“After treatments with Dr. Chen I experienced about a 60% decrease in pain on my left shoulder and a 95% decrease in my arthritic toe pain. This has allowed me to sleep all night — a wonderful improvement!”
— Pleasant Wellness patient
A drug-free path to deep, restful sleep — rebalancing the body so every hour of rest counts.
Deep, refreshing sleep can be hard to achieve. Whether you are dealing with insomnia, chronic pain, or other obstacles to sound rest, acupuncture offers help. This all-natural approach rebalances the body and supports sleep quality — some patients find it so relaxing they fall asleep during the session itself.
Many people struggle with insufficient sleep because of busy schedules, chronic pain, or poor health. Conditions like insomnia and sleep apnea compromise both the quality and the quantity of rest, and prolonged sleep deprivation weakens immunity and speeds aging. Sleeping pills remain the most common treatment, but offer no lasting, natural benefit.
Acupuncture supports sleep in several ways. It can diminish or eliminate chronic pain and headaches that interrupt rest, and research shows it reduces stress and addresses insomnia. Patients treated for other conditions frequently report better sleep, because acupuncture restores the body’s balance, lowers stress, and improves circulation — making each hour of sleep more restorative.
When you arrive, the doctor assesses your individual concerns and customizes your treatment. Typically four to ten hair-thin needles are inserted about half an inch deep, and you rest for 10 to 30 minutes in a calm setting. Many patients relax enough to sleep during treatment. A typical course is around 15 weekly sessions.
“After treatments with Dr. Chen I experienced about a 60% decrease in pain on my left shoulder and a 95% decrease in my arthritic toe pain. This has allowed me to sleep all night — a wonderful improvement!”
— Pleasant Wellness patient
“After a couple of treatments, I could finally get a restful sleep.”
— Pleasant Wellness patient
Book an appointment online, or check whether your insurance covers treatment — it only takes a minute.