Acupuncture
An Integrative Perspective
I offer acupuncture and Chinese medicine as thoughtful, individualized care—designed to support emotional balance, relieve pain, and rebuild capacity over time.
My clinical work is informed by ongoing study in health, psychology, physiology, nutrition, trauma, and behavior change. I’m interested in how stress, emotions, habits, and environment shape the body—and how small, thoughtful interventions can create meaningful shifts.
This work is collaborative, responsive, and grounded in respect for the whole person.
What I Help With
People rarely come in with just one isolated symptom. Stress, pain, hormones, sleep, mood, and energy are deeply interconnected. Rather than treating diagnoses in isolation, I work with patterns—how stress is showing up in your body, where tension is being held, and how your system is adapting over time.
Stress & Nervous System Support
Stress is both mental and physiological. When the nervous system remains in a prolonged state of activation, it can affect sleep, digestion, mood, hormones, and pain.
Stress may show up as:
— anxiety, overwhelm, or emotional reactivity
— feeling wired but exhausted
— difficulty sleeping or relaxing
— jaw clenching, headaches, neck and shoulder tension
— digestive upset (reflux, gas, bloating, constipation, IBS)
— hormonal irregularity
Many of the women I work with:
— are highly sensitive or deeply empathetic
— are used to holding everything together
— carry emotional stress in the body
— feel disconnected, shut down, or stretched thin
When your system is depleted, it often reaches for stimulation—caffeine, sugar, scrolling, busyness—anything that mimics aliveness. Treatment helps calm the nervous system, support emotional steadiness, improve sleep, and increase your capacity to meet daily life with more ease.
“Teresa’s holistic understanding of the body helped me regulate my nervous system and self through a really challenging time in my life…”
“Teresa’s acupuncture treatments were life-changing—elevating my mood, helping me sleep, and eliminating panic.”
Women’s Health & Hormonal Transitions
I support women navigating hormonal transitions and reproductive health, including:
— painful or irregular periods
— PMS or mood changes around the cycle
— fertility and reproductive support
— pregnancy (all trimesters)
— postpartum recovery and depletion
— perimenopause and menopause
Care emphasizes regulation, nourishment, and supporting the body’s natural rhythms.
“I worked with Teresa through my pregnancy and could not speak more highly of my experience…”
“She’s so in tune with what my body needs… kind and compassionate.”
Pain & Musculoskeletal Care
Pain is rarely just structural. It is influenced by tension, stress physiology, and nervous system sensitivity.
Common concerns include:
— headaches and migraines
— jaw pain / TMJD
— neck and shoulder tension
— low back pain and sciatica
— hip pain
— pelvic floor tension
— chronic pain patterns
Treatment addresses both local tissue restriction and the underlying patterns that keep pain cycling.
“Within just a few treatments she made an incredible impact…”
“I’m 95% improved and have my life back.”
Other Concerns
If you don’t see your concern listed here, you’re always welcome to reach out or schedule a visit. Care is individualized, and many conditions fall outside simple categories.
Modalities
I use a range of techniques rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and informed by modern research. Not every session includes every modality—care is always individualized.
— acupuncture
— trigger point therapy / dry needling
— electro-acupuncture
— cupping
— tuning forks
— herbal medicine and evidence-based supplements
Rates
Initial Visit (75 min): $180
Follow-Up Visit (60 min): $120
5-Session Package: $500 (save $100)
Designed for consistent care and cumulative progress. Valid for one year.
Treatment Frequency
Acupuncture works best as a series, with each session building on the last.
While some relief may be felt after each visit, more sustained change develops with consistency. Many patients begin to notice meaningful improvement within 6–10 sessions, depending on the condition and individual response.
If you’re not experiencing the progress you hoped for, I’ll be honest with you and help guide next steps or referrals.
Insurance
Acupuncture is offered as a cash-pay service. If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill for potential reimbursement. I recommend contacting your insurance provider to understand your coverage.
Policies
— Please arrive on time to allow for a full session.
— 24 hours’ notice is required for cancellations or rescheduling.
— Late cancellations are charged the full visit fee.
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Booking
If you feel drawn to this work, you’re welcome to schedule an initial visit.