Why This Matters to Me

As a woman, an athlete, and a healthcare practitioner, I’ve seen how much pressure women put on themselves to work harder, train longer, and push through exhaustion. I’ve also lived it. For years, I thought painful periods, heavy bleeding or absence of bleeding, and being told to “just take birth control” were my only options. No one ever taught me how to truly understand or support my body—let alone how my cycle could actually be a tool for strength instead of something that holds me back.

Discovering acupuncture and Chinese medicine completely changed that for me. It taught me that our bodies aren’t broken—they’re constantly communicating with us. And when we learn how to listen, connect, and care for ourselves holistically, everything shifts.

Women Athletes Deserve More Than “Push Harder”

I work with so many women athletes who pour everything into their training and lives, yet rarely give themselves permission to rest. They’re told to tough it out, ignore their cycles, or “just manage” symptoms like PMS, irregular periods, or fatigue.

But here’s the truth: you don’t need to suffer through painful menstrual cycles, heavy bleeding, or the emotional ups and downs that feel out of your control. You don’t need to accept that being a woman means always fighting against your body.

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine help women athletes shift from pushing against their bodies to working with them.

“If you’d like to dive deeper into this, I shared more about women’s cycles, recovery, and the importance of rest in my live talk at the Stride de She Women’s Running Camp. You can watch that talk here. ”

How Acupuncture Supports Women Athletes’ Menstrual Cycles

Your menstrual cycle isn’t just something to “deal with”—it’s one of the most powerful indicators of overall health. In Chinese medicine, the cycle reflects how well energy and blood are circulating, how nourished your body is, and how balanced your hormones are.

  • Ease cramps, bloating, and PMS so your cycle is smoother.
  • Support more regular, predictable cycles.
  • Reduce heavy bleeding and restore energy afterward.
  • Help you feel more in sync with your training and your body’s natural rhythm.

When your cycle is supported, your training feels more aligned—and you’re not fighting against your body every month.

Acupuncture for Recovery and Energy in Women Athletes

Training hard is only one piece of the puzzle. Recovery, rest, and nourishment are equally essential—and often overlooked. Acupuncture helps the body recover faster by improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and calming the nervous system.

  • Sleep deeper.
  • Recover quicker after hard workouts.
  • Experience more consistent energy.
  • Feel stronger, calmer, and more resilient overall.

Reclaiming Connection With Your Body

My passion for this medicine comes from my own journey. I was never taught how to work with my cycle, and I felt dismissed when I asked for answers. Acupuncture gave me the tools to reconnect with my body, to stop fighting it, and to start thriving instead.

Now, I want to share that same empowerment with the women I treat. You deserve to feel good in your body—not just in your training, but in every stage of your cycle and every chapter of your life.

Listening to your body is a competitive advantage.

Final Thoughts

Women athletes are strong, driven, and capable of so much. But thriving isn’t about grinding harder—it’s about honoring the body, listening to its signals, and caring for it in ways that support both performance and long-term health.

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine offer that kind of care: holistic, restorative, and deeply empowering.

Because you don’t just deserve to train—you deserve to thrive.

If you’re ready to feel more connected to your body, improve your recovery, and finally find balance in your cycle and training, I’d love to work with you. You can book an appointment here or reach out with any questions. Let’s help you thrive—both on and off the run.

*The information contained on this website/page is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide a diagnosis or substitute for medical, nutritional or acupuncture advice or treatment. Any reference to or mention of any particular diagnoses or dysfunctions is intended for informational purposes only and not an attempt to diagnose your particular problems. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medicine or nutritional, herbal, or homeopathic supplement, or adopting any treatment for a health problem.