Acupuncture for Migraines & Chronic Headaches
If migraines are running your life — controlling what you can do, when you can leave the house, whether you can work or be present for your family — you don't have to keep managing around them.
What Dr. Chun's Patients Experience
Most migraine patients who come to Dr. Chun have already tried everything: prescription medications, Botox injections, elimination diets, dark rooms. Some find temporary relief. Many don't.
Here's what consistently happens at this clinic:
After the first treatment, patients notice a shift. The intensity of their headaches decreases. The frequency begins to drop. Something is different — and they can feel it immediately.
Within a few sessions, many patients experience complete resolution. Not just "better managed" — gone.
This isn't typical. But it's what the One Needle Technique, combined with Dr. Chun's 17 years of clinical experience, makes possible.
Who This Is For
Acupuncture at Dr. Chun's clinic has helped patients with:
Chronic daily migraines (including those with aura)
Tension headaches from neck and shoulder tightness
Hormonal headaches tied to the menstrual cycle
Stress-induced migraines
Headaches that don't respond to medication
Post-concussion headaches
Cluster headaches
Why Acupuncture Works for Migraines
Migraines are not just "bad headaches." They involve complex neurological activity — changes in blood flow, nerve signaling, and inflammation patterns that trigger the cascade of pain, nausea, and sensory sensitivity most patients know all too well.
Acupuncture addresses migraines by:
Regulating the nervous system — calming the overactive pain signaling that triggers migraine episodes
Improving blood flow — restoring healthy circulation to the head and neck, reducing the vascular changes that drive migraine pain
Releasing muscle tension — particularly in the neck, shoulders, and base of the skull, where tension patterns can trigger chronic headaches
Reducing inflammation — acupuncture has been shown to decrease inflammatory markers associated with migraine activity
The American Migraine Foundation recognizes acupuncture as an effective preventive treatment for migraines, supported by multiple clinical studies.
Dr. Chun's Approach — The One Needle Technique
What makes treatment at this clinic different is Dr. Chun's training in the One Needle Technique — a rare Korean acupuncture method that uses precise, single-point diagnosis to identify the exact source of imbalance in your body.
Where other practitioners may use 20 or more needles broadly placed, this approach targets the root cause with exceptional precision. Patients who have tried conventional acupuncture without success frequently respond strongly to this method.
What to Expect
First visit (75 minutes) Dr. Chun will take a detailed history of your migraine pattern — triggers, frequency, intensity, location, associated symptoms. She'll assess your pulse and other diagnostic markers from Korean medicine tradition before beginning treatment.
During treatment Most migraine patients find acupuncture sessions deeply relaxing. Many fall asleep. The treatment itself is gentle — the needles used are hair-thin, and discomfort is minimal.
After your first session Many patients notice a change within 24–48 hours of their first treatment. Some feel immediate relief on the table.
Treatment course For chronic migraines, Dr. Chun typically recommends weekly sessions for the first 4–6 weeks, tapering as symptoms improve. Many patients achieve lasting relief and return only for occasional maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can acupuncture completely stop my migraines? For many patients, yes. While results vary depending on how long you've had migraines and their underlying cause, complete or near-complete resolution is a realistic outcome for most patients who complete a course of treatment.
How soon will I feel a difference? Most patients notice a reduction in intensity and/or frequency after their very first session. Significant improvement typically occurs within 3–6 treatments.
Is acupuncture safe if I'm taking migraine medication? Yes. Acupuncture works alongside medication without interaction. Many patients find they need less medication over time as their migraines improve.
What if I've tried acupuncture before and it didn't help? The One Needle Technique is fundamentally different from conventional acupuncture. Patients who had little response elsewhere frequently see strong results with this approach.
Do you treat tension headaches as well as migraines? Yes. Dr. Chun treats all forms of chronic headache, including tension headaches, hormonal headaches, and cluster headaches.
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