Acupuncture for Stress & Anxiety
Stress shows up in the body: tight shoulders, poor sleep, headaches, an upset stomach. Here is how we offer supportive care for stress and anxious feelings.
Long shifts, money worries, caregiving, and the pace of Las Vegas life can keep your body in a constant state of alert. Acupuncture gives you a quiet hour to rest, and many people use it as one part of managing stress.
Who we see
- Ongoing stress and feeling wound up or on edge
- Anxious feelings alongside counseling or medication from your provider
- Stress that shows up as tension, headaches, poor sleep, or digestive upset
- Veterans and first responders looking for supportive care alongside their other care
See a doctor first, or go to the ER, if you have:
- thoughts of harming yourself (call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, any time),
- chest pain, trouble breathing, or fainting (call 911),
- anxiety or low mood that makes it hard to work, sleep, or care for yourself, or
- new or worsening symptoms after starting or stopping a medication.
These can be signs of something that needs medical care right away.
How we treat it at Wongu
Time to talk first. Your practitioner asks what's going on, how stress shows up in your body, and how you're sleeping, eating, and coping. A tongue and pulse assessment helps shape the plan.
A calm, private session. Every visit is one-on-one in a private treatment room. Needles are placed at points on the hands, feet, ears, or scalp, and you rest quietly for 20–30 minutes.
Herbs when they fit. Your practitioner may suggest an herbal formula or tea after checking it against any medications you take.
Small habits that help. Breathing exercises, regular meals, and protecting your sleep can make a real difference. Your practitioner can suggest a few that fit your schedule.
How many visits?
Many people start with weekly visits and adjust from there. Some come in regularly as part of their routine for managing stress. Your practitioner will talk with you about what fits your goals and budget.
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
Make time for yourself
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.