffective and counterproductive. Psycho-Emotional Acupuncture treats the emotions like layers of an onion, gently peeling away each one to allow negative emotion to clear and enabling more positive and productive emotion to emerge. It is then that clearer thought, and joy can surface, allowing you to move forward with your life.

A heart that bears a heavy burden or is filled with disappointment and regret will cloud its inherent joy. This leads to anxiety and an inability to concentrate.

How does Traditional Chinese Medicine address stress?

First, acupuncture resets body functions. It restores digestion, sleep, and boosts the immune system. Acupuncture improves memory and cognitive function. Acupuncture releases your body’s own endorphins which are the body’s natural painkillers. It relaxes you, reduces normal stressors to mere background noise, and allows you to focus on tasks with a clearer mind. Psycho-Emotional Acupuncture is a safe method to settle the Shen (spirit, mind). If your computer is not working, you reboot it. If your body is not working, acupuncture is a system reboot for the body.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM PSYCHO-EMOTIONAL ACUPUNCTURE?

Acupuncture for anxiety and depression can be used as a complementary treatment alongside psychotherapy or as a stand-alone treatment. About a third of our patients are under the care of a psychotherapist; however, many of our patients choose to use acupuncture as a way of taking control of their own anxiety and/or depression, and use it as a tool to manage stressors that may otherwise trigger a downward spiral in mental health.