Acupuncture in Houston & Traditional Chinese Medicine

What is Acupuncture?

Image of patient being treated with acupuncture forks on their feet.Welcome! Whether you’re an experienced acupuncture client or just googled “Traditional Chinese Medicine near me” on a whim, we look forward to serving you.

Acupuncture fosters emotional and physical healing by balancing the whole body, regulating energies, and restoring the immune system. Its history dates back over 2000 years as part of the holistic system of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

With environmental factors and consistent stress, our bodies become unbalanced and our immune function is often compromised. We may also experience a lowered immune system or chronic pain. By tapping into the body’s meridians using tiny needles thinner than a hair, acupuncture can improve circulation, regenerate damaged nerves, and even heal scar tissue.

Many studies show that acupuncture is an effective healthcare tool in reducing painful side effects of cancer treatment, improving fertility, helping with chronic digestive issues, normalizing a painful or irregular menstrual cycle, autoimmune diseases, anti-aging, and much more. (National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health)

We create customized treatment plans using a range of traditional Chinese medicinal therapies, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, supplements, cupping, food therapy, tui na, qi gong and lifestyle advice. In our acupuncture and herb clinic we will focus our energies on healing your whole person.

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Healing Houston Acupuncture Clinic

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We provide a safe, inviting place for our community to receive acupuncture, acutonics, cupping, and more from caring, licensed professionals.

If you are searching for a clinic that provides acupuncture for wellness in Houston, we would love to have you! We offer a home away from home experience that will leave you feeling healthy, revitalized, and empowered on your healing journey.

Image of patient beginning their holistic medicine visit with an eye pillow over their eyes.At the Center, your treatment will be individualized to both your constitution and presenting symptoms. In addition to administering treatment, our high-quality practitioners will play the role of listener, counselor, and lifestyle coach.

Whether you are coming to us dealing with specific issues like infertility, headaches, asthma, or for any other reason at all, you may get additional acupuncture points, herbal prescriptions, nutritional supplements, and lifestyle advice beyond the initial complaint that brought them to the appointment. Our goal is to treat your whole person!

How Acupuncture Works

Our application of acupuncture needles is done in the most gentle and relaxing of ways. Incredibly fine needles (smaller than a hair) are inserted into acupoints along meridian lines, which are like superhighways of energy across your body that communicate with vital organs in your core. In cases of pain, we might also use “ah shi” points, as in “ah yes, that’s where I feel it.” These points are not located in a fixed place on the body as the other 361 points are, but are found by palpitation on and around the center of pain.

Acupuncture Explained by Western Medicine

Though there are few Western explanations of acupuncture, there is an abundance of research scientifically demonstrating its effectiveness. Acupuncture increases naturally occurring endorphins and interrupts pain signals sent to the brain. Acupuncture is gentle but strongly effective in calming the nervous system, balancing hormones, detoxing, interrupting pain signals, improving mood, and so much more.

Acupuncture Explained by Eastern Medicine

From an Eastern perspective, we are calling the body’s own healing mechanisms to action. Your body was built to heal. Sustained feelings of stress, poor nutrition, exposure to harsh chemicals, side effects of pharmaceutical medication, traumas, and other life factors interrupt the body’s natural healing and rebalancing process. Acupuncture helps your body remember its healing wisdom and nudges it into action.

Ear acupuncture (auriculotherapy) and ear seeds are a clinically-proven method for treating a number of conditions including PTSD, stress-related disorders, insomnia, weight loss, and various addictions, especially smoking. Check out our feature in the Houston Chronicle detailing the experience of trying our ear seeds!

The ear has a complete map of the body and mimics many acupoints – research shows auricular acupuncture performed on the ears is powerful enough to be applied as a stand-alone treatment.

Weight gain occurs from the liver, spleen, kidney, thyroid gland, and endocrine system. Auricular Acupuncture for weight loss can stimulate the body’s energy flow (chi) and impact the part of the brain that feels hunger, which increases metabolism, reduces appetite, and lowers stress levels.

Several recurring treatments for weight loss are required for maximum effectiveness, combined with lifestyle coaching by your TCM practitioner, traditional nutrition, and a healthy lifestyle.

Ears seeds stimulate important pressure points by affixing a small round seed to the surface of the ears with adhesive tape. While the drastic results of full-body acupuncture can sometimes take longer to notice, the relaxation response from auricular acupuncture generally occurs within minutes!

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Cupping has become increasingly popular, though it has existed for millenia. Cupping is a process which uses negative pressure to lift the connective and muscle tissue, as opposed to pressing down on it in massage type therapies. During this procedure, blood, oxygen, and, therefore, energy, are able to travel freely through this tissue where before it may have been blocked or stagnated by adhesions, scar tissue, and/or energy blockages.

Cupping is an ancient Chinese therapy used to heal individuals from body infirmities via the removal of blockages and to re-balance a person’s life force, or Qi. Blockages in the body can occur due to a person’s ingestion of unhealthy foods, a lack of exercise, stress or illness. Some illnesses that cupping is able to treat include abdominal pain, anxiety, cervical spondylosis, depression, dizziness, gastrointestinal problems and headaches.

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Are you currently going through IVF or IUI treatment and need support to ensure you get the most out of it? Do you want to approach fertility as naturally as possible? Are you looking to avoid pregnancy or learn more about natural birth control? Fertility acupuncture has helped countless women achieve their conception goals. Whether you’re experiencing fertility challenges or women’s health issues in general, we look forward to helping with your fertility goals.

How does Fertility Acupuncture work?

Fertility challenges are linked to the endocrine and reproductive systems, which produce the hormones that control menstruation, ovulation, and menopause. These systems are very delicately balanced and can easily be thrown out of equilibrium by stress, the aging process, or any number of life factors. Fertility acupuncture regulates hormonal imbalances and enhances conception capabilities by optimizing the functioning of the reproductive system, endocrine system, nervous system, and immune system. Our patients report a better sense of well-being, greater energy, and less depression and anxiety after receiving our acupuncture treatments while trying to conceive.

The Benefits of Fertility Acupuncture

  • Balances the immune system and supports general health⠀
  • Optimizes biological conditions for improving egg quality, follicle count, and implantation⠀
  • Reduces side effects of IVF medications and Assisted Reproductive Technology procedures
  • Improves blood circulation to thicken the uterine lining, which is vital for implantation⠀
  • Decreases uterine contractions to encourages implantation and prevent miscarriage
  • Reduces stress levels while trying to get pregnant⠀

More than just Fertility Acupuncture

We treat women with stress-related infertility, elevated FSH, endometriosis, habitual miscarriage, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), cycle irregularity, anxiety/depression, and the side effects of hormone treatments.

Do you treat men for Infertility?

Yes. We regularly treat men who have been diagnosed with low sperm count, sperm morphology issues, and who are experiencing the stress of trying to conceive. Conceiving takes two – optimizing the health of both participants raises chances of successful pregnancy.

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Early physicians of Traditional Chinese Medicine established a robust practice utilizing Mother Nature’s healing plant life. They discovered numerous formulations of plants and herbs to gently and effectively assist the body in its gentle return to a state of balance.

Modern pharmaceutical medicine often comes with a hefty dose of serious side effects. Herbal medicine is much safer to use and less detrimental to your health in the long term. With the rising cost of prescription drugs, herbal medicine can be an affordable option to return to your natural state of health and avoid unwanted side-effects.

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Moxibustion or “moxa” is a topical Chinese herbal treatment used to strengthen the body’s digestive and immune systems, and to help with stubborn pain.

Moxibustion Used for Cold Syndrome

Practitioners of Moxibustion use this technique to warm regions and ‘meridian points’ by increasing circulation in these areas, inducing a smoother flow of blood and qi. Practitioners believe it to be vital in dealing with ‘cold’ or ‘yang deficient’ ailments, as well as for chronic conditions, deficiencies, and gerontology.

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Collagen Induction Therapy

NEW SERVICE OFFERING! 

Allow your inner energy and radiance to shine through! We are now providing microdermabrasion and microneedling services as part of our cosmetic acupuncture offerings. This full-service facial will include collagen induction treatment on the face & neck. Your clinician will help you decide which treatment is best for you based on your skincare needs. Each treatment includes aromatherapy, facial massage, breathwork, and skincare and face mask application.

Optional mini-facials and LED anti-aging light add-ons are available.

What is Acutonics?

Acutonics is the use of a tuning fork upon an acupuncture point.

Who is Acutonics for?

We typically use acutonics for people experiencing great stress, as it is an excellent method of sound healing that helps shift the body from sympathetic (fight, flight, freeze) to parasympathetic (rest & digest) nervous system. The calming vibrations that emanate from the tuning fork can help the body “shake off” or “break through” stuck energy.

This method is also helpful to use on certain particularly sensitive acupuncture points that we prefer to not needle so we can stimulate the point painlessly.

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Cosmetic acupuncture offers an overall rejuvenation that is not confined to your face. Similar to dermaplaning and microdermabrasion, cosmetic acupuncture creates microtraumas in the skin to stimulate the production of more collagen and elastin in the face and neck. It increases facial blood circulation to plump the skin, diminish fine lines and wrinkles, achieve a more even skin tone, and promote collagen production for increased muscle tone and elasticity.

Face & Neck Lift Cosmetic Acupuncture

A study on cosmetic acupuncture shows that 90% of clients have marked improvement in their faces and experience an overall rejuvenation that is not confined to the face. Cosmetic Acupuncture procedures are “Anti-Aging Treatments” because they affect overall health in a positive way, truly turning back the clock on one’s chronological age.

Clients look and feel younger because their energetic systems are working better – outward beauty and youthful appearance are the result of inner fitness.

Low Risk, High Reward

Anti-aging Cosmetic Acupuncture is less expensive, healthier, and safer than the modern treatments. Temporary bruising is the only risk, none of the side effects of facelift surgery and injections. Clients’ faces will never look stretched, burned, puffy, or banded.

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ElectroAcupuncture, or E-Stim Acupuncture, is the use of gentle, safe electrical stimulation on needles inserted in an established acupoint, or sensitive trigger points on the body. The current is between 40 to 80 volts, producing only enough stimulation for the client to feel a slight pulsating sensation.

The session begins with the traditional placement of acupuncture needles, then a small electrode is attached to two needles, completing an electrical circuit and allowing stimulation to run through the affected area. The electrodes provide a gentle vibration or pulsing that activates the emergy running through these acupoints.

ElectroAcupuncture has been proven to promote blood flow, alleviate chronic pain, and warm the muscles. Our E-stim treatments are performed in a safe, relaxing, distraction-free environment by a trained practitioner.

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Food Therapy is eastern medicine’s version of nutrition. However, in addition to today’s knowledge of things like calories from proteins, carbohydrates, fats, etc., food therapy considers the property of foods, such as cooling, warming, damp, drying, etc.

For example, in the winter we would do well to consume foods with warming properties (think soups and roasted root vegetables) vs. foods with cold properties (raw salads and ice cream). Or, for that matter, if you are someone who is “always cold”, consider eating warming foods most of the time – even if it’s not cold outside – to warm your body’s internal temperatures.

Food Therapy Recommendations Specifically for You

Similarly to how acupuncture points or herbal remedies are selected based on your body’s constitution and presenting symptoms, food therapy recommendations will be based upon these considerations as well.

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We will discuss ideas to help you reach your health goals as quickly and smoothly as possible. We often discuss movement routines, suggestions to help sleep, or improving mood. We also refer clients to therapists or wellness coaches we have as part of our team here at The Center for HAS.

Tui Na (“Twee Naw”) Massage, meaning “push and lift or grasp”, is a type of therapeutic massage used in Traditional Chinese Medicine that is somewhat different from traditional massage. This hands on body treatment is meant to bring the eight principles of Chinese medicine into balance. Many Chinese hospitals employ Tui Na as a standard everyday treatment practice.

How Does Tui Na Work?

Tui Na uses a wide variety of strokes, accessing pressure points, kneading, friction and rolling of the muscles. This brings relief to chronic or acute muscle pain and restores balance in the body’s energy quadrants, which leads to a greater sense of purpose, fulfillment, and peace in life.

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Health coaching can take the stress out of trying to conceive. By combining health coaching with acupuncture, we can help you create the optimal conditions in your body for welcoming new life. Clients who sign up for both acupuncture and health coaching can purchase a bundle to receive substantial discounts on their services with us through our 12 week fertility bundle program.

Not ready to take the plunge on heatlh coaching? We are now offering a virtual fertility nutrition guide for your convenience. Click here to purchase our fertility nutrition guide and instructional video for only $47.

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Planning Group Acupuncture &
Wellness Services

Wellness is more fun with friends! Whether you’d like to treat your best girlfriends to a relaxing day at our clinic or bring the treatments to your office, we’d love to see you. When you schedule group treatments with our Houston acupuncturists, you will be treated like a VIP.

  • Group style acupuncture
  • Auricular (ear) acupuncture or seeds
  • Relaxing cosmetic treatments
  • Food therapy-based food & beverages
  • Goodie bags
  • Flowers, service, valet, etc. all able to be arranged as well if needed
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    How does it work?
  • Treatments are administered at desks, cubicles, or conference rooms
  • No need for a change of clothes
  • No lengthy intake process and compatible with all ages, stages & cultures
  • How ACU2YOU Benefits Your Team:
  • Increase Productivity
  • Minimize number of sick days taken
  • Heighten focus
  • Increase sense of calm in the workplace
  • ACU2YOU - Social
  • Healthy / Conscious Women’s Lunch or Evening Out
  • Aging Gracefully Cosmetic Gathering with cosmetic treatments included
  • Fun workshop with topic-related goodie bags on concepts such as: "Living In Sync With The Seasons", "Food Therapy", "Becoming An Embodied Being”, “Sacred Motherhood”, “Moving Through Menopause”, “Embracing Elderhood” and more!
  • Call or text us at 713-526-4444 or email info@thecenterforhas.com to discuss a workshop or event
  • MENS SERVICES
  • Don’t feel left out—come get pampered too!
  • Make it a romantic date or give guy’s night a new spin
  • Everyone deserves the mental and physical benefits of acupuncture!
  • Relieve your chronic pain, stress, and digestive issues
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