Nervous System Acupuncture in Ottawa

I offer acupuncture in Ottawa to help support all kinds of nervous system concerns. This ranges from mental health support for mood disorders, trauma, and addictions, to disorders that affect physical health such as dysautonomia, MCAS, EDS/Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and POTS.

Acupuncture for mood disorders

Treatments for mood disorders work on a few different levels. They help activate the parasympathetic nervous system for an improved relaxation response. They also address the things that physically contribute to mood disorders, including inflammation, blood sugar balance, and neurotransmitter imbalances. Anxiety tends to respond particularly quickly to acupuncture treatments.

Trauma support with acupuncture

Acupuncture is a helpful way to begin to address trauma (both PTSD and C-PTSD), or a great complement to talk therapies. If this is your first foray into addressing trauma, it helps soften the edge around traumatic events, which makes them easier to then talk about with a therapist. It’s also a great tool for mindfulness, building emotional tolerance, and assisting in body regulation when triggers affect your physical health.

Addictions treatments

Treating addictions with acupuncture is a good addition to other mental health appointments with a psychotherapist. Treatments focus on reducing cravings, regulating the nervous system to reduce dependency on coping with substance use, and helping to reduce overall imbalances that would contribute to addictions. Addictions treatment is available as personalized individual treatments, or by doing the ear NADA protocol.

Dysautonomia and acupuncture for nervous system disorders

Due to the nervous system involvement in dysautonomia syndromes such as Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and histamine issues, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndome (POTS), seeing physical relief of symptoms requires a strong focus on regulating the nervous system. Acupuncture helps ensure that the nervous system can reestablish communication with other areas of the body in order to reduce symptoms.

Looking for nervous system support? Book your acupuncture appointment to support your nervous system today!