Acupuncture for Insomnia and Sleep in Lewes
Sleep problems are more common than most people realise. You might find it hard to fall asleep, wake in the night and struggle to drift off again, or wake too early and feel unrested. Over time, this takes a toll — on your energy, memory, mood, and overall wellbeing.
Acupuncture offers a calm, steady way to support better sleep. Instead of forcing the body to shut down, it helps restore your natural ability to settle — gently and without medication.
How Chinese Medicine Understands Sleep
In Chinese medicine, restful sleep depends on internal balance. The mind and body need to feel safe, steady, and connected. When that balance is lost — through stress, hormonal shifts, digestive issues, emotional strain, or chronic overwork — the system can’t settle.
The classical texts describe the Shen (spirit) as resting in the Heart at night. When the Shen is disturbed, sleep becomes light, broken, or hard to enter. But the cause isn’t always emotional — it could be heat in the body, stuck digestion, unexpressed grief, or simple depletion.
That’s why I treat insomnia by looking at the whole picture, not just the sleep itself.
Common Sleep Patterns I Treat
Trouble falling asleep (racing thoughts or tension)
Waking in the night and struggling to return to sleep
Waking too early and feeling tired all day
Restless or light sleep with vivid dreams
Sleep that seems deep but still leaves you exhausted
Insomnia can be linked to long-term stress, menopause, digestive imbalances, emotional fatigue, or even overthinking. Chinese medicine sees these not as isolated problems, but as interconnected patterns.
How Acupuncture Can Help
Acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system and return the body to a calmer baseline. That might involve:
Settling the Shen (spirit)
Cooling internal heat
Supporting the digestion or Liver function
Helping the body recognise safe rest
Treatment is gentle and specific. I’ll use fine needles to help shift the underlying patterns that are keeping your system alert at night. For some people, sleep improves quickly. For others, it takes a series of treatments to unwind the layers behind chronic insomnia.
What to Expect in Treatment
We begin with a full consultation. I’ll ask about your sleep patterns, emotional state, digestion, and energy levels — all of which help build a clear picture of how your system is functioning.
Each session is calm and restorative. You’ll rest while acupuncture points are selected to support deep settling. I may also suggest gentle practices or simple lifestyle shifts that can support your rhythm at home.
Start Reclaiming Your Rest
You don’t need to push through endless tired days or lie awake frustrated each night. Acupuncture offers a clear, natural way to help your body remember how to rest again.
Book a free 20-minute consultation to talk through your sleep and see if treatment is the right fit for you.