Acupuncture For Stress and Anxiety

Restore Balance & Find Inner Calm

Feeling overwhelmed, short-tempered, or constantly tense? Acupuncture Can Help!

Stress and anxiety show up in all kinds of ways, from tight muscles and restless sleep to a racing mind and a short fuse. They affect how you sleep, how you eat, how you focus, and how you connect with others.

At Sage Mountain Acupuncture, we help calm the chaos so you can feel like yourself again.

What Does Stress Look Like?

It’s not just about feeling anxious.

The word "stress" is frequently used but it can have a broad range of meanings for people based on their own experiences and personalities.

  • Mood swings or irritability

  • Trouble sleeping or waking up exhausted

  • Muscle tension or frequent headaches

  • Feeling emotionally flat or easily overwhelmed

  • Restless energy or feeling wired but tired

  • A constant sense of being “wound up”

Acupuncture helps calm the internal pressure, without numbing you or layering on more side effects.

How Acupuncture Reduces Stress & Anxiety

Acupuncture activates your body’s built-in stress-relief systems by calming the nervous system and regulating hormones like cortisol. It creates space in your body and mind, so you can finally exhale.

How Acupuncture Reduces Stress & Anxiety- Sage Mountain Acupuncture

This gentle yet powerful therapy helps:

Calm Your Mind With Acupuncture-Sage Mountain Acupuncture

Calm the Mind

Acupuncture can decrease overactivity in the nervous system and promote deep relaxation.

Balance Stress Hormones

By regulating cortisol levels, acupuncture can naturally reduce feelings of overwhelm and promote emotional balance without side effects!

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Improve Sleep

Can't settle down at night?  Acupuncture can reduce nighttime restlessness and promote deeper, more restorative sleep.

Release Tension with Acupuncture-Sage Mountain Acupuncture

Release Tension

Stress often manifests as physical symptoms such as muscle tension and headaches, which acupuncture can naturally and effectively relieve.

Acupuncture Offers Natural & Effective Alternative to Medication

Stress and anxiety don’t just live in your mind. They can affect sleep, digestion, immunity, relationships, and your ability to focus. While medication can play a role in managing symptoms, it often comes with side effects or long-term dependency concerns.

Acupuncture Offers Natural & Effective Alternative to Medication-Sage Mountain Acupuncture

How I Use Acupuncture to Support You

At Sage Mountain Acupuncture, we never advise patients to stop prescribed medications. But if you're interested in supporting your mental and emotional health with natural tools, we’ll work alongside your care plan. Acupuncture is a safe and effective option that can ease stress and anxiety without adding side effects. We also use essential oils and gentle supplements to help regulate mood, restore energy, and promote lasting calm.

Common Symptoms Acupuncture Can Help With:

  • Chronic Stress, tension, or feelings of Overwhelm
  • Generalized anxiety and nervousness
  • Panic attacks and heart palpitations
  • Stress-related headaches and migraines
  • Difficulty relaxing or unwinding
  • Fatigue and burnout
  • Feeling emotionally “off” or disconnected
  • Irritability and mood swings

Ready to Feel More Like Yourself Again?

Let’s talk about what you’re experiencing and see if acupuncture might be a good fit for you.
Call 208-376-3113 to book a consultation and get started.

Isn't it time to start feeling better?

Isn't it time to start feeling better?

At Sage Mountain Acupuncture, we take a personalized approach to stress and anxiety relief. Our treatments are tailored to your unique needs, helping you regain clarity, calm, and emotional balance naturally.


Find peace in your body and mind. Contact us now to book an appointment!

Kristin Planinz, LA.c

Licensed Acupuncturist | Electroacupuncture Medicine