Acupuncture for Women’s Health in Charleston, SC
Support for your health through every stage of life.
Your health can change a lot over the course of your life. Periods, hormones, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause can all bring their own challenges, and sometimes it can feel like your body is changing faster than you can keep up.
At Balance, we take the time to understand what you’re experiencing, how it’s affecting your life, and what you want to feel different. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine offer an individualized approach to care that can work alongside the healthcare you already receive, including HRT, fertility treatment, and care from your OB/GYN or other providers.
How We Can Help
We work with women through all stages of life, including:
Hot flashes and night sweats
Pelvic pain and pelvic floor concerns
Digestive concerns that change with your cycle
Your Care Is Tailored to You
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to women’s health. Your first visit is a chance to talk through your health history, symptoms, cycle, and goals so we can better understand what’s going on and where to start.
Your care may include acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, moxibustion, cupping, gua sha, and personalized dietary or lifestyle recommendations. Your treatment can change over time based on what you’re experiencing and where you are in your cycle or stage of life.
Menstrual Health
Your period shouldn't have to disrupt your life every month. We often work with concerns such as painful periods, heavy bleeding, irregular cycles, PMS, and other menstrual symptoms.
Rather than focusing only on the symptom, we look at the patterns surrounding your cycle and consider what else may be going on with your health.
Hormonal Health
Hormonal changes can affect much more than your menstrual cycle. They can show up in your energy, mood, sleep, digestion, and how you feel day to day.
If something feels different or out of balance, we can help you make sense of what you’re experiencing and create a plan that fits where you are now.
Perimenopause & Menopause
Perimenopause and menopause can look different for everyone. Some people breeze through the transition, while others find themselves dealing with hot flashes, night sweats, disrupted sleep, brain fog, mood changes, or symptoms that seem to come out of nowhere.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can be part of your care during this transition, alongside the other treatments and support you choose.
Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
If you're planning a family, going through fertility treatment, pregnant, or adjusting to life after birth, your needs can change quickly.
We offer care throughout these transitions and can work alongside your fertility specialist, OB/GYN, midwife, or other healthcare providers.
Learn more about Fertility & Pregnancy →
You Know Your Body
You don't have to simply accept painful periods, disruptive hormonal symptoms, or feeling unlike yourself as something you just have to live with.
Our goal is to help you better understand what’s happening in your body, figure out where to start, and find a plan that works for you.
Your health is personal. Your care should be, too.
FAQs – Women’s Health
How can acupuncture help with painful or irregular periods?
Acupuncture can be very helpful for menstrual pain and other period-related symptoms. Your treatment is based on your individual symptoms, health history, and cycle rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Is acupuncture safe during pregnancy?
Acupuncture can be used during pregnancy when provided by a licensed practitioner with appropriate training in pregnancy care. We can work with you and your existing healthcare team to determine what treatment is appropriate for you.
How many sessions are recommended?
There isn’t one schedule that works for everyone. Your recommended treatment frequency depends on what you’re experiencing, your goals, and how you respond to care. We’ll adjust your plan as you go.