Acupuncture and Wellness at Meridian + Myrrh
We provide acupuncture, herbal medicine & holistic wellness for families in Westchester and the western suburbs of Chicago.
Acupuncture Treatments That Support Your Health & Wellness
Acupuncture for Fertility & IVF Support
Whether you're trying to conceive naturally, preparing for IUI, or undergoing IVF, acupuncture offers a supportive, evidence-informed approach to reproductive health. Treatments are individualized to support hormone balance, healthy ovulation, uterine blood flow, stress reduction, egg quality, and overall reproductive wellness.
Acupuncture may help support patients experiencing:
- Difficulty conceiving naturally
- Irregular or painful menstrual cycles
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) / Metabolic Reproductive Syndrome (MRS)
- Endometriosis
- Diminished ovarian reserve
- Recurrent pregnancy loss
- Male factor fertility
- Unexplained infertility
- Preparation for IUI or IVF
- Frozen embryo transfer (FET)
Treatment plans are carefully timed with your menstrual cycle or fertility protocol and are designed to work alongside your reproductive endocrinologist, not replace conventional medical care. Whether your goal is natural conception or optimizing your IVF journey, acupuncture provides a calming, whole-body approach that supports both your physical and emotional well-being.
Pediatric Acupuncture
Children respond remarkably well to acupuncture, often requiring very gentle techniques that are comfortable and age appropriate. Depending on the child's age and comfort level, treatment may include pediatric acupuncture, Shonishin (Japanese needle-free pediatric therapy), acupressure, tui na massage, or other gentle techniques.
Pediatric acupuncture may support:
- Anxiety and emotional regulation
- Digestive concerns
- Constipation
- Headaches
- Seasonal allergies
- Sleep difficulties
- Growing pains
- Sports injuries
- Immune support
- ADHD symptom management
- Stress related to school or life transitions
Every pediatric treatment is individualized to the child's comfort level while helping regulate the nervous system and support healthy development.
Acupuncture for Headaches & Migraines
Headaches are one of the most common reasons people seek acupuncture. Whether you experience migraines, tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches, cluster headaches, or persistent daily headaches, treatment focuses on identifying and addressing contributing factors rather than simply masking symptoms.
Acupuncture may help:
- Reduce headache frequency
- Decrease headache intensity
- Improve recovery after a headache
- Reduce muscle tension in the neck and shoulders
- Improve sleep quality
- Calm an overactive nervous system
- Reduce reliance on medication for some individuals
Every headache pattern is different, and treatment is personalized based on your health history, symptoms, lifestyle, and goals.
Acupuncture for Insomnia & Better Sleep
Whether you're struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake feeling rested, acupuncture offers a natural, drug-free approach to improving sleep quality. Rather than simply promoting drowsiness, acupuncture works to identify and address the underlying factors contributing to disrupted sleep, helping restore your body's natural sleep-wake cycle.
Acupuncture may help support:
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Frequent nighttime awakenings
- Early morning waking
- Chronic insomnia
- Stress- or anxiety-related sleep disturbances
- Hormonal sleep changes during perimenopause and menopause
- Sleep disruption related to chronic pain
- Poor sleep quality and non-restorative sleep
During treatment, acupuncture encourages the nervous system to shift from a heightened "fight-or-flight" state into the restorative "rest-and-digest" state. Many patients experience deep relaxation during treatment and report improvements in sleep quality, daytime energy, mood, and overall well-being over the course of care.
When appropriate, treatment may also include Chinese herbal medicine, lifestyle recommendations, and sleep hygiene education to support lasting improvements.
Acupuncture for Stress, Anxiety & Nervous System Regulation
Modern life often keeps our nervous systems in a constant state of stress. Acupuncture encourages the body to shift from "fight-or-flight" into a more restorative state, promoting relaxation while supporting healthy nervous system function.
Patients commonly seek acupuncture for:
- Anxiety
- Chronic stress
- Burnout
- Panic symptoms
- Emotional overwhelm
- Sleep disturbances
- Nervous system dysregulation
- PTSD support
- Chronic illness-related stress
Many patients describe feeling deeply relaxed after treatment while also noticing improvements in sleep, mood, focus, and resilience.
Acupuncture for Pain & Orthopedic Conditions
Acupuncture is commonly used to support recovery from injury and manage both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Rather than simply masking discomfort, treatment aims to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, relax muscles, and support the body's natural healing response.
Common conditions include:
- Neck pain
- Back pain
- Sciatica
- Shoulder pain
- Knee pain
- Hip pain
- Tennis elbow
- Plantar fasciitis
- Arthritis
- Sports injuries
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- TMJ dysfunction
Treatment plans may incorporate electroacupuncture, cupping, gua sha, tui na, movement recommendations, and Chinese herbal medicine when appropriate.
About Meridian + Myrrh
Our Philosophy
At Meridian + Myrrh, we embrace the natural healing power of acupuncture treatments and herbal medicine. Our approach to holistic wellness care is designed to restore balance and harmony within the body, promoting overall wellness for both children and adults.
Meet the Practitioner
Healing is not one-size-fits-all. I take an integrative approach that looks at the whole person to uncover the root cause of your symptoms. Through acupuncture, herbal medicine, and restorative therapies, I support your body’s ability to regulate, repair, and thrive. My mission is to help you feel better, move better, and live with greater ease.