Acupuncture for Immunity + Allergy
For itchy eyes, blocked sinuses and the colds you cannot shake.
Roughly a quarter of US adults live with seasonal allergies — so if any of this sounds familiar, you are in good company:
- Itchy, streaming eyes from March through June
- Blocked sinuses and a head that feels full
- Antihistamines work, but leave you foggy
- Every cold going around finds you
- A cough or post-nasal drip that lingers for weeks
- You are tired of choosing between symptoms and side effects
Acupuncture is recognised by the American Academy of Otolaryngology as an option for allergic rhinitis — and it is one of the better studied things we do.
Many clients pair it with cupping, ear seeding or herbs for support between sessions.
Eases congestion and sinus pressure
Calms an over-reactive immune response
Supports resilience through cold season
Real Healing Comes From Real Consistency
Single Session — $120
New Clients get 20% off their first acu or cupping session with code WELCOME20. Add cupping as an enhancement to any session for $20.
Immunity Support 3-Pack — $330 ($110/session)
For testing the waters, or for getting ahead of a specific allergy season before it peaks.
Immunity Support 5-Pack — $525 ($105/session)
Our recommended starting point: allergy research uses courses of treatment across a season rather than one-off visits.
The Science Behind Acupuncture is Real
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A national medical guideline
The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery clinical practice guideline states that clinicians may offer acupuncture to patients with allergic rhinitis who are interested in non-pharmacologic treatment, citing symptom relief and improved quality of life with no evidence of significant harm. (Seidman et al., Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 2015)
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422 patients studied
In a randomised trial of 422 people with seasonal allergic rhinitis, acupuncture improved rhinitis quality of life and reduced use of rescue antihistamines more than both sham acupuncture and medication alone. (Brinkhaus et al., Annals of Internal Medicine, 2013)
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Alongside your medication, not instead of it
In that trial acupuncture was added to rescue medication rather than replacing it, and participants needed less of it. That is how we treat allergies too: as support that can reduce how much you rely on antihistamines, in consultation with your doctor.
Real Healing Stories from Our Clients
* Individual results may vary
FAQ
Find the most frequently asked questions below.
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This is one of the better studied things we do. A randomised trial of 422 people with seasonal allergic rhinitis found acupuncture improved quality of life and reduced the need for rescue antihistamines compared with both sham acupuncture and medication alone, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery lists acupuncture as an option for patients who want a non-drug approach.
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Do not stop a medication on your own. In the research, acupuncture was added alongside rescue medication and people ended up needing less of it. If you would like to reduce what you take, that is a conversation to have with the doctor who prescribed it.
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Ideally a few weeks before your season usually begins, so you are ahead of it rather than chasing symptoms. The allergy research uses a course of treatment across a season, not a single visit.
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Congestion and sinus pressure are among the most common things clients bring us, and often among the first to shift. Persistent or one-sided sinus problems should be looked at by a doctor to rule out infection or structural causes.
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Clients often tell us they feel more resilient through cold season, and we are glad to hear it — but we want to be straight with you that the evidence for acupuncture preventing colds is much thinner than the evidence for easing allergy symptoms. Treat that as our clients’ experience, not a proven effect.
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WTHN treatments are FSA and HSA eligible, and we provide insurance superbills so you can file for reimbursement directly with your provider.
