What Is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a holistic treatment founded on Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been used for thousands of years to support healing throughout the entire body. It involves placing very fine needles at specific points to help regulate the nervous system, improve circulation, and restore balance in the body’s energy pathways.
Acupuncture supports the body’s ability to heal, therefore, it can help with many physical and mental/emotional concerns. Some of the most common conditions include:
- Chronic pain
- Muscle tension
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
- Insomnia
- Constipation
- Bloating
- Nausea
- Irregular or painful menses
- Jaw pain/TMJ issues
- Headaches or migraines
How Does It Work?
Modern science has shown that acupuncture releases tension from the fascia (the tight tissue that wraps all muscles). When an acupuncture needle is inserted, it creates a gentle pull on the fascia, which helps unwind adhesions, relax tight connective tissue, and restore normal movement patterns. This fascial release also communicates directly with the nervous system, triggering a calming, anti-pain response, facilitating faster tissue repair. Additionally, it helps to release stored trauma and emotions that the body is holding onto.
What Can I Expect?
Your first visit includes a full evaluation and a customized acupuncture treatment. A tongue and pulse diagnosis helps your practitioner find patterns related to your symptoms.
Acupuncture needles are extremely thin (about the width of a hair), and treatment is gentle, safe, and tailored to your comfort level and goals. Most people find the experience deeply relaxing and may even fall asleep during the session.
Real People Dr. Lilli has Helped
"I saw Dr. Lilli recently and from the moment I walked in, I felt so comfortable and at ease. She has this calm, welcoming energy that made it easy to open up — I felt seen, heard, and understood within minutes. I really appreciated how she explained everything about NET and muscle testing in a way that made total sense. It didn’t feel intimidating or heavy, just really supportive and eye-opening. I left feeling lighter and honestly more connected to myself. If you’re looking for someone who truly listens and creates a safe, healing space, I’d definitely recommend booking with Dr. Lilli!"
Ashley S.
"Dr. Lilli is so welcoming, knowledgeable, cutting edge and easy to relate to. I really enjoyed her approach to homeopathy as balancing things instead of taking "endless supplements." She is affordable and available! I didn't even have to wait weeks to see her! She also practices NET which is a way of alleviating emotional trauma through what I found to be similar to muscle testing. I enjoyed having my food intolerance Method done so I can avoid what food categories my "genes" don't agree with. The method was a simple mail in blood sample!! This was so much easier than the food sensitivities test I took at another NMD. I highly recommend her and her colleagues at Hope and Healing!!"
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"So excited to find a group of caring individuals who truly listen, work to find answers, and really support their clients. I had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Lilli to try a session of NET. What a cool experience! It was amazing to discover the things I was holding onto that I hadn’t realized were there. Such a beautiful process and Dr. Lilli made everything so comfortable. I highly recommend this group if you are looking for new ways to heal the body, mind and soul."
Kindra G.
Acupuncture Frequently Asked Questions
The number of sessions varies depending on your concerns, how long symptoms have been present, and your body’s response to treatment. Some people notice changes quickly, while others benefit from a short series of treatments to create longer-lasting balance.
Meet Dr. Lilli Niester - Naturopathic Doctor in Scottsdale, AZ
Dr. Lilli Niester is a Naturopathic Doctor with a focus on holistic mental health care. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and Psychology and graduated as valedictorian from Sonoran University of Health Sciences (formerly SCNM) with a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine.
Her passion for holistic mental healthcare began at age 15 during a transformative week-long Ala-teen program, where she first understood the profound impact of mental illness and trauma, particularly in adolescents. This experience inspired a lifelong mission to seek alternative healing therapies, ultimately leading her to naturopathic medicine and the integrative power of mind, body, and spirit healing.
Dr. Lilli is a licensed Naturopathic Physician in Arizona.
She has received additional training and is certified in:
- NET (Neuro Emotional Technique)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
Dr. Lilli has memberships in: