MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese tradition that is as much an art form as it is a health practice. Solara uses acupuncture in San Diego as a component of our mental health services. This practice stems from the belief that an unobstructed, continuous flow of energy (qi) through the body is what promotes physical and mental health.
When this qi is disrupted or unbalanced, mental and physical symptoms arise. Acupuncture, the painless placing of sterilized needles into specific parts of the body, is meant to promote physical healing, removing qi blockages and imbalances to alleviate pain and distress and promote healing.
Health Benefits
For people struggling with mental health disorders, acupuncture can be a profoundly effective holistic therapy. The rebalancing and reinvigorating effect of acupuncture can help clients find therapeutic relief without having to talk about any painful or distressing subjects, helping clients find physical healing and wholeness in a safe, secure way. This can be particularly effective for people struggling with trauma disorders, although research shows that acupuncture is an important component of a comprehensive treatment plan for a variety of mental health disorders.
Specific benefits of acupuncture include the following:
- Improved sleep quality
- Increased endorphin release
- Decreased physical tension and/or pain
- Better digestion
- Stronger blood sugar regulation
- Lessened levels of anxiety
- Greater sense of health, balance, and psychological and physical wellness
Acupuncture at Solara Mental Health
As part of our comprehensive, personalized treatment plans, our mental health treatment center offers acupuncture to each of our clients. Those who choose to utilize acupuncture work with our trained acupuncturists to create a specific treatment plan that addresses each client’s specific symptoms and needs. In turn, our acupuncturists will use that plan to identify and treat blockages, allowing energy to flow freely once more. We have found that our clients who use acupuncture develop increased balance and wellness that promotes lasting physical and psychological healing.
For more information about acupuncture, or about other treatments offered at Solara Mental Health, please contact us.