Acupuncture for Stress, Anxiety & Sleep
Relief from tension, worry, and difficulty sleeping
When you are under stress, it can be difficult to settle, even when you finally have time to rest. Your body may feel tense, your thoughts keep circling, or you find yourself awake at night and tired through the day.
I offer acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and practical mindfulness to help people find relief and feel more at ease. We start with what you are experiencing and what you would most like help with.
I see patients at Morningstar Healing Arts in Ashland, Oregon.
Schedule an appointmentHow I can help
People come to me with difficulty falling or staying asleep, persistent worry, tension, fatigue, and the feeling that they are carrying more than they can comfortably manage.
Depending on your needs, we may work with:
- Acupuncture to help ease tension and support relaxation and sleep.
- Chinese herbal medicine, when appropriate, tailored to your symptoms and health history, with careful consideration of medications you are taking.
- Meditation and mindfulness to help you recognize patterns in your thoughts and reactions and find more room to respond. No experience is needed.
My approach includes attention to the nervous system: how you respond to pressure, what happens when you try to rest, and what helps you settle. We also consider your broader health and the care you are already receiving.
There is time to talk about what is happening in your life. We look for practices you can realistically use between appointments, without turning feeling better into another demanding project.
“After 10 years on heavy sleep medication, my spouse is sleeping soundly all night without any pharmaceuticals or herbs.”
What to expect
Your first appointment includes a conversation about your symptoms, sleep, health history, medications, and what you have already tried. I also use Chinese medicine assessment, including pulse and tongue observation, to inform your treatment.
We discuss an approach that fits your needs and comfort. Herbal medicine is optional, and you do not need to meditate or know anything about Chinese medicine to begin.
At follow-up visits, we look at what has changed: how you are sleeping, how you feel during the day, and whether treatment is helping. We adjust as we go.
“I’m healthier and happier than I’ve been in years and I think the acupuncture is a big part of that.”
Common questions
How many sessions will I need?
Most people notice some change within the first two or three treatments, though that varies with how long symptoms have been present. Lasting change usually takes a short series. We will discuss an initial plan and reassess together, so you have a clear sense of whether the work is helping rather than continuing indefinitely.
Can I come while taking medication or receiving other care?
We can discuss acupuncture alongside your existing care. Tell me about your medications, supplements, and other treatments so I can take them into account. If we consider herbs, that review is particularly important.
Any changes to prescribed medication should be discussed with your prescribing clinician.
Do I need to take herbs?
No. We may work with acupuncture alone or include mindfulness and other practical support. If I think an herbal formula could be useful, I will explain why and we can decide together.
What if I find it hard to relax or meditate?
You do not need to arrive calm or make yourself relax for the appointment. If we use mindfulness, we start with something simple that fits your experience. The practice can include noticing restlessness or worry without needing to make it disappear.
About me
I’m Jeremy Rothenberg, a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and coach. I have been board certified in Chinese herbal medicine since 2008 and teach meditation through Insight Timer and my work with individuals and organizations.
For most of my adult life I could not run more than two miles. I trained, it never changed, and I assumed that was how I was built.
It wasn’t. A calcified sac had been constraining my heart since I was 21, slowly limiting what it could do. Neither I nor my doctors knew. At 54 I had open-heart surgery, and in the first year of recovery I ran 939 miles. I am training for a 50K now.
My body was not broken. It had been working under a constraint no one had found. That experience shaped how I listen and how seriously I take symptoms that have not been explained. Stress, worry, and poor sleep build on each other in a similar way, keeping the nervous system on alert long after the original reason has passed.
Let’s talk
If you would like help with stress, anxiety, or sleep, a free consultation gives us a chance to discuss what is happening and whether working together feels like a good fit.
Schedule a free consultationI see patients from Ashland, Medford, Talent, Phoenix, Jacksonville, and the surrounding area.