Stress is a common complaint cited by acupuncture patients, with a variety of possible associated symptoms. The most prevalent of these is anxiety, for which there is information about acupuncture treatment in the Anxiety Fact Sheet. There are also factsheets on other conditions that are affected by stress, such as back pain, chronic pain, depression, headache, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, menopausal symptoms, migraines, premenstrual syndrome and urinary incontinence.
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Stress Management
Acupuncture for Stress Management
Anxiety
Research has shown that acupuncture treatment may specifically benefit anxiety disorders and symptoms of anxiety by:
- Improving stress induced memory impairment and an increasing AchE reactivity in the hippocampus
- Reducing serum levels of corticosterone and the number of tyrosine hydroxylase-immunoreactive cells
- Regulating levels of neurotransmitters (or their modulators) and hormones such as serotonin, noradrenaline, dopamine,
GABA, neuropeptide Y and ACTH; hence altering the brain’s mood chemistry to help to combat negative affective states
- Stimulating production of endogenous opioids that affect the autonomic nervous system. Stress activates the sympathetic nervous system, while acupuncture can activate the opposing parasympathetic nervous system, which initiates the relaxation response;
- Reversing pathological changes in levels of inflammatory cytokines that are associated with stress reactions
- Reducing inflammation, by promoting release of vascular and immunomodulatory factors
- Source: British Acupuncture Council (//www.acupuncture.org.uk)
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Dr. Long's Acupuncture Treatment is Awesome
I want to give a great big thanks to Dr. Long for taking care of me and my muscles with her awesome acupuncture treatment. I strongly recommend.
Cre'Von LeBlanc
Football player, Chicago Bears
I really recommend Dr. Iris she is really great!
When I first went to Team Acupuncture I could not stand up straight and I was in a lot of pain. My first fall from a horse was when I was a year old and after that I had many more. I used to be a jumper but had to stop at the age of 21 because of back pain. I am now 28 years old and used to live with constant back and neck pain. I was able to feel the difference after the first visit, after the second visit my pain was almost gone and I am able to walk normal again. I really recommend Dr. Iris she is really great!
Stephanie Albert
Wellington, FL
Dr. Long is the best one acupuncturist I have met
I have now been to 5 different acupuncturists. Dr. Long is the best one I have met up to this point. I’ve gotten a lot of attention from her and she puts much more effort and time into trying to get me healthy than past acupuncturists. Very pleased with my improved health and the effort Dr. Long gives to get me healthier.
Steve Vurture
West Palm Beach
We were really happy that we discovered this place!
An extraordinarily nice acupuncture clinic; very pleasant, relaxing and beautifully decorated environment; very helpful, empathetic and knowledgeable acupuncturist. She even offered us that we could contact her later through e-mail if we had any questions. She invested a lot of time in my treatment, providing acupuncture, cupping, moxa and herbs. We were really happy that we discovered this place!
Ivana Hollan
Czech Republic
I am so fortunate to have found Dr. Long!
My sciatica issues were getting progressively more painful. I had been to two acupuncturists and a Chiropractor plus some PT and have had plenty of Advil. I am amazed that after one session with Dr. Long my most intense pain went from maybe 9-10 to about 3-4. I have never had such dramatic relief in my life. Dr. Long is very experienced, very concerned with her patient’s comfort and very attentive. If you are suffering then Team Acupuncture is positively the place to visit. I am so fortunate to have found Dr. Long!
Audrey Holder
Palm Beach County
Dr. Long does such a good job.
I’m Caretha Cason and a friend/coworker told me about acupuncture because I was having pain on my foot /heel where I couldn’t walk hardly and I was goin to the foot dr. which I’ve already been before several times and they gave me a diagnostic of a heel spur. My coworker said try acupuncture because I had the same problem you having and I went to Dr.Long and she heeled me and I have no more pain in my foot. So I tried her and I’ve been to her 3 times already and I can feel the difference in my foot/heel. It doesn’t hurt as much. She also is treating me for my migraines and stress I must say she is a very polite and compassionate lady. Dr. Long does such a good job.
Caretha Cason
Green Acres
Cannot wait to make my next appointment. Highly recommend!
I went into Team Acupuncture with a lot of discomfort in my neck and rear shoulder. I had no idea what to expect being it was my first time receiving acupuncture. Dr. Iris made me feel extremely comfortable; using not only the acupuncture needles but also heat, electric stimulation, and a new technique to me: cupping. Walking out of the office my neck and shoulder feel so much better! Cannot wait to make my next appointment. Highly recommend!
David Trovato
Royal Palm Beach
Dr. Long is fabulous!
Dr. Long (Iris) is fabulous! I have been seeing her for over a year and have recommended her over and over again. My family has received treatments in acupuncture and cupping and everything in between to resolve post surgical/injury adhesions, daily stress and hormone balancing. Her background in Traditional Chinese medicine is extensive. The office is clean, relaxing and inviting. Iris is “the real deal”. You can trust her to provide the best evaluation and treatment possible.
Ali DeGowin
Delray Beach, FL
My quality of life has dramatically increased
I have suffered with chronic lower back pain for 30+ years due to a childhood injury and a lifetime of contact sports. I regularly participated in physical therapy and chiropractic treatment with limited results. My discomfort became so severe earlier this year that I received 3 sessions of cortisone injections into my spine. The relief was minimal and short lived. My next step was surgery and a spinal fusion. I limped into Ms Long’s office as a last ditch effort to ease my pain. After one session I walked out feeling exponentially better and within 2 days I experienced a sensation I hadn’t had in two decades, comfort. Not just pain relief but a feeling of being at ease. I’m am now able to weight train and practice Jiu Jitsu with my son again. If I can offer one piece of advice it would be to not wait. My quality of life has dramatically increased do to the acupuncture I received.
C Marcus
Palm Beach County
Dr. Long Is A Gifted & Compassionate Medical Professional.
I am writing this review in gratitude for the incredible pain relief I experienced through Team Acupuncture in Wellington, Florida. Dr. Long is a gifted, compassionate medical professional. She conducted a thorough medical assessment and developed an individualized treatment protocol that significantly improved my quality of life. Her holistic approach to health restoration is truly remarkable.
Dr. Nick Palmieri
Professor, Palm Beach Atlantic University
Acupuncture Helps Equestrians
I have scoliosis which is a deviation in the column. I have this condition since I was a teenager, never really bothers me. Start bothering me when I bought a new horse, and in order for me to ride him in the ride way I have to use muscles that because of the curvature on my column I haven’t using them, at that point the pain started. The pain was really strong during the night, I couldn’t sleep well, I woke up with numbness on my left side and kind of headache. I decided to tried acupuncture and luckily found Dr. Long. She is amazing, in a matter of ten sessions my pain is gone (although I know the curvature is there) . Thank to her I can ride my horse and do my gym routine. It was a great, and I don’t regret it a minute. Thank you Dr. Long.
Imelda Gutierrez, Wellington FL
Patient
I Feel Blessed to Have Someone Like Dr. Long in My Life
I’ve experienced incredible professional service provided to me by Doctor Long in the last month and a half I’ve been receiving Acupuncture therapy. She has helped me tremendously with my anxiety and weight loss issues. Due to her helping me control my anxiety, I’ve actually loss 15 pounds in the process. I’m extremely grateful to Doctor Long for all she has done for me. Doctor Long is very kind and understanding. I feel blessed to have someone like her in my life. I wholeheartedly recommend Doctor Long to anyone trying to naturally better their lives.
F Luque, Wellington FL
Patient
Visiting Dr. Long’s Practice Has Greatly Improved My Health!
I initially visited Dr Long for treatment for TMJ and neck pain. This was my first experience with acupuncture and I was not sure what to expect. Dr. Long is very kind, professional and extremely knowledgeable. She explained the process and as she addressed ailment. After my first treatment, my TMJ pain was instantly better. While my neck and shoulders were being treated, I fell asleep on the table. The experience was so relaxing and calming; my tension pain melted away and I felt so much better.
Stephanie M, Wellington FL
Patient
I Trust Dr. Long With My Eyes Closed During the Treatment!
My experience in this place have been wonderful and the attention has been superb. So far I have completed several session and since day one I could notice the difference on my performance not only professional but personal. It has been a great experience to be part of this journey where the treatment was all new to me. I have even recommended my brother in law, who suffered from back pain, this is how I trust this business and I will definitely continue recommending this place to anyone in the future.Dr. Long has been great and experienced, and I trust her with this procedure with my eyes closed.
Nestor M, Wellington FL
Patient
Dr. Long Is a Gifted Healer
Dr Long is a gifted healer. She’s extremely compassionate and intuitive. I tried Acupuncture for the first time for insomnia. A friend recommended it and I was desperate enough to try anything! After only a few sessions I started sleeping through the night again.
On another occasion I had a pinched nerve that was causing back pain. After a single session combining cupping and Acupuncture, amazingly the pain was gone. I don’t really understand how, but it really works and Dr Long is amazing.
R.N., Wellington, FL
Patient
Dr. Long Has Magical Hands
Dr. Long has been treating me for different health reasons including digestive problems, back pain, and very bad sleeping issues. I always look forward to seeing her knowing that when I walk out of her office, I notice the difference. She has magical hands and always makes me feel a whole lot better.
Kathy W., West Palm Beach, FL
Patient
Thanks for Your Help!
I had fractured on my spine and with 2 to 3 treatments of Doctor Long, I felt a lot relieved. Now, after 6 treatments, I can walk better, bend with not pain. thanks for all your help!!!
Luz Belalcazar, West Palm Beach, FL
Patient
Thank You Dr. Long & Team Acupuncture
After a seminar on a cruise I was lucky enough to run into Dr. Yue (Iris) Long when going to Best Buy. A sign offered a free interview and session. It has been the best experience. You see I suffer from lower back pain and up to now nothing really worked and the pain would come back and many times made me bed ridden for days. Since seeing Dr. Long I no longer get the pain that would side line me for days. Dr. Long is very thorough and has a great caring personality. The offices are new and very well maintained. It is truly a holistic experience. When I leave I feel rejuvenated and I no longer suffer the debilitating lower back pain, thanks to Dr. Long and team acupuncture. I would recommended them to anyone to see if it is something that might work for them as it has for me.
Miguel Perez, Loxahatchee, FL
Patient