COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE

Enhancing an inner state of calm and balance.

A Community Acupuncture Session designed to support your nervous system to shift into a state of inner calm and balance.

PRACTICAL INFO:

DATE:
Friday, February 27
First Shift: 530pm
Second Shift: 6:15pm

Extended Health Benefits may apply, .

Practitioner: Dr. Jorge R. Lopez, ND

Each session is 25 minutes in length. It involves 3-5 acupuncture points. Come dressed in loose clothes with easy access to hands, arms and below the knee. Drink water during the day and bring your bottle of water.

Supporting inner balance with Acupuncture: Gentle Calm from Within

This gentle community acupuncture session is designed specifically for adults to help the body shift out of stress and into a state of calm and balance. The protocol is intentionally simple and gentle, making it accessible even for those new to acupuncture.

The needles are placed at carefully selected points that communicate with the nervous system, particularly the vagus nerve, which supports relaxation, digestion, and emotional regulation.

Research shows that stimulating certain points on the ear can send calming signals to the brain that help slow the stress response. Additional points on the arms, legs, and face help quiet mental overactivity and release physical tension. Together, these points support the body’s natural ability to move from “fight or flight” into “rest and digest.”

Many adults notice slower breathing, a sense of grounding, and improved emotional ease during the session. This approach has been shown to support healthy heart rhythm patterns, an indicator of nervous system resilience.

Treatments are offered in a shared space, fostering a calm, respectful atmosphere while maintaining individual comfort. The intention is for you to leave feeling more settled, supported, and restored in your body and nervous system.

 Healing Together: The Power of Community Acupuncture

Healing is a shared experience. When you receive acupuncture in a community setting, surrounded by friends, family, and others on their wellness journey, the environment becomes not just safer, but also deeply comforting. Acupuncture works on an individual level to balance your energy, but within a community setting, it taps into something greater—the collective wisdom and connection of the group. This shared energy can amplify the healing process, helping to unlock and harmonize areas in your body where energy may be stagnant or out of balance. In community acupuncture, the power of togetherness enhances each treatment, making it a truly transformative experience.

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