Many patients come to us seeking a non-drug-based treatment for depression and/or anxiety. Over 50% of patients with major depressive disorder do not tolerate or respond to antidepressant drugs, according to the N.I. H. (National Institutes of Healt).
Because acupuncture influences both serotonin and dopamine levels, patients often feel a sense of joy and lightness after acupuncture.
Those suffering from panic attacks or generalized anxiety, report feeling calmer and less triggered by life’s stressors. Many patients find they can reduce or eliminate medications for these disorders.
