Why Acupuncture
At Adrift Acupuncture, I offer a gentle, time-tested approach to healing that supports you in finding balance and connection—especially during times of transition. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture works by restoring the natural flow of energy (or Qi) in the body. When Qi moves freely, we experience ease—physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Whether you're navigating stress, pain, hormonal shifts, or simply feeling ungrounded, acupuncture provides space for the body to recalibrate and heal. It's not just about relieving symptoms; it's about creating alignment from within.
For thousands of years, acupuncture has helped people find their center. It’s both ancient and deeply relevant for modern life.
By placing fine needles at specific points on the body, acupuncture supports the body’s innate ability to heal. It encourages circulation, regulates the nervous system, reduces inflammation, and promotes deep relaxation.
Whether you're navigating stress, chronic conditions, hormonal shifts, or simply seeking more balance in your life, acupuncture offers a gentle yet powerful path toward whole-body wellness
Difference Between Acupuncture and Dry Needling?
Though both acupuncture and dry needling use fine needles, they are very different in purpose and philosophy.
Acupuncture is a complete system of medicine rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It has been practiced for thousands of years and is based on the theory of Qi (vital energy) and meridians. Acupuncturists receive extensive training in diagnosis, needling techniques, herbal medicine, and holistic care, often over several years and thousands of clinical hours. Treatment aims to restore balance in the body—physically, emotionally, and energetically.
Acupuncture, by contrast, is a complete system of medicine. It takes into account not just where you hurt, but why—looking at patterns in digestion, sleep, mood, cycles, and lifestyle. It involves thousands of hours of training in physiology, diagnosis, and holistic care. Needles are placed with intention along the body’s meridian system to bring the whole system back into harmony.
Dry needling, on the other hand, is a modern technique primarily used by physical therapists or chiropractors. It focuses solely on releasing myofascial trigger points (tight bands in muscles) to relieve pain and tension. Practitioners typically undergo much shorter training programs, and the approach is biomechanical rather than holistic.
Dry needling is a technique often used by physical therapists to release tight muscle knots (trigger points). It’s usually applied to a specific muscle group to ease local pain or tension. The training is typically brief and focused on anatomy and muscle response.
In short:
Acupuncture = whole-body, root-cause, traditional medicine.
Dry needling = localized, symptom-focused, muscle-release technique.
Both can be effective—but acupuncture offers a broader, deeper approach to long-term wellness.
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Gut Health/digestion
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Allergies/ Autoimmune
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