Holistic Support For Insomnia, Anxiety & Emotional Overwhelm

Sleepless Nights Are More Common Than You Think

Have you been lying awake at night, tossing and turning, unable to fall or stay asleep? You’re not alone. Insomnia affects nearly 1 in 3 adults at some point in their lives. It’s more than just missing sleep—it impacts your energy, mood, memory, and ability to focus during the day. For many people, insomnia is closely tied to anxiety and emotional stress. Sleep Medicine Clinics reports that chronic insomnia affects10%, and occasional insomnia, 20%, with women suffering more from insomnia than men.

Anxiety Is Often the Root of Insomnia

When the mind is racing with worry, fear, or stress, the body can’t relax enough to rest. Your nervous system stays in “fight-or-flight” mode instead of shifting into the calm, healing state needed for sleep. People with anxiety are more likely to develop insomnia, and poor sleep makes anxiety even worse—a frustrating cycle. Duke Health reports that chronic insomnia can lead to worsening depression and anxiety disorders.

Your Nervous System Needs Help Calming Down

In order to sleep well, your body needs to feel safe. That means helping the nervous system settle into the “rest and digest” mode. Emotional health plays a big role in this. When we’re under pressure, overwhelmed, or stuck in negative thought loops, our brain chemistry changes—and so does our ability to sleep.

Acupuncture Helps the Body Reset Naturally

At Seyhart Wellness, we use acupuncture to support the body’s natural rhythms. Gentle, strategic points help regulate the nervous system, reduce cortisol (the stress hormone), and increase calming brain chemicals like serotonin and GABA. The Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine reported on a review of 46 randomized clinical trials and found significant evidence that acupuncture is effective at treating insomnia. Acupuncture was even superior than medications as a sleeping aid.

Treating Anxiety and Insomnia

At Seyhart, each client and the current and past health concerns are unique. For insomnia and anxiety, we combine acupuncture with calming techniques like ear seeds, breathing support, and sometimes gentle cupping or Tuina massage. Points like Yintang (between the eyebrows), Heart 7 (near the wrist), and Spleen 6 (near the ankle) are often used to calm the heart, ease worry, and support restful sleep. Insomnia may co-exist with certain pain syndromes where cupping and gua sha may be additionally beneficial with acupuncture.

Good Sleep Can Improve Everything

Good sleep is not a luxury—it’s essential for healing and emotional balance. The National Institutes of Health summarizes the value of a restful sleep. When you sleep well, everything gets better: your energy, focus, mood, and ability to handle stress. We believe sleep should be peaceful and natural, not forced or chemically induced. We help your body remember how to rest.

Ready to Reclaim Your Rest?

If you're tired of feeling tired, we invite you to schedule a personalized sleep consultation. Whether your insomnia is new or something you’ve lived with for years, there is hope—and there are solutions. You don’t have to struggle alone.

🌿 Book your acupuncture session at Seyhart Wellness today and take the first step toward better nights and brighter mornings.