Acupuncture
38 EDS specialists in this category
Acupuncturists who treat EDS patients use targeted needle placement to help manage chronic pain, reduce inflammation, and address the autonomic dysfunction common in connective tissue disorders. Some EDS patients report significant pain relief and improved sleep from regular acupuncture sessions, though response varies between individuals. Practitioners should be aware that EDS patients may bruise easily and have heightened or unusual pain responses to needle insertion. Electroacupuncture and auricular acupuncture are sometimes used alongside traditional methods for dysautonomia and mast cell symptoms.
Acupuncture specialists are most concentrated in Arizona (4), Virginia (3), California (2).
Last updated 2026-05-04
About Acupuncture
Acupuncture can help EDS patients manage the widespread chronic pain and autonomic symptoms that often don't respond well to medication alone. Many people with EDS find that regular sessions help with sleep, muscle tension, and the nervous system dysregulation that comes with connective tissue disorders.
What to Expect
At your first visit, the acupuncturist will ask about your full medical history, pain patterns, and any EDS-related conditions like POTS or MCAS. Let them know about your EDS upfront — they should use thinner needles and gentler technique, since your skin may bruise more easily. Most initial sessions last 60 to 90 minutes, with follow-ups around 45 minutes.
Common Treatment Areas
Related Specialties
Arizona (5)
Abide Physical Therapy
Mesa, AZ
Abide Physical Therapy is a concierge performance training company located in the east valley of Phoenix, AZ. Abide helps individuals to be...
Rooted Community Acupuncture
Phoenix, AZ
A Community Acupuncture Clinic in North Phoenix. Affordable acupuncture available! Some insurance accepted.
Meridian Integrative Medicine
Scottsdale, AZ
Meridian Integrative Medicine is a medical acupuncture practice which primarily offers electroacupuncture. They also offer cupping and laser...
Tempe Community Acupuncture
Tempe, AZ
Tempe Community Acupuncture offers acupuncture that is accessible and affordable on a sliding scale. Our rates are done in a community...
Transitions Acupuncture Clinic
Tucson, AZ
I have been working with EDS patients for over a decade. Acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, and herbal medicine are tools I use to...
California (2)
Powerful Qi Acupuncture and Wellness
Laguna Woods, CA
I am a Doctor with a deeply personal and professional commitment to the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) community. My journey with EDS is not...
Isaac Mann-Silverman, LAc
Oakland, CA
Gentle but effective bodywork and acupuncture with a focus on integration, connection, and structure. I use simple and subtle manual...
Colorado (1)
Delaware (1)
Florida (1)
Idaho (2)
Donna J Selle
Boise, ID
At Fl•oh Acupuncture & Natural Medicine, we come to you to provide safe, gentle, compassionate care in the comfort of your own home. For...
Eagle Acupuncture
Eagle, ID
Kristen Burris, L.Ac., M.S.TO.M. is the owner of Eagle Acupuncture Center in Eagle, Idaho. She has a four year Master’s degree in...
Maryland (1)
Michigan (3)
Good Life Physical Therapy
Grand Rapids, MI
Good Life Physical Therapy, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers EDS-informed care. Our company emphasizes manual therapy and sports...
Good Life Physical Therapy - Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
Good Life Physical Therapy - Grand Rapids, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers EDS-informed care. Our company emphasizes manual...
Sport Track Physical Therapy and Human Performance
Niles, MI
You will receive one-on-one care with a physical therapy doctor throughout your rehab program. This will allow us to make changes on the fly...
Minnesota (1)
New Jersey (2)
Beach Acupuncture - Beachwood
Beachwood, NJ
Based in Beachwood, New Jersey, this acupuncture practice focuses on hypermobility. Jennifer Richards, LMT, is a licensed massage therapist,...
Beach Acupuncture
Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Based in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, this acupuncture practice focuses on hypermobility. Jennifer Richards, LMT, is a licensed massage...
New Mexico (1)
North Dakota (1)
Ohio (1)
Oregon (4)
Brightside Health Collaborative
Portland, OR
Dr. Jen Kearns is a licensed and board certified Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with over 17 years experience in private...
Canopy Clinic PDX
Portland, OR
Canopy Clinic PDX is a massage therapy practice in downtown Portland offering hour-long sessions tailored to each client's patterns of...
Mountain Life Clinic - Portland
Portland, OR
Mountain Life Clinic - Portland, located in Portland, Oregon, offers EDS-informed care. Pure Life Clinic At Pure Life Clinic in Portland,...
Pure Life Clinic
Portland, OR
Pure Life Clinic, located in Portland, Oregon, offers EDS-informed care. Pure Life Clinic At Pure Life Clinic in Portland, Oregon, we...
Pennsylvania (3)
Greenberg Regenerative Medicine
Bryn Mawr, PA
Specializing in regenerative orthopedic medicine. I have been in the field since 1999 and treat many patients with hEDS using prolotherapy,...
Vitality Natural Healthcare Center
Emmaus, PA
When you walk into Vitality you will be greeted with warm smiles and a sense of hope. You can expect an enthusiastic, caring and sometimes...
Inner Light Wellness
Exton, PA
Experienced in relieving symptoms due to complex, chronic, and difficult to treat health problems, at Inner Light Wellness, we want what you...