Acupuncture for Anxiety in Beverly Hills
Expert Acupuncture Therapy for Anxiety Management
How Acupuncture Helps Anxiety
Anxiety is characterized by persistent feelings of worry, fear, or unease. It may be caused by genetic factors, chronic stress, trauma, hormonal imbalances, or other emotional, lifestyle, or physical health conditions.
Effective treatment for anxiety is critical because its effects are significant. Anxiety impacts many aspects of daily life, like sleep, concentration, energy levels, and emotional balance. Restlessness, racing thoughts, tension, or irritability are all signs you could be suffering from anxiety.
Acupuncture is a complementary therapy for anxiety that supports nervous system regulation and promotes emotional balance. Research has shown acupuncture to be effective at relieving anxiety symptoms with fewer side effects than pharmacological treatments.
What to Expect in Your First Acupuncture Visit
At your appointment for anxiety in Beverly Hills:
You will be asked to fill out a health questionnaire and medical history, including any medications and supplements you are taking.
The practitioner will observe your tongue and pulse.
The skin will be cleansed, and extremely fine, sterile needles will be inserted into precise points in the body that the practitioner determines, based on your unique pattern of imbalance.
The needles will be left in for 15 to 45 minutes with gentle stimulation from the practitioner.
The needles will be removed.
Adjunct therapies like cupping, electric stimulation, gua sha, and light body work may be provided.
Sensory immersive therapy may be recommended if the practitioner feels you may need more emphasis on your thought patterns as an adjunct to acupuncture.
How Many Treatments Are Needed?
8-10 acupuncture treatments are recommended for anxiety. Chronic symptoms may require a longer course of treatment.
What the Research Says About Acupuncture for Anxiety
Anxiety disorders affect 264 million people worldwide: 4.6 percent of women and 2.6 percent of men.
In one study, 6 acupuncture sessions reduced anxiety by over 41 percent.
Science-Backed Benefits Explained
Acupuncture therapy successfully improved anxiety in patients with Parkinson’s disease. This reduction was significant at a follow-up two months after treatment.
A 2022 study concluded that acupuncture is effective for anxiety as a standalone treatment or alongside pharmacological therapy.
Traditional acupuncture helps with multiple symptoms of anxiety without any risk of developing dependence.
Sources:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11333307/
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2796568
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388122000093
https://acupuncture.org.uk/fact-sheets/anxiety-and-acupuncture-factsheet/
Happy Client Testimonials
Very grateful to have stumbled across this clinic. Was at a low point with overwhelming anxiety, and from the first phone call with Hana I could tell that there was a deep level of care. I've met with Hana, Gilda and Liz - each person makes you feel incredibly listened to and like you're in a safe space committed to customizing your healing. The anxiety care with Hana is so unique and effective - I've never experienced anything like it. It's not only uncovered mental blocks, but helped to release stored emotions trapped in the body, which is such a relief. After 4 weeks of treatment, I'm feeling miles better than I where I started.
After trying 'traditional' therapies for a couple years with no significant improvements, I came to The Clinic For Pain and Anxiety looking for help with my persistent anxiety. After just one session with Hana, I knew this was different and I could already feel a breakthrough in my understanding of myself and the way anxiety manifests. She is incredibly intuitive, kind and empathetic. I was a bit apprehensive and nervous about trying her unique approach along with acupuncture, but her calming demeanor and sense of caring helped me to trust the process. I always leave our sessions feeling an incredible sense of clarity and like I processed something new. Truly like a weight has been lifted. Hana really has a gift! Liz is also amazing - she has been so kind and informative in her acupuncture treatments with me, always explaining as she goes. Being new to acupuncture and unsure of what to expect, I felt at ease with her from the very first session. She has a wonderful calming energy and overall just seems like a genuinely good person. Her treatments have helped me both physically and mentally. I'm so glad I found this place!
Hana and Liz are great. I came to the clinic looking for a holistic way to deal with my anxiety. My sessions with Hana were therapeutic, but also engaging. I like the focus on physical and emotional symptoms instead of just talking about current problems. Highly recommend!
Address: 441 S Beverly Drive, Suite 1
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Business hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday closed
Phone number: 888-404-4837
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and toilet