Acupuncture Oak Harbor, WA
A Return to Balance
Acupuncture is an evidence-based therapy that treats the root cause of your symptoms to enable your body to heal itself. The stressors of modern life combined with our unique health histories and inherent excesses and deficiencies can cause the energy flow in our bodies to become disrupted and out of balance. Pain and illness can result. Acupuncture can restore our body’s flow of energy to reduce pain, increase relaxation, and boost recovery.
What is Acupuncture? (The Basics)
Acupuncture is an integral component of Traditional Chinese Medicine that involves inserting hair-thin needles into specific anatomical points. The needles are sterile, single use, and made of surgical-grade steel. Research has shown that when needles are inserted into these points, nerves, muscles, and connective tissue are stimulated. This activates your body's natural painkillers and increases blood flow, triggering a healing response. Acupuncture is gentle, yet effective- most patients feel a brief variety of sensations upon insertion of the needles, on the way to a deep relaxation once the needles are in place and the body’s healing flow of energy begins.
Conditions We Treat
- Pain Management: Acute or chronic- any musculoskeletal or nerve pain such as back pain, neck pain, sciatica, joint stiffness, and fibromyalgia.
- Stress & Mental Health: Anxiety, depression, and adrenal fatigue.
- Women's Health & Fertility: PMS, menopause symptoms, hormonal imbalances, morning sickness.
- Digestive Wellness: IBS, bloating, and chronic indigestion.
- Sleep & Energy: Insomnia, chronic fatigue, and immune support.
Why Choose Bayshore?
- Holistic Approach: At Bayshore, acupuncture is seamlessly integrated with chiropractic care and massage therapy. Our practitioners are able to collaborate to create a care plan utilizing the strengths of each modality for optimal wellness.
- Personalized Care: Every patient receives a personalized treatment plan based on their individual health history and lifestyle. Our goal is to treat the root cause of disharmony, not just symptom management, for lasting health and results.
- Expert Practitioners: Our acupuncture practitioner received her training at Bastyr University after working as a licensed massage therapist. She has almost 2 decades of bodywork experience. She is a lifelong learner, and continues to add to her toolkit with skills that equip her to treat patients with a diversity of needs.
Your First Visit (What to Expect)
Consultation: A deep-dive review of your health history, lifestyle, and wellness goals.
Assessment: A traditional pulse and tongue diagnosis to assess your body’s internal balance.
Treatment: Gentle needle insertion, followed by 20-30 minutes of restful downtime (often with heat therapy).
Care Plan: A clear, actionable post-treatment plan including lifestyle recommendations and proposed treatment frequency.
Are the needles sterile and safe?
Yes, we use only single-use, sterile, FDA-approved needles.
How many sessions will I need?
Acupuncture has a cumulative effect; your practitioner will map out a personalized timeline.
Do you take insurance?
Contact our front desk to receive up to date information on the plans we work with.