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Addressing Trauma – The Role of Acupuncture in Supporting PTSD Recovery

Addressing Trauma – The Role of Acupuncture in Supporting PTSD Recovery

by Dr. Alex Joannou | Apr 9, 2025 | Acupuncture, Depression and Anxiety, Health and Wellbeing

Trauma leaves a lasting imprint—not just in the mind but deep within the body. For many patients struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, the effects of trauma go beyond emotional distress. Their nervous system is caught in a loop of hypervigilance,...
Acupuncture for Adolescents: Supporting Teen Mental Health in a High-Pressure World

Acupuncture for Adolescents: Supporting Teen Mental Health in a High-Pressure World

by Dr. Alex Joannou | Mar 12, 2025 | Acupuncture, Health and Wellbeing

If you’ve been paying attention, you know that teenage mental health is in crisis. Anxiety, depression, stress overload—it’s becoming the norm rather than the exception. Between academic pressure, social expectations, and the endless pull of screens, today’s teens are...
Acupuncturists’ Guide to Supporting Patients Through Holiday Grief

Acupuncturists’ Guide to Supporting Patients Through Holiday Grief

by Dr. Alex Joannou | Dec 10, 2024 | Acupuncture, Depression and Anxiety

The holiday season is just around the corner. While many look forward to the festivities and joy it brings, for those grieving a loss, it can stir up a mix of emotions. Even people who normally embrace the holiday cheer can find this time of year particularly...
Acupuncture for Mental Health in the Corporate World: Bringing Wellness to Stressed Professionals

Acupuncture for Mental Health in the Corporate World: Bringing Wellness to Stressed Professionals

by Dr. Alex Joannou | Nov 12, 2024 | Acupuncture, Depression and Anxiety

Have you ever worked with clients navigating the high-stakes corporate world, where stress and mental health challenges seem to come with the job description? For many professionals, juggling deadlines, performance pressures, and a relentless pace is part of daily...
Acupuncture for Depression-Related Sleep Disorders: Improving Mental Health Through Rest

Acupuncture for Depression-Related Sleep Disorders: Improving Mental Health Through Rest

by Dr. Alex Joannou | Oct 9, 2024 | Acupuncture, Depression and Anxiety

We can all agree that sleep is one of the most essential parts of our day. Even though it comes at the end of the day, a good night’s rest is what fuels us to perform our best the next day.Unfortunately, not everyone enjoys restful sleep, especially for people dealing...
The Role of Acupuncture in Preventing Relapse or Recurrence in Depression

The Role of Acupuncture in Preventing Relapse or Recurrence in Depression

by Dr. Alex Joannou | Sep 18, 2024 | Acupuncture, Depression and Anxiety

Depression is widely recognized as a serious condition impacting both physical and mental health, affecting about 1 in 7 people in Australia, according to BeyondBlue. But did you know that alongside this ongoing challenge, there’s another concern to watch for: the...
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Dr. Alex Joannou

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