Are you experiencing a spinning sensation, lightheadedness, or feeling off-balance? Vertigo and chronic dizziness can make daily activities overwhelming and leave you feeling ungrounded.
At Complete Oriental Medical Care in Edina, MN, we provide targeted, natural acupuncture treatments designed to address the root causes of vestibular dysfunction and restore your body’s natural sense of balance. We serve Edina and the surrounding Twin Cities metro area.
Patient Experience
“I had been dealing with vertigo and dizziness for many months when I decided to try acupuncture. My friend recommended Steven Sonmore, Licensed Acupuncturist. I am so happy. After a few treatments I realized things had gotten so much better. Not only was my vertigo and dizziness better but my restless legs had improved at night. Thank you Steven Sonmore!”
— Nancy Tank, Patient at Complete Oriental Medical Care
Understanding Vertigo and Dizziness from a Holistic Perspective
Vertigo is more than just a passing feeling of lightheadedness—it is often a sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning or swaying. Common conditions associated with vertigo and dizziness include:
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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
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Ménière’s Disease
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Vestibular Neuritis or Labyrinthitis
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Post-Concussion Dizziness & Lightheadedness
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Cervicogenic Dizziness (Neck Tension and Nerve Impairment)
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Stress and Anxiety-Induced Vestibular Imbalance
While Western medicine often focuses on symptom suppression or physical maneuvers, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views vertigo as a systemic disruption in circulation, nervous system regulation, and internal balance.
How Acupuncture Helps Restore Balance
Acupuncture works by stimulating specific neuromuscular points that calm the central nervous system, improve microcirculation to the inner ear and brainstem, and reduce localized inflammation.
Key therapeutic benefits include:
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Regulating Nervous System Function: Shifts the body out of a stressed “fight-or-flight” state to reduce vestibular hyper-reactivity.
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Enhancing Blood and Fluid Circulation: Promotes healthy circulation to the inner ear structures responsible for spatial orientation.
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Relieving Cervical and Facial Tension: Eases tight muscles in the neck, jaw, and upper back that exacerbate vestibular symptoms.
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Reducing Stress & Secondary Anxiety: Helps alleviate the persistent anxiety and brain fog that often accompany chronic dizziness.
Our Specialized Clinical Approach: Balance Method Acupuncture
At Complete Oriental Medical Care, we utilize advanced Balance Method acupuncture techniques. Unlike local needle placement, Balance Method acupuncture often utilizes distal points (located on the arms, legs, hands, and feet) to balance the affected meridians immediately.
This approach provides several key clinical benefits:
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No Direct Needling Near Sensitive Areas: Effective relief without inserting needles into tight neck muscles or sensitive areas near the head during severe attacks.
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Targeted Meridian Balancing: Directly addresses underlying imbalances in fluid dynamics and nerve transmission.
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Customized Care Plans: Every treatment is tailored to your specific presentation, ensuring targeted, long-term support.
Related Specialty: Learn more about how we restore nervous system balance on our Edina Neurological Conditions Care Page.
What to Expect During Your Treatment
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Comprehensive Evaluation: We assess your health history, symptoms, and contributing factors such as neck pain, sleep disturbances, or stress.
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Gentle, Relaxing Sessions: Treatments take place in a peaceful setting designed to calm your nervous system.
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Comprehensive Care: When appropriate, we offer personalized Chinese herbal consultations to support fluid balance and nervous system stability between acupuncture sessions.
Get Back on Solid Ground in Edina, MN
You do not have to live with the lingering dread of the next vertigo episode. If you are looking for a safe, non-invasive treatment for vertigo or dizziness in Edina or the surrounding Twin Cities area, we are here to help.
Complete Oriental Medical Care
7400 Metro Blvd. #280, Edina, MN 55439
Call Today: 952-831-8080
