Acupuncture for Digestive Health & Gut Disorders
Digestive issues can affect every aspect of daily life. Acupuncture for digestive health can help support gut function, regulate bowel habits, and reduce stress-related digestive symptoms.
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Digestive symptoms are common, but they are not normal, and they are often your body’s way of signaling imbalance elsewhere.
For over 25 years, I’ve helped patients make sense of chronic and frustrating digestive issues and support their gut health with a thoughtful, individualized approach.
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Whether your symptoms are mild and intermittent or long-standing and complex, acupuncture and functional medicine can help regulate digestion, calm inflammation, and support more comfortable, predictable bowel function.
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My approach combines acupuncture, functional medicine, and advanced low-level laser therapy to address both symptoms and underlying contributors to digestive dysfunction. I also offer GI MAP stool testing for more in-depth analysis.
Digestive Issues I Commonly Treat
Many patients seek acupuncture for digestive health after years of unresolved symptoms.I work with patients experiencing a wide range of gastrointestinal concerns, including:
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Bloating and abdominal distension
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Gas and indigestion
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Acid reflux and heartburn
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Nausea
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Constipation or diarrhea
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Alternating bowel habits
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Functional digestive disorders
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Stress-related digestive symptoms
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Digestive changes related to hormonal shifts or medications​
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If you have been told your tests are “normal” but you still don’t feel well, you are not alone and there may still be meaningful ways to help.
How Acupuncture Supports Digestive Health
Acupuncture has been shown in numerous studies to influence the nervous system, which plays a central role in digestion. Treatment can help:
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Regulate gut motility and bowel function
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Reduce visceral hypersensitivity and abdominal discomfort
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Support healthy stomach acid and digestive secretions
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Improve blood flow to the digestive organs
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Calm the stress response that disrupts digestion
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Support communication between the gut and brain​
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My approach supports long-term digestive health rather than short-term symptom suppression.
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Because digestion is highly sensitive to stress, acupuncture is especially helpful for patients whose symptoms worsen with anxiety, overwork, or emotional strain.
Frequently Asked Questions About Acupuncture for Digestive Health
Can acupuncture help digestive issues like IBS or bloating?
Acupuncture may help regulate digestion by influencing the nervous system and the gut-brain connection. Many patients with IBS, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea find that acupuncture helps reduce discomfort, improve bowel regularity, and calm stress-related digestive symptoms.
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How does acupuncture affect the digestive system?
Acupuncture works through the nervous system, which plays a central role in digestion. Treatment can help regulate gut motility, reduce visceral hypersensitivity, improve blood flow to digestive organs, and support more coordinated digestive function.
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Is acupuncture helpful if my digestive tests are normal?
Yes. Many functional digestive disorders do not show up on standard testing. Acupuncture is commonly used to support patients who continue to experience symptoms despite normal lab work or imaging.
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Can acupuncture help stress-related digestive symptoms?
Stress has a significant impact on digestion. Acupuncture can help calm the stress response, which may reduce symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, reflux, or changes in bowel habits that worsen during periods of anxiety or overwhelm.
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How many acupuncture treatments are needed for digestive issues?
The number of treatments varies depending on the type, severity, and duration of symptoms. Some patients notice improvement within a few visits, while chronic or complex digestive issues often require a longer course of care.