Eastgate Acupuncture

09/02/2025

Perimenopause: A Moving Target For Your Frustration
Perimenopause can feel like a moving target. One week you’re sleeping fine, the next you’re waking up drenched in sweat. Mood swings. Brain fog. Joint pain. Fatigue.

Common symptoms I treat in perimenopause:
● Night sweats
● Hot flashes
● Anxiety or irritability
● Insomnia or early waking
● Irregular or heavy periods
● Low energy or joint pain

You don’t have to just deal with it or wait it out. There are real, supportive ways to help your body transition smoothly.
I’m here to help your body stay steady while everything is shifting.
Click the link in our bio to book your first visit and start feeling more like yourself again.

08/31/2025

What does the process of healing look like?
What can you expect at an Acupuncture visit?

When we work with patients, we identify 1-3 primary concerns that we focus on changing. With that information, we get to work on changing the underlying patterns that are causing the issues. By focusing on 1-3 issues, we can track results. And results are what we are deeply committed to.
Typically, we work with patients for about 12 sessions, usually once a week. (If you’re in acute pain, we may recommend you come in more often for the first two or three weeks.)
Everyone's body is different, but 12 sessions give us a good container to start with, by which to facilitate healing transformation.
In the roughly three months that we work together, we will track progress on those 1-3 primary concerns to ensure that we are getting sustainable pattern change. More important than “12 visits” is two weeks of sustained symptom relief.

There will be a point where you come in and say “I can’t believe how good I feel! I haven’t even noticed my pain this week!”. We want two of those responses in a row, to know for certain that the pattern is truly changed.

Then, by mutual agreement, we either figure out a maintenance plan, or you call us when a whisper of your symptoms comes back, and we get you tuned up.
While we work together, we collaborate with you on finding exactly which tools will be best for you to use at home to help manage your unique symptoms. The goal is NOT for you to come and see us every week for the rest of your life.

The goal is for you to work with us consistently to get real change, and then we see you when and if anything new comes up!
We celebrate when our patients graduate from care, because that means we’ve done our job of changing your pattern of pain / disease. Our focus: commitment, collaboration, and managed care.
We want you to feel empowered in your health journey, and we want to get you to a new place of health, not masking your symptoms for them to come flaring back.

When you are ready for lasting changes with your health, call or text us at 518-828-0205 or click the link in our bio to schedule your first visit and begin feeling BETTER.

08/29/2025

Summertime Sadness (The Other Seasonal Depression)
If summer doesn’t feel light or joyful to you—you’re not alone.
Sometimes the pressure to “feel good” actually makes depression feel heavier.
What this can look like:

● Heavy fatigue or brain fog
● Lack of motivation or pleasure
● Disconnection from others
● Trouble sleeping or waking up
● Feeling like something’s missing but not knowing what

This isn’t laziness or a lack of gratitude. These are symptoms of your nervous system and body that need physical support to feel better.
I help people reconnect with their energy, vitality, and sense of purpose through consistent, gentle care. Together, we change patterns into new ones of hope, purpose, and possibility.

You don’t have to fake it or power through. Receiving support is the first step in shifting this pattern that feels overwhelming.

Click the link in our bio or call or text 518-828-0205 to book your first session—let’s begin where you are.
Right here, Right Now.

08/27/2025

Patient Testimonial: Back Pain
"I’m 63. I consider myself pretty healthy. I garden, I stay active, and I love keeping up with my grandkids. But one afternoon, I bent down to pull a w**d and my back completely gave out. I figured it was a fluke. Maybe a couple days of rest, some Advil, and I’d be fine.
Two weeks later, I was still wincing every time I stood up. I couldn’t sleep comfortably, and even walking felt stiff and awkward."
"I came to acupuncture not really knowing what to expect. But after a few sessions, things started to shift. The pain eased up. My body started moving like mine again. After ten treatments, I was back to gardening without fear of throwing my back out. I was lifting things, getting down on the ground, playing with my grandkids, and just feeling like myself again. I look forward to my session every week–because it’s not just my back that feels better! I’ve told three of my friends to come in and try it! "
"It wasn’t just about fixing my back. Acupuncture helped my whole system settle. I’m sleeping better. I’m less tense. And I feel more in tune with what my body needs. I’m so glad I didn’t wait any longer to get support."
--Barbara P., 63, after eight sessions of acupuncture

08/25/2025

When Every Cycle Feels Like a Storm Rolling In

When Alicia, a 35-year-old teacher, first came in, she had no idea what a normal period felt like. Her cycle came every 24–45 days. Sometimes it was barely there, sometimes it knocked her out with cramps so bad she had to leave work.

She also had:
● Breast tenderness for over a week before her period
● Mood swings that left her on edge–and everyone around her on edge too
● Bloating that made her feel look like she was pregnant–and no, she definitely wasn’t

Through regular weekly acupuncture, doable dietary shifts, and nervous system regulation, her cycle began to steady itself.

Now she knows when her period is coming. It arrives with a whisper, not a roar, like clockwork, every 28 days. Without spending 25% of her life in hormonal chaos, waiting for her period to start and for the cyclical storm to be DONE.
If you’re living around your cycle instead of within it, come in. There’s a different way to relate to your body.

Click the link in our bio to get started with regulating your period for real. Or call or text us at 518-828-0205 to set up your first appointment. This is where the process starts–with deciding that things need to change, and getting help to make that a reality. Your period and your people will thank you.

08/23/2025

Traditional Chinese Medicine tips for Chǔ Shǔ (End of Heat) - https://mailchi.mp/eastgateacupuncture/endofheat

Eastgate Acupuncture utilizes the full range of TCM including Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Chinese Herbs & Dietary Counseling, Physical Manipulation, and Qi Gong.

08/23/2025

P**p Better, Feel Better (I’m SERIOUS!)

Let’s talk about something nobody wants to talk about—but everyone has felt:
You’re hot, cranky, bloated... and you haven’t pooped in three days.
Summer constipation is real. And no, it’s not just about “needing more fiber.”
When the weather gets hot and sticky, your body can get hot and sticky too.

Here’s why summer slows your flow:
● Dehydration: You’re sweating more but not always replacing fluids
● Travel & schedule changes: Your gut loves routine—and summer often throws that off
● Heat in the body: According to Chinese medicine, excess heat can “dry up the intestines” (yep, it’s a thing)
● Eating on the go: BBQ, cold drinks, and less mindful meals can weaken your digestive fire

So your belly bloats. Your energy dips. You might even feel irritable or foggy—because when your gut is backed up, so is your whole system.
And sure, you could try another magnesium supplement… or…
You could come in and get your qi moving in the right direction.

Acupuncture helps:
● Stimulate peristalsis (your colon’s natural wave-like motion)
● Calm the nervous system, which controls gut motility
● Hydrate the digestive organs and promote smooth, complete elimination

And yes, you will feel lighter. Energetically and literally. This summer, don’t carry yesterday into today.
Clear out the old so you can receive the new—with clarity, ease, and regularity.
Book your session through the link in our bio, or call or text us at 518-828-0205 to get things moving in the right direction. Your gut (and your mood) will thank you.
Because nothing says “hot girl summer” like a healthy, happy bowel movement.

08/21/2025

Want Radiant Skin Without Fillers or Injections? I’ve Got Another Way.

If you’re craving a glow that feels as good as it looks AND you’re not interested in freezing your expression or injecting your face with chemicals–I’ve got help for you.
Cosmetic acupuncture and microneedling offer a powerful, natural alternative for those who want to age gracefully, radiantly, and on their own terms.

These therapies don’t override your body’s wisdom—they work with it, signaling your skin to restore, renew, and rebuild from within.
What can you expect?

● Collagen stimulation for firmer, smoother skin
● Improved circulation that brings natural color and vibrancy
● Reduced puffiness and facial tension from jaw clenching, stress, or fluid retention
● Brighter eyes and softened fine lines—especially around the mouth and forehead
● A sense of calm and confidence that lasts far beyond the treatment table
Because it’s not just about how you look.

It’s about how you feel—present, vital, and beautifully at home in your own skin.
This is facial rejuvenation rooted in whole-body wellness.

You deserve care that honors your natural beauty and delivers visible results without compromising who you are.

08/20/2025

Fertility Isn’t Just a Woman’s Job—Men Need Support Too

Most of the time, it’s women who walk through the door first.
They’re tracking cycles, monitoring mucus, doing bloodwork, modifying diets, fielding advice. They’re carrying the emotional weight and the physical burden.
But the truth is—male factor infertility plays a role in up to 50% of couples struggling to conceive. That’s not a criticism. It’s an invitation to both partners to be part of the healing process.

When James, a 39-year-old engineer, came in, his wife had already been through two miscarriages, four IUI cycles, and months of acupuncture. He’d had a basic semen analysis, which showed “normal” results—but a second, deeper test revealed:
● Low motility
● High DNA fragmentation
● Mild varicocele
● And more stress than he’d admitted to anyone—not even her
We started acupuncture once a week, along with targeted lifestyle changes and herbs.
Within 12 weeks:
● His s***m motility improved by 60%
● Fragmentation dropped dramatically
● He felt more energy, clearer focus, and stronger libido
● And—just as important—he stopped blaming himself silently for everything that wasn’t working
Here’s what many men don’t know:
● Acupuncture has been shown to improve s***m concentration, motility, and morphology
● It reduces oxidative stress and inflammation, which impact DNA quality
● It helps regulate the HPA axis (the stress/hormone loop) that’s deeply tied to fertility
● It supports testosterone balance and improves sexual function—without the side effects of medication

If you’re thinking, “My numbers were normal,”—know this: s***m quality isn’t binary. There’s a range, and there’s room for improvement.
And if you’re wondering whether any of this makes a difference? It does.
Even small improvements in s***m quality can increase conception rates and reduce miscarriage risk. Fertility is a shared journey. So is healing.
You don’t have to sit on the sidelines while your partner carries it all.
There’s a role for you—and it’s not just “trying.” It’s restoring your own health, vitality, and presence.

08/18/2025

60 Minute Vacation Vibes–For Real

Your hand is on the doorknob. You're still half in the world—emails, text threads, traffic, the ache in your neck, that thing you forgot to do. The thing you wish you could have said. The worry about your kid or aging parent…Your body is buzzing–actually, what body? You haven’t thought about your body all day, and had no idea how tight you are until the door opens.

And then… Whoosh. Aaaaah.
The air in the room is softer. Quieter. The light isn’t harsh. Something in you exhales before you do. You step in, and you're greeted—not just with words, but with presence. You’re not here to perform wellness or prove you're trying. You're just here. As you are. We are so happy you are here, that you made a commitment–in the midst of your busy life–to tend. To receive care. To get nourished.
You lie down on the soft, welcoming treatment table. Your jaw relaxes a little. Your back starts to melt. I place one hand on your shoulder—not to press, just to connect—and your body says:
finally.

As the treatment begins, your system begins its descent.
Out of fight-or-flight.
Out of holding-it-together.
Into restoration.
Into remembering.
Into wholeness again.
Your stomach gurgles (yes, that’s a good sign).
Your breath slows.
You stop gripping the air.

And for a moment, you’re not behind or broken or too much.
You’re just a body with breath and blood and brilliance, resting into its own rhythm.
You go into the zone, forgetting about time and space and to do lists.
That’s what happens in this room. You come in carrying it all—and leave a little lighter. Not because we fixed you, but because we helped you remember: you are already healing. You are already whole. And yes, you can–resourced. Ready to feel it for yourself? Book a session. The room’s ready when you are. And, no you don’t
have to take a vacation day to get these benefits. Call or text 518-828-0205 or click the link in our bio to schedule your radical perspective shift.

08/17/2025

Summer Joint Pain Having You Frustrated?
Swollen joints that throb and pulse with heat?

When inflammation settles into your joints, it can feel like it takes your freedom with it. Whether it’s your hands, knees, hips, or feet—pain that flares with movement, heat, or rest is a signal:

Something is stuck, and your body is trying to move it.
Acupuncture improves circulation, reduces inflammation, and softens the internal tension that contributes to joint pain. It’s not about chasing symptoms. It’s about creating better flow, so your body can recover—without pushing through pain.
If you’ve been relying on ice packs, anti-inflammatories, or “waiting it out,” it might be time to try something different.

Book now to reduce swelling, calm pain, and get your joints moving in a way that feels good again. Call or text 518-828-0205 or click the link in our bio to get your joints feeling free again.

08/16/2025

Worry, Anxiety and Overthinking... - https://mailchi.mp/eastgateacupuncture/beginningofautumn-7857659