Acupuncture for Long COVID Recovery

If you've been grappling with lingering symptoms months after recovering from COVID, or experiencing Post Covid Symptoms, you're not alone. Many individuals continue to experience persistent issues such as:

• Dizziness or a sense of imbalance

• Chronic fatigue and brain fog

• Shortness of breath or chest tightness

These symptoms can be deeply frustrating, especially when standard labs and exams come back “normal.” But what you’re experiencing is real—and you deserve support that looks at the whole picture.

I See You, and I’ve Been Treating You

In my clinic, I’ve worked with too many patients who’ve felt dismissed or stuck in limbo—told there’s nothing more that can be done. They’ve cycled through appointments with their PCPs and specialists, often without relief. But when we begin working together—through acupuncture, targeted herbal support, intentional lifestyle shifts, and something as simple (yet vital) as daily electrolytes—I consistently see improvements.

Sometimes they’re subtle at first: a little more energy, a steadier breath, a clearer head. But over time, these shifts compound. The body remembers how to heal when we give it the right support.

The Role of Inflammation in Long COVID

Recent research points to chronic inflammation as a key driver of long COVID symptoms. This ongoing immune activation affects multiple systems—respiratory, neurological, digestive, and emotional—leading to the symptoms that linger long after the initial infection has cleared.

How Acupuncture Can Help

Acupuncture, rooted in the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a powerful tool to help your body recalibrate. It works to:

• Reduce systemic inflammation
  By regulating the immune response and modulating inflammatory markers, acupuncture brings down inflammation that may be fueling your symptoms.

• Support immune function
  Acupuncture helps the body maintain a balanced immune state—neither under- nor over-reactive.

• Enhance respiratory health
  Treatment often includes points to open the chest, nourish Lung Qi, and improve oxygen flow, easing shortness of breath and fatigue.

• Clear brain fog and dizziness
  By supporting the Liver, Spleen, and Kidney systems, acupuncture helps clear the mental haze, support cognitive function, and restore balance. In Chinese Medicine, the Kidneys are seen as the root of vitality and brain health—especially after long illness—making their support essential in long COVID recovery.

Healing Your Nervous System

One of the most transformative aspects of acupuncture is its ability to calm the nervous system. Many long COVID patients are stuck in fight-or-flight mode, leading to anxiety, restlessness, and poor sleep. Acupuncture activates the parasympathetic system—restoring a sense of safety, deepening breath, and allowing your body to move into a state of rest and repair.

A Holistic, Personalized Approach

Each patient’s journey is different. When you come into my office, we’ll look at your full picture—what you’ve been through, how your body is functioning now, and what kind of support it needs to find balance again.

This may include:
– Acupuncture
– Herbal formulas
– Nutritional and lifestyle recommendations
– Daily electrolyte support to rehydrate and restore cellular energy
– Emotional and nervous system regulation

There Is Hope

If you’ve been living with these or other related symptoms and still don’t feel like yourself, please know that healing is possible. You’re not broken. Your body just needs the right environment to remember how to heal.

It would be an honor to support you on your journey.

With warmth and care,
Dr. Kallie Harrison, DACM, LAc, LMT, RN