Acupuncture and Functional Medicine for Constipation
Chronic constipation is more than an inconvenience it's a signal from your gut. We combine acupuncture with functional medicine to uncover the root cause and restore comfortable, regular digestion.
"Regular for the first time in years — without laxatives."
Why constipation happens and why quick fixes fall short
Laxatives and fiber powders manage symptoms, but they rarely resolve the underlying imbalance. Our approach looks at motility, microbiome, and nervous system tone together.
Motility & Nerve Tone
Acupuncture calms the sympathetic nervous system and stimulates the vagus nerve to restore healthy peristalsis.
Microbiome Balance
Functional testing identifies dysbiosis, methane-producing bacteria, and low-diversity patterns tied to slow transit.
Nutrition & Hydration
Personalized food, fiber, and mineral protocols designed for your gut pattern — not one-size-fits-all.
Is this the right care for you?
If you've cycled through short-term fixes without lasting results, a functional and acupuncture-based approach may be the missing layer.
- ✓Fewer than 3 complete bowel movements per week
- ✓Straining, hard stools, or incomplete emptying
- ✓Bloating that worsens through the day
- ✓Constipation that flares with stress or travel
- ✓Reliance on laxatives, magnesium, or stimulants
Your path to lasting relief from constipation
Every plan starts with a thorough intake and is refined as your body responds. Most patients notice improved regularity and reduced bloating within the first 3–5 weeks.
Comprehensive Intake
A deep dive into your bowel habits, diet, hydration, medications, and medical history.
Functional Testing
Optional microbiome mapping, food sensitivity, and transit-time testing to pinpoint motility issues.
Acupuncture Sessions
Weekly sessions targeting peristalsis (gut motility), stress reduction, and nervous system regulation.
Personalized Protocol
Dietary, supplement, and lifestyle plan tuned to your test results and progress—including magnesium, probiotics, and fiber guidance.
Progress you can feel beyond the bathroom
Our patients typically report improvement across multiple gut health markers, not just bowel frequency.
- ✓Regular, complete, and comfortable bowel movements
- ✓Reduced bloating and abdominal tension
- ✓Better sleep and lower stress reactivity
- ✓Improved energy and mental clarity
- ✓Less dependence on laxatives over time
Transformations That Speak for Themselves
Real people, real results see how acupuncture and functional medicine have changed lives.
"Dawn had been vomiting daily after each meal for months, suffering from constipation, nausea and abdominal pain. She was diagnosed with diabetic gastroparesis. After just a couple visits, her appetite returned, the vomiting and nausea stopped and her bowel movements returned to normal."
"Lynn came to our Coral Springs Acupuncture clinic suffering from Headaches, Sinus Congestion, Constipation and Abdominal Pain. She had been taking medications and over the counter supplements for over 5 years and even had surgery with no relief. 1 treatment and some lifestyle advice changed her life completely. It's a MIRACLE!!"
"Andrea suffered from IBS, Digestive Problems, Food Allergies and Abdominal Pain for over 25 years. She had tried acupuncture & functional medicine before with little success. Our treatments completely transformed her life within just a couple months."
Ready for lasting relief?
Book a consultation and start treating the root cause of your constipation with acupuncture and functional medicine.