Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for Fatigue and Low Energy near Shelburne and Burlington, VT
Are you in perimenopause or post-menopause and feel constantly tired or like you have zero energy?
If so, you probably find yourself saying “I just don’t feel like myself anymore.” And no wonder: when you’re always fatigued, you don’t have the energy to do the things that make up who you are.
Low energy in perimenopause and menopause is common, but requires some investigation to decide what’s causing it. Are you low on iron, or is your thyroid struggling? Are you experiencing insomnia?
Exercise, massage, and stretching can help, but sometimes the pain persists. Rather than take painkillers every day, consider a personalized, holistic option to pain relief during perimenopause and menopause. Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture are very effective for pain! Stop the achy cycle: schedule your free phone call to get started.
Joint pain in perimenopause and menopause can look like:
Sore, achy joints
Muscle tightness that doesn’t go away with stretching or movement
Difficulty walking, sitting, or exercising
Deep pain that feels like it’s in your bones
Restricted range of movement, especially in shoulders
Inability to move the way you usually do
Pain that’s worse first thing in the morning or after sitting still a long time
Benefits of Treating Joint Pain With Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture
Reduced Pain Enough said! Midlife can be challenging: adding pain doesn’t help. Controlling inflammation and improving circulation can effective manage perimenopause and menopause joint pain.
Better Range of Motion Inflamed joints often lose their mobility, which in turn can cause muscle tightness and pain. The best way to fix this is movement, and it’s much easier to move when it doesn’t hurt.
Improved Overall Health Being in pain can affect our mood, sleep, nutrition, and exercise routines. When you feel better, it’s easier to take good care of yourself.
Ability to Maintain Muscle Mass Loss of lean muscle during perimenopause and menopause puts us at risk for metabolic issues and fractures. Exercise helps maintain or build muscle, but only if you can do it without pain or injury!
What to Expect from Treatment
Your first step is to schedule a 15 minute phone call. During this call, we’ll see if you’re a good fit for the clinic.
If you are, you’ll have the opportunity to schedule your free Initial Exam and Assessment. At this visit, we’ll discuss your symptoms and goals, do some quick (and easy) physical assessments, and you’ll be given your personalized recommendations for a treatment program, including timeframe and estimated costs.
My approach to treatment includes:
Helping you feel better fast AND addressing the underlying patterns so you experience lasting benefits
Seeing you as a whole person, not just a body or a collection of parts
Discussing ways you can support yourself through simple sleep, nutrition, and lifestyle changes
Addressing your individual needs: your treatment program is customized for you
Collaborating with other healthcare practitioners when helpful