the auna approach
this is acupuncture practiced with greater depth, attention, and intention.
the auna approach
The Auna Approach is a transformational system designed to create meaningful, lasting change, especially in areas like anxiety, grief, trauma integration, chronic stress, depression, nervous system regulation and personal growth. Every session is individualized to meet you exactly where you are and combines Five Element Acupuncture with mental health and wellness coaching, herbal medicine, energy work and personalized guidance around lifestyle and diet, all within a dedicated 1:1 setting.
Five Element Acupuncture is the heart of The Auna Approach. This powerful lineage-based medicine operates differently from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Every treatment is intentional and addresses deeper imbalances by using points deliberately chosen to reach the core of who you are, not just the symptom you’re experiencing. The additional modalities used within the Auna Approach help support the healing process beyond acupuncture alone, creating space for profound shifts in how you feel, respond, and move through life.
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While sessions often center on mental and emotional health, many clients also see improvements in physical concerns such as women’s health issues, fertility, digestive symptoms, and other chronic pain or ailments.
The strength of this system is that it treats the whole person. As deeper imbalances begin to shift and the nervous system stabilizes, physical symptoms often improve as a natural result.
the auna approach process
step one: the auna initiation
The Auna Initiation is your first step in The Auna Approach and lays the foundation for the work we will do together moving forward.
This appointment begins with an in-depth conversation about your health history, life experiences, current challenges, patterns, and goals. These details matter because they reveal the deeper patterns influencing how your nervous system responds to stress, how emotions are processed, and how imbalances show up in the body.
The goal of this conversation is to understand the landscape of you as a whole person. From there, we can identify the underlying patterns shaping your health and design a personalized wellness plan to guide your treatment and support your growth.
Following our discussion, you will receive your first individualized treatment combining Five Element acupuncture with intentional techniques selected for your system that day. Each point is chosen to begin addressing the deeper imbalances behind both emotional and physical symptoms.
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step two: the auna integration
The Auna Integration is where treatment begins to deepen and the work of lasting change continues. Each session is approached as a new meeting with your system, assessed in real time rather than based on what you needed last week. This allows treatment to respond to what is happening in your body, mind, and emotional landscape in the present moment.
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As deeper patterns begin to shift, treatment continues to support nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and overall balance. Each session begins with dedicated time for mental health and wellness coaching before moving into treatment, creating space to understand what is present and what needs the most support that day. When appropriate, care may also include herbal medicine, reiki or energy healing, and personalized lifestyle guidance to further support the work beyond acupuncture alone.
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Like all care within The Auna Approach, every session is fully one-on-one for the entire hour. You are never left alone, allowing treatment to unfold with focused attention, intention, and responsiveness.
Initiation → Integration → Transformation
what sets the auna approach apart
mental health focus
five element acupuncture
fully dedicated 1:1 time
Auna Wellness utilizes classical Five Element acupuncture during treatment. Five Element Acupuncture is considered the original or classical style of acupuncture. It draws from ancient Taoist philosophy and traditional healing practices that recognize the connection between our inner energy and the energy of the natural world. In this way, the medicine acts as a bridge between the physical and the energetic, the seen and the unseen. At its core, it’s about returning to balance and reconnecting with yourself.
Auna Wellness places strong emphasis on mental health and emotional wellness. Many of the concerns people come in with are connected to stress, nervous system dysregulation, unresolved emotional patterns, or the lasting effects of difficult life experiences.
Treatment is approached through trauma-informed care, with coaching integrated as part of the process, helping you develop insight and practical ways to support yourself between sessions.
Unlike many acupuncture experiences, clients at Auna Wellness receive full 1:1 time in the treatment room for the entire duration of the session. You are never left alone, allowing treatment to unfold with greater attention, care and a more focused healing experience.
commonly treated
Mental + Emotional Well-being (specialty):
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stress + burnout
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anxiety
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depression
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ptsd
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insomnia + sleep disorders
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ocd
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focus + adhd
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bipolar disorders
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chronic fatigue
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addiction + smoking cessation
Hormonal + Reproductive Health
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menstrual irregularities
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pregnancy support
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fertility support
Digestive Concerns
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poor or overactive appetite
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irritable bowel syndrome (ibs)
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nausea + vomiting
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gas + bloating
Pain Management
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chronic pain (back, neck, shoulder + joint pain)
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headaches + migraines
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sciatica
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arthritis
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muscle tension + spasms
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sports injuries
Respiratory + Immune System Support
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frequent colds + low immunity
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cough + asthma
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allergies
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sinusitis
