Acupuncture

Acupuncture for Edema

Support for Swelling and Fluid Retention

Swelling—whether from injury, surgery, chronic conditions, or fluid retention—can be more than just uncomfortable. It may affect your mobility, confidence, and overall sense of well-being. From a holistic perspective, swelling is a sign that the body’s natural flow has been disrupted. If you’re experiencing swelling—whether in your legs, ankles, hands, or elsewhere—acupuncture offers a gentle, natural approach that may help reduce edema and support your body’s fluid balance.

How acupuncture works for edema:

How Acupuncture Helps Reduce Swelling

Acupuncture works with your body to address both the symptoms and the underlying imbalances that contribute to fluid buildup. It can help by:

Stimulating lymphatic drainage to move excess fluid from tissues
Improving circulation to encourage healthy blood and fluid flow
Supporting kidney and digestive function, which play key roles in fluid regulation
Reducing inflammation that contributes to swelling and discomfort
Relaxing the nervous system, which helps the body recover and self-regulate more efficiently

By enhancing how your body processes and moves fluids, acupuncture helps you feel lighter, more mobile, and at ease.

What to Expect During a Session

At your first visit, we’ll take time to understand your health history, current symptoms, and any contributing factors—such as recent surgery, medications, or chronic conditions.

You’ll then rest comfortably in a calm, peaceful space while fine, sterile needles are gently placed on specific points tailored to your needs. Many patients find the experience deeply relaxing—some even fall asleep during treatment.

Each session lasts about 45–60 minutes. While some people feel improvement after just a few visits, ongoing treatments may be recommended depending on the cause and severity of the swelling.

What Patients Are Saying

“After my knee replacement, I was struggling with swelling and stiffness. Acupuncture helped reduce the fluid and made walking easier. I felt like my body was finally healing.”
— Karen M., 64

“I had swelling in my feet and ankles that wouldn't go away. Acupuncture made a bigger difference than I expected—not just physically, but emotionally too. I felt clearer and more in tune with my body.”
— David B., 55

Start Feeling Better—Naturally

If swelling is keeping you from feeling your best, acupuncture offers a supportive and effective path forward. It’s a gentle, whole-body approach to help reduce fluid retention and restore comfort—so you can move through life with greater ease.

Schedule Your Session or Get in Touch to learn more about how we can support your wellness journey.

Common Conditions Helped By Acupuncture

Evidence suggests acupuncture—alone or combined with other therapies may effectively address conditions including:

Pain Conditions: Internal Conditions:

Low Back Digestive Skin

Knee Hormonal Edema

Hip Immune Fertility

Neck Allergies Urinary

Shoulder Fatigue/Energy Hypertension

Headaches Anxiety Palpitations

Joint Pain Depression Cough/Asthma

You Will Receive Personalized Acupuncture Treatments:

A personalized plan is tailored to your unique health and wellness objectives, with consistency being the cornerstone of achieving the relief you desire.

Don't see your condition listed above? Please contact us for a free phone consultation to discuss your diagnosis and whether acupuncture may be appropriate for you.

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Acupuncture FAQ's:

Does acupuncture hurt? We hear this question in clinic very often! One of the big misconceptions about acupuncture, is that because there are needles involved, it must hurt. However, acupuncture is practically painless! The needles we use are hair-thin – and first time patients will often express their surprise when they realize how different acupuncture feels to what they expected. The sensations a patient can experience with the needles may be numbness, tingling, distension, heaviness, warmth, or a radiating feeling. All of these sensations are considered desirable sensations in terms of the treatment – often they show us that we’ve achieved the response we want from the body. Any sensations tend to dissipate within a few seconds, leaving the patient in a very calm state – so much so they often fall asleep! Most people who come in, even those who are scared of needles, find that acupuncture is a comfortable, relaxing, and enjoyable experience.

How many acupuncture sessions will I require? This can be a difficult question to answer, as there is no “one size fits all” in acupuncture. With each patient, I will come up with a unique, individual, and holistic treatment plan based on your symptoms and health history. For a loose guideline based on my own clinical experience, patients with acute conditions (something severe and sudden in onset) may only require 3-6 treatments to heal, whereas chronic conditions (long-developing symptoms) may take longer. I tend to find that many patients find that acupuncture benefits them in someway almost immediately, and many feel things such as reduction in pain, stress-relief, increased energy, and better sleep after only a few treatments! It is important to note that every person is different, and acupuncture is such a great medicine as it takes this into consideration.

Is acupuncture safe? Yes. Because acupuncture treatment is drug-free, you avoid the risk of drugs which can cause side-effects or dependency. During each acupuncture session your doctor will adjust the treatment according to your progress, so you receive constant monitoring of any changes.

How Long Are Visits? Total Visit time is one hour. Acupuncture Treatments are usually 40 mins. acupuncture treatment is drug-free, you avoid the risk of drugs which can cause side-effects or dependency. During each acupuncture session your doctor will adjust the treatment according to your progress, so you receive constant monitoring of any changes.

What can I expect from acupuncture? Most people are surprised at the depth of relaxation, the intensity of energy which occurs, and sense of well-being and healing which occurs from the rebalancing of energy. Relief from symptoms may be felt immediately or gradually in the following days (or weeks) depending on the severity of symptoms and how long you’ve had it. You will find you will look forward to treatment for the many benefits that are received from acupuncture. Many who have lived with their condition for so many years believe they will just have to make do. Others live with pain thinking that “someday” it will go away. Acupuncture has succeeded in many cases where other treatments have not. We have seen people achieve complete relief of decades old problems after just a few visits.

How should I prepare for my visit? -1st time patients can save time by filling out patient forms online ahead of their appointment. -Wear loose fitting clothes, your licensed acupuncturist may need to access points covered by your clothing-Sports Bra, Shorts or Pants that can be rolled up above the knee -Avoid alcohol before your session -Drink Water and Eat Before Session -Arrive at least 5 minutes early so you can relax and silence your phone -Share your wellness concerns and goals with your licensed acupuncturist -Lay back and relax, its okay to fall asleep! -Consider lifestyle advice given by your acupuncturist -Follow your treatment plan and remember that acupuncture is a process that takes time.