Beat the heat with acupuncture!
Summer is the season of warmth, growth, and high energy, but sometimes, all of that fire can lead to burnout, inflammation, and emotional intensity.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), summer is associated with the Fire element and yang energy—active, bright, outward, and expansive. While this energy fuels joy and movement, too much of it can leave us feeling overheated, anxious, restless, or depleted. That's where acupuncture comes in.
Acupuncture works by restoring the body's natural energy flow, or qi, through specific meridian points. During the summer, treatments often focus on:
Clearing excess heat from the body and calming the heart
Regulating digestion, which can become sluggish or imbalanced in hot weather
Soothing the mind and spirit by easing irritability, insomnia, or anxiety
Strengthening the body's cooling systems, including the lungs and fluids
In TCM, health is all about balance—yin and yang, activity and rest, heat and coolness. Acupuncture helps bring these forces into harmony, so your body can better adapt to the changing season.
Signs You May Benefit from Summer Acupuncture
Feeling overheated, flushed, or excessively thirsty
Anxiety, restlessness, or trouble sleeping
Digestive upset or lack of appetite
Emotional volatility or burnout from constant activity
Our licensed Five Element Doctor of Acupuncture, Dr. Colleen Curran, offers personalized acupuncture sessions that honor both seasonal wisdom and your unique constitution. Her gentle, intuitive approach helps guide your body toward natural healing and energetic harmony.
Stay cool, stay grounded, and let your energy flow freely this summer. Call our office to book an acupuncture session today!