Best Santa Cruz Acupunturist | Hillary Jaynes MS, LAc

Meet Hillary Jaynes MS, LAc

People of all ages are welcome to join me in seeing health challenges through a new lens. This lens is clear of judgment and does not see a need to fix.

I am here to support and honor your own intuition with

your body, because that is where true healing begins.

Meet Amelia

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My Philosophy

"I believe that health challenges present opportunities to face ourselves fully, asking that we bestow ourselves with greater tenderness, compassion, and more reasons to laugh and

be joyful in the present moment."

I can help you with...

Fatigue...

Fatigue can stem from depletion of the body's resources or from a lack of blood flow. Fatigue will become apparent when examining the pulses, and treatment can bring a renewed sense of well-being and strength.

Headaches

& Migraines...

Restoring blood flow to targeted areas decreases pain and overrides the inflammatory response. Dilation of the blood vessels in the head and neck is key to pain relief.

Allergies...

By addressing the root of the issue, which often lies in the digestive system or gut, we can strengthen immunity and calm the overreactive immune system. The body is so successful at escalating immune responses when triggered by allergens, and Chinese Medicine can address this whether the reaction is manifesting in various sinus cavities, eyes or ears.

Acupuncture can help diminish the release of prostaglandins, pain-related lipids that trigger the inflammatory response. By increasing blood flow and balancing hormones, acupuncture and herbal medicine can bring a greater sense of ease both before and after the period comes.

Painful Periods & PMS...

Anxiety

& Depression...

With anxiety and depression, the heart and liver are the internal organs that are often the focus of treatment. When we bring adequate blood supply to the heart and liver, anxiety can be alleviated. Acupuncture has also been found to affect neurotransmitters in the brain and increase levels of serotonin, making patients feel less anxious and depressed.