How Meridian Therapy Helps Ease Anxiety

Acupuncture restores harmony in the body’s Qi pathways and engages the nervous system to reduce anxiety and tension.
By balancing the Heart, Kidney, Liver, and Pericardium meridians, treatment improves heart rate regulation, lowers cortisol, and releases natural endorphins. Patients often feel calmer and more grounded during and after sessions, with benefits that build over time.

The Meridian Model in Anxiety Care

In Traditional Chinese Medicine:

• Heart meridian governs the mind and emotions (Shen)

• Kidney meridian relates to fear, insecurity, and sleep

• Liver meridian regulates emotional adaptability

• Pericardium meridian protects the heart and soothes agitation

Our diagnostic process includes pulse and tongue examination to identify which meridians are most affected, allowing a customized treatment plan that addresses your unique symptoms—whether it’s restlessness, panic, or sleep disturbance.

Key Meridian Points for Calming the Mind

Commonly used points include:

• Heart 7 (HT7) – promotes calm and better sleep

• Pericardium 6 (PC6) – relieves chest tightness and nausea from anxiety

• Kidney 3 (KD3) – strengthens resilience and eases chronic worry

• Liver 3 (LV3) – releases tension and emotional stagnation

• GV20 / Anmian – quiets the mind and improves sleep

You can support your care at home by gently pressing HT7 for 1–2 minutes to calm the mind or massaging LV3 on the foot to relieve irritability.

Jade Mountain Health’s Integrative Approach

Our approach combines lineage-based acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and supportive therapies such as cupping or moxibustion.
We emphasize gentle needling, clear communication, and personalized treatment planning. Each plan addresses lifestyle factors, sleep, and emotional patterns to help restore equilibrium.

Herbal Medicine for Anxiety Support

Chinese herbal formulas complement acupuncture by nourishing the Heart, soothing the Liver, and stabilizing the nervous system.

• Calming blends ease agitation and promote sleep

• Liver-soothing formulas relieve irritability and overthinking

• Kidney tonics support resilience and reduce chronic fear

Herbs are prescribed only after an individual assessment to ensure safety and compatibility with existing medications.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Your first session includes a full consultation, pulse and tongue assessment, and a calming acupuncture treatment.
Needles are placed with care and minimal discomfort. Adjunct therapies may be offered depending on your needs. Afterward, you’ll receive simple self-care and follow-up recommendations to continue your progress between visits.

Treatment Planning and Outcomes

Most patients begin with weekly sessions for 4–8 weeks, adjusting frequency as symptoms improve.
Common outcomes include:

• Immediate relaxation and clearer thinking

• Better sleep quality

• Reduced panic or physical tension

• Increased emotional resilience

Mild post-treatment fatigue or soreness is possible but temporary. We work collaboratively to track progress and modify your care plan as needed.

Integrating Meridian Therapy with Other Anxiety Treatments

Acupuncture complements psychotherapy, mindfulness, and medication management. Many clients find that receiving acupuncture before therapy sessions enhances emotional processing and stress tolerance.
We coordinate with your mental health or medical providers to ensure safe, integrated care.

Your Practitioner

Andrew Maloney, LAc, MSOM, founder of Jade Mountain Health, is a board-certified acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist. Trained in Taiwanese and Japanese traditions and fluent in Mandarin, he blends classical knowledge with modern clinical insight to create calm, effective treatments for anxiety and related disorders.

Begin Your Path Toward Calm

Find relief from anxiety through meridian-focused acupuncture in Boulder.
Contact Jade Mountain Health to schedule a consultation or learn more about how acupuncture and herbal medicine can help restore peace and balance.

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*Not intended to be medical advice. Please seek advice from a licensed practitioner. 

Jade Mountain Health
745 Poplar Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
📞 (303) 859-3125 | ✉️ heal@jademountainhealth.com
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