At Essential You, we offer personalized acupuncture in Jackson, WY to support your healing on every level—physical, emotional, and energetic. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, ski injuries, stress, fatigue, hormonal imbalance, or simply feel “off,” acupuncture can help restore balance and promote long-term wellness.

Led by Kelly Furmanek L.Ac., a licensed acupuncturist, psychic, meditation coach and holistic healer, Essential You combines the time-tested wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with a deeply personal approach to care. If you’ve been searching for “acupuncture near me” or want a practitioner who treats the root—not just the symptoms—you’re in the right place.

What Is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is based on the understanding that Qi (vital energy) flows throughout the body in pathways called meridians, connecting all organ systems, tissues, and cells. Much like rivers nourish the earth, these energetic channels nourish and support your entire body. When Qi is flowing freely, you feel well. When it’s blocked, stagnant, or out of balance, you experience pain, stress, or illness.

Each meridian is linked to a corresponding organ system. For example, the Lung meridian begins in the chest and flows to the thumb. By placing ultra-fine, sterile needles at specific acupuncture points, we stimulate circulation, reduce blockages, and restore harmony within the body.

Acupuncture doesn’t just manage symptoms—it addresses root causes by promoting balance across all body systems: muscular, neurological, hormonal, immune, and emotional.

 

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How Acupuncture Works

The insertion of fine, sterile needles signals the body to:

  • Release endorphins (your natural painkillers)

  • Activate the parasympathetic nervous system (“rest and digest” mode)

  • Improve circulation of blood, lymph, and nutrients

  • Regulate hormonal and biochemical processes

  • Decrease systemic and localized inflammation

As a result, many people feel immediate relief from pain, deeper relaxation, and an improved sense of well-being—often from the very first session.

 

What to Expect in Your Session

Your first session at Essential You lasts 75–90 minutes and includes:

  • A comprehensive intake and conversation about your health goals

  • A personalized acupuncture treatment

  • Optional cupping or guided meditation, depending on your needs

Follow-up visits are 60 minutes and continue building on your progress.

Needles are retained for 20–45 minutes, during which most clients experience a deep sense of calm—or even fall asleep. After your session, you may feel energized, relaxed, or ready for a restful nap.

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Conditions Treated at Essential You

Acupuncture is a safe and effective therapy for a wide variety of health concerns.

At our Jackson Hole clinic, we specialize in:

Pain Relief & Injury Recovery

Whether you’re recovering from a sports injury, surgery, or living with chronic tension, acupuncture reduces inflammation, improves range of motion, and speeds healing. Common concerns include:

  • Back, neck, and shoulder pain

  • Knee pain and arthritis

  • Sciatica and nerve-related issues

  • Post-operative recovery and scar healing

Women’s Health & Fertility

Acupuncture supports the entire reproductive cycle, helping women balance hormones, regulate cycles, and prepare the body for conception and pregnancy. We see clients for:

  • PMS and painful periods

  • PCOS and endometriosis

  • Fertility support (natural or IVF/IUI)

  • Prenatal and postpartum care

  • Perimenopause and hormone shifts

Stress, Anxiety & Depression

Modern life is overwhelming, and stress impacts everything from digestion to sleep. Acupuncture calms the nervous system, supports emotional balance, and helps the body shift out of “fight or flight.”

We regularly help clients manage:

  • Generalized anxiety

  • Panic attacks and sleep disturbances

  • Mild to moderate depression

  • Emotional burnout and overwhelm

Fatigue & Insomnia

If you’re feeling tired but wired, constantly drained, or unable to sleep deeply, acupuncture can help regulate your body’s energy systems. It’s especially beneficial for adrenal fatigue, overwork, and disrupted circadian rhythms.

Sports Recovery & Performance

Acupuncture is widely used by athletes to improve recovery times, prevent injury, and enhance focus and performance. In an active town like Jackson Hole, it’s a favorite among skiers, bikers, climbers, and runners.

Autoimmune & Immune System Support

For those with autoimmune disorders or lowered immunity, acupuncture helps regulate immune function, reduce chronic inflammation, and strengthen overall vitality.

Cupping Therapy

Often included with your acupuncture treatment, cupping uses gentle suction to:

  • Release muscle tension

  • Stimulate lymphatic flow

  • Promote detoxification and healing

  • Improve circulation to deep tissues

FAQ – Acupuncture in Jackson, WY

Yes. Research and real-world results show that acupuncture reduces pain by increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and triggering the body’s natural painkillers (endorphins). Many clients feel significant relief after just one or two sessions.

TCM is a complete medical system that has been in use for over 2,000 years. It has its own system of diagnosis and treatment.

While it is very effective in preventing illness, it can also remedy acute and chronic ailments, enhance immunity, and alter states of mind.

It encompasses acupuncture, herbal medicines, and adjunctive therapies.

Absolutely. Acupuncture is one of the safest treatment modalities available when performed by a licensed practitioner. We use only sterile, single-use needles and follow strict hygiene protocols.

 

Acupuncture is based on the assumption that energy, Qi, is moving through a network of meridians along the entire body.  Like water moves through rivers along the surface of the earth, qi moves through the each and every cell, bone, muscle, and aspect of the body. 

Each Organ System has a corresponding channel, for example the Lung System has a Lung channel that starts in the chest and ends at the thumb. With acupuncture, circulation in the channels is adjusted to optimize health and expel any unnecessary external influences. Acupuncture addresses the whole person, constitutionally and is not only treating the symptoms but is treating the root cause of the symptoms.

Thin, individually packaged, sterile needles are inserted into the acupuncture points to communicate with the inside of the body. Acupuncture mobilizes energy, blood, and body fluids invigorating optimal function of blood vessels, muscles, nerves, glands, and organs. Without side effects, acupuncture guides the body back into a natural state of balance, which allows the body the freedom to heal itself.

Acupuncture is not painful. The insertion of acupuncture needles to some feels like a small pinch, but may go unnoticed by others. This is typically followed by a sensation of numbness, tingling, aching, heaviness, warmth, or a radiating sensation.

A first time session will typically last 75-90 minutes, while all follow-up visits will last 60 minutes.

Needles are typically retained for 20 to 45 minutes. It is normal to feel energized after a treatment, or to feel as though you want to continue resting.

Acupuncture is an extremely safe option for treatment with virtually no side effects when administered by an experienced practitioner. If new medication, more injections, or invasive surgery are your current options, consider this safe and conservative therapy first.

In the beginning of treatment I like to see people one a week. As the symptoms improve, I suggest once every two to three weeks and suggest moving on to appointments for well-being and prevention. My goal is to give you the tools and resources you need to be empowered to take your health care into your own hands.

The number of treatments will depend on the condition being treated. Chronic conditions generally take longer to treat than do acute conditions like colds or recent injuries. Some illnesses will resolve in one to three treatments and others may take more.

Acupuncture is effective in treating the following disorders

Women’s Health

  • Fertility
  • Pregnancy – Morning sickness and well-being maintanence
  • Peri-menopause
  • Menopause
  • Hormone regulation / PMS
  • Irregular or painful periods
  • Labor pain

Physical & Emotional

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Side effects of Cancer Treatment

Musculoskeletal

  • Joint pain, tendonitis
  • Stiff and painful neck and back
  • Sciatica
  • Headaches
  • Sprains

Auto-immune Disorders

  • Chronic fatigue
  • Lupus
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Lyme disease
  • MS

Gastrointestinal Disorders

  • Diarrhea
  • Acid reflux
  • Constipation
  • GERD
  • Gas and bloating

Respiratory Disorders

  • Allergies
  • Colds/flus
  • Asthma

Guasha

Guahas is a technique that the practitioner uses to gently stimulate the skins surface with a smooth edged tool, like a spoon.  It is used to promote blood circulation, assist in releasing pain or stagnation from the muscles and fascia throughout the body. Guasha can provide relief from pain, stiffness, fever, chills, cough and other acute respiratory illness.  

Moxabustion

Moxabustion is a warming technique to aid in the flow of qi, strengthen the blood and maintain good health.  It promotes healing by burning the Chinese herb, mugwort over specific acupuncture points. It has been used throughout Asia for thousands of years.  

Cupping

Cupping consists of glass jars applied to the body with a partial vacuum.  This technique, like guasha, is another method of treating pain and stagnation in the body, by drawing up the underlying tissue. Cupping can be used to treat arthritic pain, headaches, muscles soreness, stomachaches, plantar fasciitis and other ailments. 

 

 

Some people feel immediately energized, while others feel deeply relaxed or sleepy. It’s normal to feel shifts in mood, sleep, or digestion as your body rebalances. Hydration and rest are recommended after treatment.

Some health insurance plans do cover acupuncture. We can provide documentation (superbills) upon request if you wish to submit for reimbursement.

Yes. Acupuncture is a conservative, non-invasive therapy that can often reduce or eliminate the need for medications, injections, or surgery. Many clients come to Essential You specifically for natural alternatives.

Look for a licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac) with training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and a treatment philosophy that resonates with your values. At Essential You, Kelly Furmanek brings both expertise and an intuitive, personalized approach to every session.

For acute issues, we may recommend 1–2 sessions per week initially. For chronic or preventative care, weekly or biweekly sessions may be sufficient. We’ll create a plan that works for your schedule and goals.

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