Where ancient acupuncture theory meets modern neuroscience
Classical meridian medicine, practiced with scholarly devotion.
Now open in Durham, North Carolina.
Who We Are
Synapse Acupuncture is an acupuncture practice built at the intersection of two traditions — one three thousand years old and one still being written. Synapse exists because these two frameworks are not in conflict. They are, more often than not, describing the same system in different languages.
At Synapse, we specialize in treating conditions affecting the nervous system. Whether you’re navigating complex neurological conditions or suffering from burnout, there’s a place for you here.
We see the whole person, not just a diagnosis. A person with a body that has been trying to communicate something for longer than they'd like.
Who We See
Synapse has a particular focus on conditions where the nervous system is involved. We see patients managing chronic neurological conditions alongside patients who are simply exhausted, overstimulated, and not sleeping. The nervous system is the thread that runs through all of it.
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The evidence for acupuncture in migraine prevention is among the strongest in integrative medicine. We work with patients who want to reduce frequency and severity.
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Whether post-chemotherapy, diabetic, or idiopathic, peripheral neuropathy responds meaningfully to consistent acupuncture treatment.
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Acupuncture has a documented role in supporting neurological recovery. We work alongside your medical team, not instead of it.
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Acupuncture is effective in addressing the wide range of symptoms people experience after head trauma. Whether that’s chronic pain, brain fog, emotional changes or all of the above.
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Musculoskeletal, visceral, or complex. When pain has become the body's default setting, we work to interrupt that pattern at the nervous system level.
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Not everyone who walks through our door has a diagnosis. Some people are simply running on empty and their body is telling them so in the only language it has left.
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You don't need a condition to benefit from acupuncture. Preventive care, seasonal tune-ups, and maintenance treatment are part of the practice too.
If you're unsure whether Synapse is the right fit for what you're managing, reach out. We'd rather have the conversation than have you wonder.