Gentle, individualized care to support natural sleep regulation

Acupuncture may help support people experiencing insomnia and ongoing sleep difficulties by encouraging relaxation and regulation of the nervous system. At Kihyon Sohn Acupuncture in Beaverton, care is provided using gentle, low-stimulation techniques designed for patients who feel sensitive, overstimulated, or exhausted.

Understanding Insomnia and Sleep Problems

Sleep difficulties can take many forms, including:

  • Trouble falling asleep
  • Frequent waking during the night
  • Light or unrefreshing sleep
  • Early morning waking
  • Sleep disruption related to stress, anxiety, or illness

Many patients report that poor sleep affects mood, energy, digestion, and emotional resilience. Insomnia is often interconnected with stress and nervous system imbalance.

How Acupuncture May Help With Sleep

Acupuncture is used to support regulation, not to sedate or force sleep.

Patients often seek acupuncture for insomnia to help with:

  • Calming mental overactivity
  • Reducing nighttime tension
  • Supporting more consistent sleep patterns
  • Improving overall rest quality

Treatment is adjusted based on individual response and sensitivity.

A Gentle Approach for Overstimulated or Exhausted Patients

Sleep-related concerns often worsen when the body feels overstimulated.

At Kihyon Sohn Acupuncture, care emphasizes:

  • Ultra-thin needles
  • Minimal stimulation
  • Careful pacing of treatment
  • A quiet, calm clinical environment

Many patients describe sessions as grounding and restorative rather than activating.

Insomnia Related to Anxiety, Stress, or Fatigue

Sleep difficulties commonly overlap with:

When insomnia is part of a broader pattern, care is adjusted to address the underlying contributors rather than focusing on sleep alone.

You may also want to review our pages on acupuncture for anxiety and panic attacks and supportive care for chronic fatigue.

Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for Sleep

In some cases, traditional herbal medicine may be recommended alongside acupuncture, especially when sleep difficulties involve:

  • Restlessness or racing thoughts
  • Fatigue with poor sleep quality
  • Digestive discomfort affecting sleep

Herbal recommendations are individualized and adjusted gradually. In other cases, acupuncture alone may be sufficient.

Learn more about each method on the Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine pages.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Your first visit includes:

  • A detailed discussion of sleep patterns and related symptoms
  • Traditional diagnostic assessment, including pulse evaluation
  • A gentle acupuncture session
  • Guidance on next steps based on your response

Care is adjusted at each visit rather than following a fixed protocol.

About the Practitioner

Care is provided by Dr. Kihyon Sohn, L.Ac, a licensed acupuncturist with extensive experience treating sleep-related concerns using Korean acupuncture and traditional Asian herbal medicine.

You can learn more about Dr. Sohn on the About page.

Serving Beaverton and the Portland Metro Area

Kihyon Sohn Acupuncture is a licensed acupuncture clinic located in Beaverton, Oregon, serving patients from Beaverton, Tigard, Hillsboro, and the greater Portland metro area. Many patients seek care specifically for gentle acupuncture focused on sleep and nervous system regulation.

Schedule a Consultation

If you are looking for gentle acupuncture for insomnia in Beaverton and want care that is paced thoughtfully to your sensitivity and sleep patterns, we invite you to schedule a consultation.

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