Traumatic Brain Injury Support in Portland
Recovery after a brain injury doesn’t follow a set path. Some days might feel almost normal, others leave you drained or foggy without warning. The symptoms that come with traumatic brain injury (TBI) often stick around long after the injury itself showing up in how you think, feel, sleep, or move.
At Inner Sanctuary Wellness, we offer a quiet kind of support. One that meets you where you are and helps your body recover without pushing too hard. Our acupuncture and herbal medicine treatments are gentle, grounding, and designed to help you feel more like yourself again at your pace
How Acupuncture Can Help After a TBI
We can’t undo a brain injury but we can work with the nervous system to ease the strain it leaves behind.
Using the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine, we focus on clearing stuck energy, settling the body’s stress response, and improving flow so healing has space to happen.
Acupuncture can help by:
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Encouraging natural repair processes in the brain
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Improving circulation to the head and neck
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Helping sleep patterns fall into a better rhythm
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Easing headaches, pressure, or pain
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Supporting your mood, digestion, and overall energy
For many, these treatments offer relief without the crash or overload that can come with other therapies.
What We Often See After TBI
Everyone’s recovery looks a bit different. Some folks come in with:
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Persistent headaches
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Brain fog that won’t lift
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Balance trouble or dizziness
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Emotional ups and downs
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Irritability, anxiety, or depression
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Tightness in the neck and shoulders
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Disrupted sleep and constant fatigue
We check in regularly and adjust based on how you’re feeling that week. There’s no one-size-fits-all plan here.
A Recovery Plan That Moves With You
Care should feel safe not like something else you have to push through. Your treatment might include:
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Regular acupuncture sessions to support your nervous system and mind
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Herbal formulas that ease inflammation and support rest
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Hands-on work to release tension and help you reconnect with your body
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Collaboration with any providers you’re already working with
All of our acupuncturists are experienced in complex and long-term health concerns. You’ll never be rushed.
Is Acupuncture a Safe Option for TBI?
It is. Acupuncture has been used safely alongside other treatments like physical therapy, counseling, or medication.
Sessions are kept calm and quiet, no intense stimulation. If you’re sensitive to light, sound, or energy, we adjust everything to match what you can handle.
Most people feel calm or clear afterward. Side effects are rare, and usually mild, like temporary soreness or needing a nap after your session.
Whole-Person Care That Honors What You’ve Been Through
Healing from a brain injury means more than just getting your brain “back to normal.” It’s about easing the pressure in your body, calming your thoughts, and helping you feel steady again.
If you’re ready for care that respects your experience, we’re here. No rush. No pressure. Just support.
Reach out to book a consultation or ask questions whatever feels easiest for you right now.
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