Dry needling is a specialized form of acupuncture known as "ashi" acupuncture, targeting tender trigger points for immediate pain relief—a technique rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years. This blog dives into modern research validating its efficacy, compares it to broader acupuncture practices, and invites you to experience this time-tested therapy at Autumn Dream Clinic. Historical Roots Trigger point acupuncture has been documented in ancient Chinese texts like the...

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So many people come in saying the same thing: “I’m exhausted, I’ve tried everything, and I still can’t sleep.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Insomnia is incredibly common, and it affects much more than just how you feel at night—it touches mood, pain levels, digestion, hormones, and your ability to enjoy daily life. In this post, I’ll walk through what recent research is finding about acupuncture for insomnia and how that lines up with what I see in the clinic. How insomnia shows...