Acupuncture in Petaluma For General Health

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We care about your quality of life.

If you’ve been craving more time with your practitioners, you’re in the right place. You’ll leave your acupuncture sessions feeling seen and heard in a way that modern medicine doesn’t have time for. We really care about what is getting in the way of you feeling good in your body. Acupuncture activates your body’s own innate healing response. Traditional Chinese medicine has been used for thousands of years to prevent and treat most diseases. Our Petaluma acupuncture clients often seek out our care because other interventions haven't healed their illness, or they prefer a more natural approach to their health.

We work with adults and teens of all genders for a variety of conditions. We believe in a holistic view of your health and offer nourishing, creative solutions to help you feel better in your body. In addition to acupuncture and herbal medicine, we offer individualized treatment plans, including diet and lifestyle recommendations, nourishing practices, moxibustion, and cupping, depending on your unique needs.

Your Nido Wellness practitioners love supporting your:

  • digestive health

  • emotional support

  • stress and anxiety

  • allergies

  • addiction support

FAQs about Acupuncture

Does Acupuncture Hurt?

Acupuncture doesn’t generally hurt but you will feel some mild sensations with the insertion. We offer gentle acupuncture techniques and don’t want you to feel discomfort.

You might feel a tiny pinch that goes away quickly. Most people find acupuncture deeply relaxing and some people even fall asleep for a restful nap.

How Often Should I get acupuncture?

Acupuncture treatments have a cumulative effect and success of our treatments depend on consistency. Treatments build on each other and we find the most benefit after a series of treatment.

We often recommend weekly sessions depending on what you are coming in for and how long you’ve been working through your chief complaint. You’ll get a detailed and personalized treatment plan following your initial visit. 

How will I know acupuncture works?

You’ll start to feel better! You should feel some relief after a few sessions and you’ll notice more energy, deeper sleep, and better digestion. You’ll feel more regulated and balanced and experience stress relief.

We want you to feel better and get on with living your best life. We’ll support you until you feel sustained relief of what you came in for and ongoing if you want preventative acupuncture care as part of your wellness program.