ACUPUNCTURE FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH + GUT WELLNESS
Your gut wasn't meant to be a source of constant stress and discomfort. Whether you're dealing with IBS, chronic bloating, acid reflux, or digestive issues that just won't resolve, we help restore balance to your digestive system.
We work with people who've tried elimination diets, medications, and lifestyle changes but still struggle with unpredictable gut symptoms that affect their daily life, energy, and overall wellbeing.
Digestive health isn't just about what you eat—it's about how your nervous system, stress levels, hormones, and gut communicate with each other. When this communication breaks down, you get symptoms like bloating, irregular bowel movements, pain, and food sensitivities.
Here's what makes acupuncture uniquely effective for digestive issues: when your gut is struggling, the last thing it needs is more pills, powders, or supplements to process. Acupuncture works from the outside in, helping your digestive system heal without adding anything to an already stressed gut.
Acupuncture helps restore proper communication between your gut and nervous system, reduces inflammation, regulates digestive function, and addresses the stress and anxiety that often make digestive issues worse—all without putting additional strain on your digestive system.
Most of our digestive health patients use acupuncture as regular support to maintain gut balance and prevent flare-ups rather than just treating symptoms when they're severe.
HOW ACUPUNCTURE SUPPORTS DIGESTIVE HEALTH
Time to follow your gut feeling and try a different approach?
WHAT WE TREAT
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IBS-C (constipation), IBS-D (diarrhea), mixed IBS, unpredictable bowel movements, cramping, bloating. We help regulate gut function and reduce trigger sensitivity.
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Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, inflammatory flare-ups. We support your body's healing response and help manage symptoms between flares.
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Heartburn, acid reflux, GERD, difficulty swallowing. We help restore proper stomach function and reduce inflammation in the digestive tract.
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Post-meal bloating, trapped gas, abdominal distention, food sensitivities. We address underlying digestive dysfunction and nervous system imbalances.
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Chronic constipation, alternating bowel patterns, urgency, incomplete evacuation. We help regulate gut motility and restore normal function.
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Chronic nausea, morning sickness, motion sickness, post-meal discomfort, loss of appetite. We calm the digestive system and restore proper function.
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Multiple food sensitivities, leaky gut symptoms, digestive reactions to foods. We help reduce gut inflammation and restore digestive resilience.
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Gut symptoms triggered by stress, anxiety affecting digestion, nervous stomach. We address the gut-brain connection and stress response patterns.
COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENTS
We use multiple techniques TO SUPPORT YOUR DIGESTIVE HEALTH:
traditional acupuncture
to regulate gut function, reduce inflammation, and calm the nervous system
MOXIBUSTION (MOXA)
to strengthen digestive function and warm the system when needed
abdominal acupuncture
to directly support digestive organ function and improve gut motility
chinese herbal formulas
to support your specific digestive patterns and symptoms
stress reduction techniques
to address the gut-brain connection and anxiety-related symptoms
far infrared heat therapy
to improve circulation and reduce inflammation in digestive organs
HOW WE WORK
Here’s what we’ve found works best after treating hundreds of people…
Regular maintenance prevents flare-ups. Digestive issues often build up over time before becoming symptomatic. Consistent treatment helps maintain gut balance and prevents minor triggers from becoming major episodes.
Addressing stress improves everything. Your gut and nervous system are intimately connected. When we calm your stress response, digestive symptoms often improve dramatically, even without changing diet or lifestyle.
Long-term support through diet and life changes. The practitioner who helps stabilize your gut can continue supporting you through dietary experiments, stressful periods, and life transitions that might otherwise trigger digestive issues.
OUR APPROACH
WORKING WITH YOUR DIGESTIVE HEALTH TEAM
We regularly coordinate with:
Gastroenterologists and GI specialists
Primary care providers and internists
Nutritionists and dietitians
Mental health counselors specializing in gut-brain health
Other digestive health specialists
Acupuncture complements your existing digestive care beautifully. We're not here to replace your other treatments—we're here to provide gentle support that works from the outside in while your gut heals.
We've helped hundreds of people restore their digestive health and break free from the cycle of unpredictable gut symptoms. We understand that digestive issues affect everything—your energy, mood, social life, and ability to enjoy food and meals.
We believe in:
Supporting your gut's natural healing capacity
Working gently without overwhelming your digestive system
Addressing the gut-brain connection and stress patterns
Building long-term digestive resilience, not just symptom relief
Treating you as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms
RESEARCH + RESULTS
Acupuncture for digestive health has extensive research showing it can help with:
Regulating gut motility and reducing IBS symptoms
Decreasing inflammation in the digestive tract
Improving the gut-brain connection and stress response
Reducing nausea and improving appetite
Supporting overall digestive function and nutrient absorption
We use evidence-based protocols while tailoring treatment to your specific digestive patterns and triggers.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“I feel good about the direction I’m headed after just a few sessions! Def a bit of bloat still but loads better than it was.”
— KS
“I actually noticed my bowel movements REALLY improved!!! Like Don't want to be TMI but like, wow 😅”
— zC
“My digestion moved today after having been constipated for the last couple days. Looking forward to seeing you again next week!”
— PC
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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This depends on several factors—how severe your digestive symptoms are, how long you've been dealing with them, and what works best for your schedule and preferences. We typically start with at least weekly visits, and some people prefer coming more frequently for faster digestive healing. Others do well with the weekly pace and love the consistent support. Once your gut is more stable, most people transition to maintenance somewhere between every other week to monthly. Some prefer to stay weekly because they love how balanced their digestive system feels with consistent support. We'll start with what makes sense for your situation and adjust from there based on how you respond.
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Absolutely. Acupuncture is well-researched for IBS and can help regulate gut motility, reduce inflammation, and address the stress component that often triggers symptoms.
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Acupuncture works differently than medications—instead of adding substances to your system, it helps your body restore proper digestive function naturally. Many people find relief with acupuncture even when medications haven't been effective.
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Yes. Acupuncture can help reduce gut inflammation and sensitivity, often allowing people to tolerate foods that previously caused issues. We address the underlying digestive dysfunction rather than just avoiding trigger foods.
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The idea behind acupuncture is that there are places within you where energy is either stuck or being overused, and other places where energy is weaker and deficient. For example, if your digestive tract is having to work too hard, other parts of your body might not get the energy they need—and so you might have headaches or fatigue.
This energy isn’t mystical—it’s simply a fact. Remember, the calories we take in are a form of energy that the body uses. But when there’s an imbalance of energy within us, it simply means that certain areas of our body are not getting everything they need to be well—and there are solutions for that!
The point of acupuncture is to realign your body to work the way it's supposed to, so that everything is balanced and your own body can more easily use the energy it has to heal itself.
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Yes. Acupuncture can be a helpful complement to medical treatment for IBD. We work to support your body's healing response and help manage symptoms between flares.
LOCATIONS
LOCATIONS
OUR LOCATIONS
Point Prescription Boulder
825 S. Broadway Ste 10
Boulder, CO 80305
Point Prescription Denver
2150 W 29th Ave Ste 320
Denver, CO. 80211
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