Insomnia & Sleep Acupuncture Treatment

Few things wear down the mind and body like a stretch of nights with little or broken sleep. Whether you struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or both, insomnia can chip away at your energy, mood, focus, and ability to cope with daily stress. Over time, even simple tasks start to feel heavier, and your body never quite gets the reset it needs.

At New Dawn Acupuncture, we help patients identify the root causes of their sleep difficulties and reestablish patterns that support deep, restorative rest. If you’re ready to finally get the sleep your body has been craving, call (202) 538-3995 to book today.

Causes of Insomnia

Insomnia has many underlying causes. Certain habits – such as consuming caffeine later in the day, exercising intensely at night, staying mentally stimulated before bed, or eating within three hours of sleep – can disrupt the body’s natural rhythms. Stress, depression, drug use or withdrawal, and sleep disorders like apnea or narcolepsy can also interfere with sleep.

Other common contributors include restless legs syndrome, chronic pain, circadian rhythm disorders, and menopause. Regardless of the cause, prolonged lack of sleep affects mental clarity, emotional balance, immune function, and overall physical health.

How Acupuncturists Assess Sleep Patterns

When treating insomnia, we often begin by asking whether you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. These patterns point to different root causes within the body, which allows us to tailor the treatment more precisely. Some patients experience an overactive mind at night, while others wake repeatedly due to heat, discomfort, hormonal shifts, or stress-related tension.

How Acupuncture Helps Improve Sleep

Acupuncture helps restore the parasympathetic state – the phase of “rest and digest” where the nervous system finally lets go. This shift is essential for initiating sleep and maintaining deeper, uninterrupted rest throughout the night. Treatments work to stabilize the emotional and mental states while relaxing the body, creating the foundation for more consistent, nourishing sleep.

A Supportive Path Toward Better Rest

Insomnia can leave you feeling frustrated, exhausted, and disconnected from your normal rhythm. We take time to understand your sleep habits, stress patterns, and overall health so we can build a treatment plan that supports your unique needs. Many patients find that acupuncture not only improves sleep but also strengthens the body’s resilience throughout the day.

Source: 

Clinical Manual of Oriental Medicine An Integrative Approach, 3rd edition, Lotus Institute of Integrative Medicine.