Acupuncture for Sleep & Insomnia
Trouble falling asleep, waking at 3 a.m., or sleeping through the day after a night shift. Here is how we offer supportive care for sleep.
Las Vegas runs around the clock, and so do a lot of the people who live here. Shift work, stress, pain, and screens can all make good sleep hard to come by.
What the research says
Acupuncture has been studied for insomnia, and a 2021 review of 11 studies suggested it may help improve sleep.1
Who we see
- Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
- Shift workers in hospitality, gaming, healthcare, and security
- Sleep problems that come with stress, pain, or menopause
- People who want a drug-free option to try alongside their doctor's advice
See a doctor first, or go to the ER, if you have:
- loud snoring, gasping, or pauses in breathing during sleep (possible sleep apnea),
- falling asleep while driving or at work,
- low mood, hopelessness, or thoughts of harming yourself (call or text 988), or
- sleep problems that started with a new medication or health condition.
These can be signs of something that needs medical care right away.
How we treat it at Wongu
Understanding your sleep. Your practitioner asks when you sleep, what wakes you, how you feel in the morning, and how stress, pain, or work hours play a part. In Chinese medicine, trouble falling asleep and waking early can call for different approaches.
A quiet, private session. Every visit is one-on-one in a private treatment room. You rest for 20–30 minutes with the needles in, and many people find it deeply relaxing.
Herbs and teas when they fit. Your practitioner may suggest an herbal tea or formula after checking it against your medications.
Sleep habits that help. A dark, cool room, a steady wake-up time, cutting caffeine about six hours before bed, and a short wind-down routine. Shift workers can ask about blackout curtains and sleep scheduling.
How many visits?
Many people start with weekly visits for several weeks and then space them out. Your practitioner will check in with you about how you're sleeping and adjust the plan.
Intern or licensed OMD?
Both are available. A supervised student intern visit costs less and gives you a longer first appointment (1.5–2 hours), and a licensed OMD oversees every treatment. A visit with one of our licensed OMDs takes about an hour. Every visit is one-on-one in a private treatment room.
| Visit | Supervised Intern | Licensed OMD |
|---|---|---|
| Initial visit (consultation + treatment) | $80 · 1.5–2 hours | $120 · about 1 hour |
| Follow-up visit | $50 · about 1 hour | $80 · 30–55 minutes |
| Cupping (up to 30 min) | $50 | $100 (includes OMD consultation) |
| Custom herbal formulas & teas | From $15/day | From $15/day |
Common questions
Get help sleeping better
First visits from $80. Self-pay patients can book online. VA Community Care and Culinary Health Fund patients should contact Wongu Health Center before scheduling so we can verify eligibility, authorization, and provider availability.
Related pages
Sources
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NIH). Sleep Disorders: In Depth. nccih.nih.gov