Your heart and circulatory system are at the center of your overall well-being. When blood flow is sluggish or tension builds within the body, you may notice symptoms such as fatigue, high blood pressure, palpitations, or cold hands and feet. These signs often point to an imbalance affecting your cardiovascular health and energy circulation.
At Advanced Acupuncture in Hollywood, FL, we specialize in Heart Health Support — using acupuncture to encourage smoother circulation, regulate blood pressure, and calm the stress that often strains the heart. Under our care we treatment targets the underlying patterns that cause cardiovascular imbalance, restoring harmony between your heart, energy (Qi), and emotions.
This holistic approach helps relieve symptoms, improve vitality, and support long-term cardiovascular wellness—naturally and without medication.

Dr. Jason Chung Tsai



Acupuncture helps the body find its natural rhythm again. By stimulating specific points along the body’s energy pathways (meridians), acupuncture improves circulation, relieves tension, and supports the body’s self-regulation.
For heart and circulatory conditions, acupuncture works on several levels:






Each session is designed to meet your individual needs. Over time, regular acupuncture helps your body move away from tension and fatigue, allowing the heart to function with greater ease and strength.
Every acupuncture session for heart and circulatory support begins with understanding you — your symptoms, lifestyle, and the patterns that may be affecting your body’s balance.
Personalized Consultation:
We begins by understanding your symptoms, lifestyle, and overall health history.
Pulse & Energy Assessment:
Gentle pulse reading and observation help identify imbalances in blood flow or energy (Qi).
Targeted Acupuncture:
Fine, sterile needles are placed at specific points connected to the heart, circulation, and relaxation.
Deep Relaxation:
Most patients feel calm, light, and centered during and after each session.
Supportive Therapies:
May include cupping, herbal medicine, or simple lifestyle suggestions to enhance results.
Gradual Balance:
Each visit helps improve circulation, reduce stress, and strengthen your heart’s natural rhythm.

Acupuncture for heart and circulatory health offers gentle yet noticeable improvements over time. Patients often report feeling more balanced, relaxed, and energized as their body begins to function in harmony again.
Each person’s progress is unique, but with regular sessions, many notice lasting improvements in both physical and emotional well-being — feeling lighter, stronger, and more in tune with their body.

| Disorder Category | Medical Condition | Clinical Description | Health Risks & Effects | TCM Treatment Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circulatory Blockages | Blood Clots (Thrombus) | Solid mass formed when blood coagulates inside a vessel or chamber. | May lead to blood flow blockage, affecting oxygen or nutrient supply to organs. | Can enable healthy blood flow, remove stagnation, harmonize Qi and blood to prevent congestion. |
| Embolism | Clot or debris that travels to a location and blocks blood flow. | Sudden vessel damage, pulmonary embolism, or stroke. | Removes smooth, promotes support, improves blood flow, dissolves blockages and clears stasis. | |
| Thrombosis | Formation of a clot in a blood vessel. | Deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. | Regulates blood flow, reduces stagnation, prevents clot formation by balancing Qi and blood. | |
| Circulation / Vascular | Raynaud's Syndrome | Narrowing of arteries in hands/feet due to cold or stress. | Tissue death, color skin, digit pain. | Warms Yang Qi, enhances blood flow, nourishes the extremities, improves flow to the digits. |
| Varicose Veins | Enlarged or twisted veins, often in legs. | Leg pain, swelling, heaviness, skin changes. | Strengthens Qi, promotes smooth flow, reduces swelling, relieves stagnation, and supports veins. | |
| Heart and Blood Vessel Muscle | Irregular Heartbeat (Arrhythmia) | Irregular or abnormal heart rhythm. | Irregular heart rhythm, palpitations, or stroke. | Calms Shen (spirit), regulates heart Qi, nourishes blood, stabilizes rhythm. |
| Stroke | Sudden loss of brain function due to blood vessel blockage or rupture. | Impaired blood flow, organ dysfunction, paralysis, or death. | Reduces inflammation, promotes nerve repair, improves blood flow to the brain. | |
| Vascular Changes | Aneurysm | Bulging or ballooning in a weakened artery wall. | Internal bleeding or rupture. | Supports vessel wall integrity, nourishes Yin, calms liver Yang to prevent rupture. |
| Carotid Stenosis | Narrowing of carotid arteries (neck region). | Reduced blood flow to brain. | Dissolves phlegm and blood stasis, clears blockages, nourishes blood and Qi, improves cerebral circulation. | |
| Giant Cells | Inflammation of arteries, often in head or neck. | High blood pressure, reduced vessel flexibility. | Clears heat, reduces inflammation, promotes vessel health. | |
| Internal Reactions | Inflammation | Swelling of tissue and blood vessels, often due to infection or injury. | Swelling, heat, pain, redness. | Clears heat, reduces inflammation, promotes healing, resolves toxins. |
| Ischemia | Reduced or lack of blood flow to tissue or organs. | Myocardial infarction, stroke, or tissue death. | Moves Qi and blood, clears blockages, nourishes organs, prevents tissue damage. | |
| Hemorrhage | Uncontrolled bleeding. | Hypovolemic shock, organ damage. | Stops bleeding, strengthens Spleen Qi, consolidates blood, nourishes Yin. | |
| Artery System | Arterial Calcification | Hardening of arteries due to calcium deposits. | Reduced blood flow, heart attack or stroke. | Dissolves calcification, promotes circulation, softens vessels, improves blood flow. |
| Atherosclerosis | Buildup of plaque (fats, cholesterol) in artery walls. | Narrowed vessels, reduced blood flow, heart attack. | Dissolves phlegm, reduces dampness, clears blood stasis, improves circulation, lowers cholesterol. | |
| Peripheral Arterial Disease | Narrowed arteries in limbs, reducing blood flow. | Pain, claudication, tissue death. | Warms channels, promotes blood flow, relieves pain, prevents tissue damage. | |
| Heart Muscle Damage | Heart Myocardial Infarction | Heart attack due to blocked blood flow to heart muscle. | Heart tissue damage, heart failure. | Moves Qi and blood, strengthens heart, nourishes heart Yin, prevents further damage. |
| Ischemic (Coronary Artery Disease) | Reduced blood flow to heart muscle due to narrowed arteries. | Chest pain, shortness of breath, heart attack. | Opens chest, moves Qi, dissolves phlegm, improves coronary circulation, strengthens heart. | |
| Heart Disorders | Heart Disease (Coronary Artery Disease) | Narrowing or blocked arteries that supply blood to the heart. | Irregular heart rhythm, heart attack. | Regulates the heart, strengthens Qi, clears blockages, improves blood flow to heart. |
| Heart Failure (Cardiac Failure) | Heart muscle failure to pump blood efficiently. | Heart failure, congestion in lungs. | Regulates Qi, strengthens heart Yang, reduces fluid retention, improves cardiac function. | |
| Increasing Efficiency | Improving heart's ability to pump blood. | Reduced efficiency. | Tonifies Qi and Yang, strengthens heart, improves overall cardiovascular function. |
Heart and circulatory concerns can appear in many different ways — sometimes as subtle signs, other times as persistent discomfort that affects daily life.
We commonly support patients dealing with:
Each person’s experience is unique. Rather than treating only symptoms, we focus on understanding the root cause — whether it stems from stress, energy stagnation, emotional strain, or lifestyle factors — and gently guide the body back to balance through acupuncture and holistic care.
Your heart deserves care that supports both body and mind. Acupuncture offers a natural way to restore balance, improve circulation, and help you feel more at ease from within.
If you’ve been struggling with heart or circulatory symptoms, know that there’s a gentle, effective path forward.
Schedule your acupuncture consultation at Advanced Acupuncture in Hollywood, FL today, and take the first step toward lasting heart health and inner balance.

Yes — acupuncture can naturally improve circulation, reduce stress, and support the cardiovascular system’s balance. It complements conventional care by helping the body regulate blood flow, lower tension, and restore energy balance.
Yes, it’s safe. Acupuncture is noninvasive and can be used alongside prescribed treatments. During your first visit, we will review your medical history and medications to ensure your sessions are completely safe and personalized.
Stress increases muscle tension and constricts blood vessels, making it harder for your heart to function smoothly. Acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system, easing emotional strain and creating a calmer internal rhythm that supports heart health.
No. Acupuncture needles are very fine and gentle — most patients feel only a soft tap or mild tingling, followed by deep relaxation or even light drowsiness during treatment.