Acupuncture

Acupuncture offers whole-person support for pain, stress, fertility, digestive concerns, hormonal changes, and overall well-being. Stefani Hayes, ND, LAc, and the team offer thoughtful, effective acupuncture at Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine in Portland, Oregon. They provide acupuncture as part of a collaborative care plan that honors your preferences and lived experience. Call Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine to learn how you could benefit from acupuncture or schedule an appointment online today.

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine. It uses very thin needles inserted into specific points on the body to support healing, balance, and regulation of the nervous system.

Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine views acupuncture as one tool within a holistic care plan. Your treatment might include acupuncture alone or acupuncture combined with:

• Chinese herbal medicine
• Cupping
• Moxibustion
• E-stim
• Maya abdominal therapy

The team looks at your symptoms, health history, functional lab tests, stress levels, relationships, family goals, and daily life before recommending acupuncture.

What happens during an acupuncture visit?

Your Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine practitioner starts by listening carefully. They want to understand what’s bothering you, what you’ve already tried, what has helped, and what hasn’t felt right for your body.

During treatment, you rest comfortably while your practitioner places very fine needles into selected acupuncture points. Many patients feel relaxed during the visit and notice a sense of calm, warmth, heaviness, or gentle movement in their bodies.

The team cares deeply about safety, consent, and comfort. There’s no one “right” way to receive care, so if you’ve experienced medical trauma, dislike needles, feel nervous about touch, or need a different approach, the team works with you.

What conditions can acupuncture support?

Acupuncture can assist with a wide range of health issues, especially when it’s part of an individualized care plan. Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine commonly uses acupuncture for concerns like:

• Menstrual problems
• In vitro fertilization (IVF) support
• Endometriosis and adenomyosis
• Pregnancy and postpartum wellness
• Digestive disorders
• Autoimmune conditions
• Stress and tension
• Mood and sleep problems
• Pain and inflammation
• Men’s and women’s health optimization

The team also offers fertility acupuncture and acupuncture with E-stim when appropriate. If another therapy or specialist would better support your goals, the team helps you build that care network.

How does acupuncture fit with integrative medicine?

Integrative medicine takes the best of complementary approaches like acupuncture and uses them alongside appropriate mainstream treatments.

Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine believes healing works best when patients don’t have to figure everything out alone. The team collaborates internally and with outside providers, including:

• OB/GYNs
• Reproductive endocrinologists
• Physical therapists
• Psychiatric nurse practitioners
• Other trusted clinicians

This team-based approach helps you get clearer answers, reduce stress, and avoid repeating your story at every step.

Call Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine or book an appointment online today to explore the many benefits of acupuncture.