Anxiety Therapy

Do you suffer from anxiety?

here are some common Symptoms

  • Feeling nervous, restless or tense
  • Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom
  • Having an increased heart rate
  • Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)
  • Sweating
  • Trembling
  • Feeling weak or tired
  • Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry
  • Having trouble sleeping
  • Experiencing gastrointestinal problems
  • Difficulty controlling worry
  • Avoiding things that trigger anxiety


 Guan Yin, the female Buddha. See the mercy, compassion, kindness and love.
 

Anxiety treatment in the clinic is personalized and based on an initial assessment 

Physical constitution, hereditary factors, medical history, lifestyle and environment  influence the treatment plan.

Treatment plan will be adjusted after every treatment to the needs of the patient, assessed improvement or regression, recent events etc.

Therapies used to treat anxiety are

-Acupuncture

-Acupressure, Hot Stone, Massage

-Cupping

-Nutritional advise (certain foods/supplements aggravate the nervous system and brain functions, others promote balance)

-Ear Acupuncture

An detailed assessment will help us diagnose imbalances in organs & meridians, and excesses or deficiencies in fluids, yin, yang, cold/heat. 


Treating the body  and the mind is important to get good results when treating Anxiety.



 

 

Therapy for anxiety is usually scheduled weekly or biweekly depending on severity of your symptoms, environment and lifestyle and present situation.




Clients in anxiety therapy are encouraged to practice exercises at home and follow recommendations.

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Here are some examples: Yoga

                                           Nutrition


 

YOGA


Poses like the Child Pose decreases symptoms of anxiety

 

Nutrition


Serotonin is a chemical messenger that acts as a mood stabilizer. Serotonin plays a role in  producing healthy sleeping patterns as well as in boosting  your mood.


Did you know there are serotonin receptors in your stomach and gut?


As part of the anxiety therapy we will assess your overall health, your nutrition style and food awareness and recommend the foods that will boost your mood and list the foods you should limit. This is a good time to explore new foods and  experience with new meal preparation styles.




For more information or to book your first session contact 

Anne-Marie  902-240-2412   (cal or text)