Finding Calm and Connection: How Acupuncture Can Help Ease Burnout and Anxiety
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us—especially those in caring professions—are learning how important it is to nurture our own well-being. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, teacher, therapist, or anyone who spends their days supporting others, taking time to restore balance isn’t a luxury—it’s essential.
One gentle, natural way to find calm and renewal is through auricular acupuncture, a specialized form of acupuncture that focuses on points on the outer ear. This simple yet powerful technique is gaining attention for its ability to ease stress, support emotional balance, and even enhance our ability to connect compassionately with others.
What to Expect During Your First Acupuncture Visit
If you're considering acupuncture for the first time, you're not alone in wondering: What is an acupuncture treatment actually like?
We love this question — because acupuncture is often not what people expect. It’s BETTER.
Many first-time patients are surprised to find that not only is the treatment comfortable, but it's also deeply relaxing. Most people end up taking a nap on the treatment table!
Acupuncture Offers lasting Pain relief for older adults with chronic low back pain
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the most common and disabling conditions affecting older adults. For millions of seniors, it’s not just an occasional ache—it’s a daily struggle that limits mobility, reduces independence, and lowers quality of life.
A new study demonstrates that acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment option for seniors. It shows that acupuncture offers more pain relief and more improvements in physical function than standard medical care which includes prescription medication and physical therapy. Additionally, the participants in this study who were treated with acupuncture showed fewer anxiety symptoms than the participants who only received standard care.
Acupuncture for Veterans in Portland, Oregon
Did you know that veterans in the Portland VA health care system are eligible for acupuncture? Dynamic Acupuncture is pleased to be a part of the TriWest Community Care Network of acupuncturists for the Portland VA. At Dynamic Acupuncture, we have been participating providers with the VA community care network, formerly called Veteran’s Choice, for several years, and we have worked with veterans for a wide variety of conditions.
Acupuncture for Anxiety
Did you know that May is National Mental Health Awareness Month? There is increasing public awareness around many mental health conditions and ways they can be helped. Acupuncture has a long history of being used to treat mental health conditions. Current research has demonstrated that anxiety, one very common mental health concern, can benefit from acupuncture.
Relieve Spring Allergies with Acupuncture
Springtime is arriving! While we welcome the days growing longer and the beautiful flowers blooming, many don’t welcome the seasonal allergies that also arrive with springtime. We are already starting to see people coming into the clinic with symptoms of seasonal allergies. Do you suffer from itchy watery eyes, sneezing, congestion, fatigue, or skin irritation when spring arrives?
Research Shows Acupuncture is Effective for Seasonal Allergies
Acupuncture is becoming more well known and a sought out modality for health care and researchers are paying attention! More and more research is coming out about the effectiveness of acupuncture for various health conditions. Here we’re excited to highlight research showing the effectiveness of acupuncture for allergy symptoms.
Video- Acupuncture for Low Back Pain
Low back pain in one of the most common complaints that we see at Dynamic Acupuncture. Modern research is now backing up the centuries of clinical experience to show that acupuncture is a safe and effective therapy for treating back pain