WHAT WE TREAT
Conditions We Treat
Personalized Acupuncture & Holistic Care for Your Health Concerns
At Acupuncture for Balanced Wellness, we provide individualized care for a wide range of health concerns. Our experienced Chicago acupuncturists look beyond individual symptoms to understand the patterns and factors that may be contributing to how you feel.
Explore the conditions we commonly work with below. Click an icon to jump to the corresponding section and learn more about our approach and treatment options. Some conditions link to additional information about our approach and treatment options.

Pain & Musculoskeletal Conditions
Acupuncture is commonly used to help manage both acute and chronic pain, reduce muscle tension, and support recovery from injuries. It can stimulate the body’s natural pain-relieving mechanisms and increase circulation to the treated area, helping bring oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and supporting the body’s natural healing and recovery processes.
Back, Neck & Joint Pain
- Back Pain & Low Back Pain
- Neck & Shoulder Pain
- Sciatica
- Knee Pain
- Hip Pain
- Arthritis & Joint Pain
- TMJ & Jaw Pain
Muscle, Tendon & Sports Injuries
- Muscle Tension & Spasms
- Muscle Strains & Sprains
- Tendinitis
- Frozen Shoulder & Rotator Cuff Problems
- Tennis Elbow & Golfer's Elbow
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Sports Injuries
Head, Nerve & Chronic Pain
- Migraines
- Tension Headaches
- Sinus Headaches
- Bell's Palsy
- Shingles / Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Morton's Neuroma
- Fibromyalgia
- Post-Surgical Pain & Recovery
- Neuropathy
- Trigeminal Neuralgia

Fertility, Hormonal & Reproductive Health
Acupuncture can provide support through many stages of reproductive and hormonal health - from fertility and IVF to menstrual concerns, PMS/PMDD, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause. Treatment can help regulate menstrual cycles, ease menstrual pain and PMS symptoms, support reproductive health and fertility, and help manage common symptoms associated with hormonal changes.
Acupuncture is also commonly used alongside IVF to boost success rates and support patients throughout the fertility treatment process.
Fertility
- Fertility Support
- IVF Support
- IUI Support
- Unexplained Infertility
- Male Factor Infertility
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Menstrual & Hormonal Health
- PCOS
- Endometriosis
- Dysmenorrhea (Painful Periods)
- Irregular Menstrual Cycles
- PMS / PMDD
- Uterine Fibroids
- Hormonal Imbalances
Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Support
- Morning Sickness
- Pregnancy-Related Pain
- Breech Presentation
- Labor Induction / Preparation
- Postpartum Recovery
Perimenopause & Menopause
Men's Reproductive Health
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Male Fertility

Stress, Sleep & Emotional Wellness
Acupuncture has positive balancing effects on nervous system regulation and can be an effective and holistic approach to stress, sleep, relaxation, and emotional well-being. By shifting the body out of fight-or-flight, it calms an overactive mind and promotes deep, restorative rest. We may enhance these benefits with traditional herbal therapy and practical diet and lifestyle adjustments tailored to your routine. Together, these gentle therapies soothe anxiety, stabilize your mood, and help you regain a lasting sense of emotional balance and vitality.
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Insomnia & Sleep Difficulties
- Fatigue
- Stress-Related Tension
- Emotional Wellness
- Support During Times of High Stress

Digestive & Metabolic Health
Acupuncture can serve as a powerful tool for calming the nervous system, reducing gut inflammation, and restoring natural digestive rhythm. By gently regulating the gut-brain connection, acupuncture can help treat chronic issues like bloating, cramping, and sluggish motility while simultaneously improving blood flow to support your overall metabolic function. It can also serve as a powerful aid in helping with weight management by lowering stress hormones, reducing cravings, and supporting overall metabolic health. Herbal therapy, dietary, lifestyle advice, and Functional Medicine may also be used to deepen and further enhance support for digestive and metabolic health.
Digestive Health
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Bloating & Gas
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Acid Reflux / GERD
- Indigestion
- Functional Digestive Concerns
Metabolic Health
Inflammatory Digestive Conditions

Autoimmune, Inflammatory & Chronic Conditions
Acupuncture can help regulate the body’s inflammatory response by influencing the nervous system, circulation, and chemical messengers involved in inflammation and pain. This can help calm excessive inflammatory activity and relieve symptoms such as pain, stiffness, fatigue, and stress that commonly accompany chronic inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. Acupuncture also supports healthy immune regulation, providing a whole-person approach that works with the body’s natural mechanisms for maintaining balance.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Graves' Disease
- Fibromyalgia
- Crohn's Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Psoriasis
- Raynaud's
- Chronic Inflammatory Conditions
- Chronic Fatigue
- Support During & After Cancer Treatment

Allergy, Respiratory & Immune Health
Acupuncture can support a more balanced immune response, helping calm immune hypersensitivity while providing relief from symptoms associated with allergies, sinus issues and other respiratory concerns.
- Seasonal Allergies
- Environmental Allergies
- Sinusitis & Sinus Congestion
- Asthma
- Recurrent Respiratory Concerns
- Immune Health Support
- Eczema
- Hives

Lifestyle & Wellness Support
Acupuncture can support general wellness by helping the body maintain balance, manage everyday stress, and promote a healthy lifestyle as well as healthy aging.
- Smoking Cessation
- Healthy Aging
- Cosmetic Acupuncture for Facial Rejuvenation
- General Wellness
- Stress Management
- Energy & Vitality
- Wellness & Prevention
Don't See Your Condition Listed?
Acupuncture is used as part of care for many different health concerns, and every patient's situation is unique. If you don't see your specific concern listed, contact our office to find out whether acupuncture or one of our other services may be appropriate for you.