Acupuncture With Emma
Get stuck.
Feel unstuck.
Acupuncture has been breaking cycles of chronic pain, anxiety, and hormonal chaos for 3,000+ years. It’s not a magic reset button (PSA: those don’t exist), but it is effective, evidence-backed regulation you can weave into your wellness routine.
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Pain has a way of hijacking your whole day, whether it’s sciatica that makes sitting a nightmare or the TMJD that’s your jaw’s way of saying “you're stressed again.”
Acupuncture offers a natural, drug-free way to hit pause on that pain. By gently inserting fine needles into precise points on the body, acupuncture helps release muscle tension, reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and activate your body’s natural pain-relief systems. -
Stress is unavoidable these days, but if your daily grind results in anxiety, insomnia, or digestive conditions, it may be time for more serious support.
Acupuncture works with your body to calm the nervous system, ease tension, and trigger relaxation. It won’t stop your boss from emailing you at 10 pm, but when practiced consistently, it can restore balance, leaving you less reactive, more resilient, and better equipped to handle whatever life throws your way.
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Irregular cycles. PCOS. Endometriosis. PMS. Menopause. Ahh, the joys of being a woman.
These curveballs can sometimes make it feel like your own body is working against you. The good news is that acupuncture can bring things back into alignment through hormone regulation, pain relief, and stress management — a powerful combo to help you start feeling like yourself again. -
Trying to conceive isn’t always as simple as health class made it seem. Hormones, reproductive health, and stress can result in unexpected hurdles.
If the birds and the bees are slacking on the job, acupuncture can offer gentle, evidence-backed fertility support for both partners. It improves blood flow to reproductive organs, helps balance hormones, and calms stress, all of which create the best possible environment for conception. -
When your baby is breech, it’s tempting to panic. But just like they teach you in Lamaze, take a deep breath, because you’ve got options.
Acupuncture, often combined with a technique called moxibustion, is a gentle, effective approach. Applying warmth to specific points encourages relaxation in the uterus, creating space for the baby to move into a head-down position naturally. It’s a calm, supportive way to help your body guide your bundle of joy toward the optimal birthing position.
FAQs
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Would we even include this question if it wasn’t? But yes, Emma is a licensed practitioner who uses sterile, single-use needles and follows strict hygiene standards.
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Most practitioners gently poke you and move on. Emma’s approach is a little different. She stays with the needle, treating it as an extension of herself, so she can find the exact spot you need activated. You’ll know she’s hit it when it feels like your body is treating the needle as if it were a fish nibbling on a hook. Don’t worry if it’s hard to imagine it now, Emma will guide you to recognize it in your own body, making sure every needle actually does its job.
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The real question is does your insurance take Emma? Many plans do cover acupuncture, but they may only cover certain issues like back pain or headaches. To make things even more exciting, you may also have different coverage depending on in-network vs out-of-network care. We recommend consulting your policy and insurance portal first, but we’re here to help provide any further clarity if you still need help.
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There’s no real downtime. You might feel floaty or pleasantly tired as your body kicks into repair mode, but just hydrate, take it easy, and let the effects do their thing. Light movement is fine, but we wouldn’t recommend doing a spin class after.
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The short answer: it depends. The long answer: some folks can feel relief after one session (lucky them!), while others notice gradual improvement over time. The important thing is to remain consistent, just like with any good health or fitness routine.
OFFERED BY
Emma Sulkowicz
Emma is the founder of Little Fox and a licensed acupuncturist with a background in activism, performance art, and trauma-informed care. Known for her groundbreaking piece Mattress Performance (Carry That Weight) and her role in the movement to end campus sexual assault, Emma spent years advocating for survivors before channeling that same passion into hands-on healing work.
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