Acupuncture for Stress and Anxiety in Salt Lake City
Restore emotional balance, relieve anxiety, and reset your nervous system—naturally and safely with holistic acupuncture care.
Results Our Acupuncture Patients Experience
Stress doesn’t just live in your mind. It shows up in your body—through poor sleep, digestive issues, irritability, fatigue, or an anxious, racing heart.
At Contemporary Acupuncture and Herbs, we treat emotional health the way it should be: as a full-body experience, rooted in balance and nervous system support. Our holistic treatments are designed to calm your system, reset your energy, and help you find deep relief.
“Claire has been working with me to address several ailments: GI issues, anxiety, and headaches primarily. As a mental health therapist… I’m very impressed by the impact of this treatment. After a couple of months, I feel markedly better, and after every session, I can tell I’m trending toward greater wellness. Every treatment is filled with support, kindness, and deep relaxation. I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else.”
Heather H.
How Acupuncture Supports Emotional Wellness
Chronic stress keeps your body in a constant state of low-grade tension—activating the “fight or flight” response even when you’re at rest. This makes you feel wired, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained.
Acupuncture helps your nervous system shift into “rest and restore” mode, so your mind and body can finally exhale.
Here’s how it works:
Calms the overactive nervous system and lowers cortisol
Regulates mood, energy, and sleep patterns
Increases circulation to the brain and body
Promotes the release of natural mood enhancers like serotonin and dopamine
Helps reverse stress-related issues like insomnia, IBS, and fatigue
A 2017 review from the Acupuncture Evidence Project found that acupuncture significantly reduced anxiety symptoms in over 400 patients compared to standard treatments. Another study of 120 people found that acupuncture led to twice the symptom reduction compared to medication and talk therapy—without the side effects.
Who Is This For?
Our stress and anxiety care is ideal for individuals experiencing:
- Generalized anxiety, panic attacks, or restlessness
- Burnout, chronic overwhelm, or emotional exhaustion
- Mood swings, irritability, or mental fog
- Insomnia or racing thoughts
- ADHD
- Stress-induced digestion issues (like IBS, bloating, or nausea)
- Nervous system dysregulation after illness or trauma
- Grief, emotional numbness, or difficulty feeling grounded
- Unexplained psychological distress
Why Patients Choose Us
We don’t just treat symptoms—we get to the root. Modern medicine often masks symptoms with medication. But we take a holistic approach to stress, evaluating the entire person rather than just their complaint, working to reduce the symptoms, and building a more adaptable, resilient body and mind.
Here’s how our approach is different:
30+ years of clinical experience in Chinese medicine
Calming, custom treatment plans for stress, anxiety, and burnout
Optional herbal medicine for deeper and more complete support
Needle-free options available for highly sensitive patients
Deeply restorative sessions and truly compassionate care
Instead of masking symptoms with medication, our goal is to help your body adapt, reset, and build genuine emotional resilience.
What Happens During Your First Visit
We listen.
You’ll have a private consultation where we explore how stress is showing up in your life and body.
We personalize.
Your care plan will be tailored to your nervous system, energy, and emotional goals—whether that’s better sleep, improved focus, or reduced anxiety.
You relax.
Most clients feel a deep sense of calm and lightness after their first visit—sometimes for the first time in years.
More Patient Success Stories
“I cannot express how positively transformative my sessions have been. The soothing music, calming scents, and comfortable environment made each session a true retreat from the stresses of daily life. I noticed positive changes in my overall well-being after just a few sessions… and I felt a renewed sense of balance and vitality. The combination of expertise, personalized care, and a soothing environment creates a truly positive and enriching healing experience.”
Luz L.
“I’ve been dealing with anxiety and depression problems… to the point where it would keep me from doing regular things, living a regular life. That’s when I came across Claire’s practice. It has literally changed my life. The anxiety and depression levels have dropped substantially, and I can say I’m getting back to my regular self after so many years. Claire is very professional and very knowledgeable.”
Marcio R.
Find Your Calm—Naturally
You don’t need to push through another day feeling on edge. With acupuncture and holistic support, your nervous system can heal—and you can return to the calm, clear version of yourself.
Let’s get you back to balance.