Acupuncture and Functional Medicine for Gut & Skin Health

You’re breaking out, reacting to foods, feeling bloated, or constantly itching—and you can’t figure out why. Maybe you’ve tried every elimination diet, topical cream, or probiotic you could find. Still, the cycle continues.

The truth is, your gut and your skin are closely connected. When your digestion is off, your skin often reflects it—through acne, eczema, irritation, or inflammation. And when your nervous system is on high alert (hello, stress), both your gut and skin feel the impact.

Functional medicine and acupuncture offer a way to actually get to the root of what’s going on—not just cover it up.

• Mild to moderate acne
• Eczema or dry, itchy patches
• Bloating, constipation, or IBS-like symptoms
• Food sensitivities or reactivity
• Breakouts tied to stress, digestion, or hormone shifts
• Skin that’s “reactive” with no clear cause

Skin issues often start in the gut. When the gut lining is inflamed or “leaky,” it can let unwanted particles into the bloodstream, triggering immune responses that show up on your skin. Add in hormonal changes, poor nutrient absorption, and high stress—and your body’s ability to regulate itself takes a hit.

It’s not about one single cause. It’s about how your digestion, immunity, stress, and detox systems are interacting. That’s why personalized care matters.

Functional medicine helps us understand what’s going on inside. We look at gut health, food sensitivities, nutrient deficiencies, and immune markers to find the triggers that keep you stuck. With the right testing and targeted support, we help you repair the gut, reduce inflammation, and create a healthier internal environment that your skin can thrive in.

Acupuncture supports healing from the outside in. It improves blood flow, eases inflammation, and helps calm the stress response that often flares both gut and skin issues. It also promotes healthy digestion by supporting the vagus nerve and regulating the gut-brain connection—key for people who “carry stress in their stomach.”

If your skin or digestion is always acting up and nothing seems to work long-term, it’s time to stop treating symptoms in isolation. Your gut and skin are talking—let’s listen.

We don’t treat full-body rashes or severe dermatological conditions, but if you’re dealing with manageable but frustrating symptoms that won’t clear, we can help you get to the root of it.

Book your appointment today and let's get you healing from the inside out.