Acupuncture for Grief Support

Grief is a deeply personal journey that can often feel overwhelming, isolating, and relentless. It can happen for a plethora of reasons, ranging from the loss of loved ones to significant life changes or ongoing emotional strains like heartbreak. At times, it can feel extremely hard, but it’s also an opportunity to enter a new state of being. Often, acupuncture is used as a compassionate and supportive path towards emotional balance.

Acupuncture for Grief Support

Grief is a deeply personal journey that can often feel overwhelming, isolating, and relentless. It can happen for a plethora of reasons, ranging from the loss of loved ones to significant life changes or ongoing emotional strains like heartbreak. At times, it can feel extremely hard, but it’s also an opportunity to enter a new state of being. Often, acupuncture is used as a compassionate and supportive path towards emotional balance.

Why Grief Can Be So Overwhelming

It affects not just our mind and spirit but also our body. Physically, grief can lead to symptoms such as insomnia, anxiety, low mood, and so much more. It not only affects our heads but also our daily lives. It feels like a loss of any discretion, and it can pull the rug from under our feet and make us feel ungrounded.

In Chinese Medicine, grief is closely related to the Lung meridian and the Metal element. As a result, we often work with these when patients are going through grief, as they govern how we process grief. This could give us the space to grieve fully, the ability to navigate grief better, and many other forms. It’s about allowing our qi and blood to flow and reconnect to life.

After all, grief and loss are natural processes of life. Just like trees shed their leaves, we should not allow grief to consume us, but rather remind us of being reborn.

“Having never experienced acupuncture before I didn't know what to expect. Josh is one of the friendliest people I have ever met and not only did he put me at ease, but the session itself was very relaxing. I would highly recommend Josh and his acupuncture business. I felt uplifted for the rest of the day.”

— Sue

How Acupuncture Supports Grief

Acupuncture can provide a gentle, supportive treatment, dealing with both the physical and emotional roots of grief. Typically, this includes helping patients with: 

  • Releasing stuck emotions, encouraging balance, and allowing for expression rather than suppression.
  • It eases physical tensions such as chest tightness, breathlessness, fatigue, insomnia, and anything else that the grugh surfaces. 
  • Acupuncture stimulates many brain chemistry processes, including encouraging the release of endorphins, serotonin, and more, to help you feel better.
  • Working on the Metal element through utilising Lung and Colon points like Lung 3 (Heavenly Palace) can support the grieving process and guide your spirit. 

There are so many ways that acupuncture helps with grief, and it's really about supporting you in the way that you need it each session.

What To Expect During Your Treatment

Compassionate Intake

Holistic Assessment

Individualised Acupuncture Session

Most patients notice emotional release, a sense of lightness, or physical calm during or after a session. Many people feel a shift after the first treatment.

What To Expect During Your Treatment

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Compassionate Intake

We'll explore your emotional experience, physical symptoms, and the impact of grief on your life. Josh explores the emotional side of things deeply, giving you more than enough space to express how you are feeling, alongside giving you the lifestyle guidance and support, such as diet, exercise and more.

Holistic Assessment

We observe your energy flow, posture, and breathing. These are all key indicators of emotional and energetic blockages that can be resolved. It’s about understanding the whole picture so we can treat you the way best suited to you on the day.

Individualised Acupuncture Session

Gentle, sterile, single-use needles are placed at selected points (often including those on the Lung and other emotion-linked meridians). The session is tailored to you, so it’s not just about applying protocols but about understanding your unique set-up, giving you the space to speak, allowing you to rest in the quiet, and supporting you energetically.

Most patients notice emotional release, a sense of lightness, or physical calm during or after a session. Many people feel a shift after the first treatment.

Why Our Clinic Can Help You Heal

  • Expert acupuncturist, with specialist training in emotional health, and supporting patients through styles of acupuncture such as Five Element acupuncture
  • A passion for mental health and support, who is currently undergoing counselling training to support patients better
  • The time and space, with sessions often lasting over an hour, which allows you to show up authentically in whatever way that you want to present
  • A holistic blend of ancient wisdom, modern training and understanding, with clinically focused results.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is acupuncture safe during grief?

    Yes. When performed by a qualified practitioner, acupuncture is safe, gentle, and non-invasive. It supports emotional release rather than forcing it.

  • Is it normal to feel emotional or overwhelmed during sessions?

    Absolutely. It’s common to experience vivid emotional responses, like tears or fatigue, as grief energy is gently stirred. This is part of healing.

  • How many sessions will I need?

    Every grief journey is slightly different. Many patients require multiple sessions, as grief is a complicated journey, but most people find relief after the first few sessions. It's really about tailoring the plan to support you compassionately and being a part of the healing journey.

Start Your Acupuncture Journey

Grief doesn't have to be a lonely journey. Acupuncture and space sessions can help you release your heavy emotions and reconnect with yourself.