1
Initial Consultation
We review your health history, lifestyle, diet and migraine patterns.
Migraine & Headache Relief
Acupuncture for Migraines in Hollywood, FL
Acupuncture treats the pattern behind migraines rather than the pain once an attack starts, so attacks become less frequent and less severe. Dr. Tsai has practised in Hollywood, FL for 25 years. Patients notice improvement after 2 to 3 sessions, and no medication is required.
- 25years of clinical experience
- 2-3sessions to notice improvement
- 6-10sessions for chronic migraines
- 0medication required
Understanding migraines
What causes migraines, and how does acupuncture treat them?
Migraines stem from four interacting causes: stress, muscle tension, hormonal shifts and nervous system sensitivity. Left unaddressed, the pattern repeats, with the same triggers producing the same attacks. Acupuncture treats the pattern rather than the individual attack.
Dr. Tsai applies Traditional Chinese Medicine principles to identify the energy imbalance behind your migraines, then builds a plan aimed at reducing how often they happen. He holds a Doctor of Oriental Medicine degree from Taiwan and a Florida certification as an Acupuncture Physician, and patients notice improvement after 2 to 3 sessions.
Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Taiwan
Certified Acupuncture Physician, Florida
25+ years of clinical experience
Sterile, single-use needles every visit
Same-week appointments
Most insurance accepted
25 years of experience
Licensed in Florida
Our process
What happens during migraine treatment?
Migraine treatment runs in five steps: initial consultation, TCM diagnosis, the acupuncture session, adjunct therapies and follow-up care. Dr. Tsai reviews your health history, lifestyle, diet and migraine patterns before choosing any point.
2
Diagnosis
Using TCM principles, we identify the energy imbalance behind your headaches.
3
Acupuncture Session
Fine, sterile needles are placed at specific points to calm the nervous system.
4
Adjunct Therapies
Cupping or herbal medicine are added depending on your pattern.
5
Follow-Up Care
We design a personalized maintenance plan to sustain long-term results.
The evidence
Why do migraine attacks become less frequent?
Attacks become less frequent because acupuncture triggers endorphin release, regulates the neurotransmitters involved in pain signaling, and calms an overactive nervous system. Traditional Chinese Medicine describes the same pattern as Liver Qi stagnation disturbing the head.
Backed by science and tradition
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, migraines link to Liver Qi stagnation or rising energy that disturbs the head - patterns tied to stress, poor sleep and hormonal shifts.
Modern research shows acupuncture triggers endorphin release, regulates neurotransmitters involved in pain signaling, and calms an overactive nervous system. Those three mechanisms explain why attacks become less frequent and less severe.
Read common questionsHow acupuncture helps migraines
A treatment plan targets the pattern behind your migraines, not the pain once an attack has started.
- Reduces how often migraine attacks occur
- Shortens and softens the episodes that do happen
- Calms the nervous system and eases muscle tension in the neck and shoulders
- Improves sleep and lowers the stress that triggers attacks
- Supports mental clarity and energy between episodes
Why choose us
Why do migraine patients choose this clinic?
Patients choose it for care built around their own triggers, 25 years of hands-on experience, and a calm space to reset. The plan targets the pattern behind the migraines, not the pain once it starts.
01
Care built around your triggers
We examine your stress load, sleep, diet and hormonal patterns to find what is driving your migraines.
- Root-cause focus
- Personalized plans
- TCM diagnosis
02
25 years of hands-on experience
Dr. Tsai brings 25 years of clinical practice treating chronic headache and migraine patients.
- 25+ years experience
- Certified physician
- Globally recognized
03
A calm space to reset
A quiet, modern clinic in Hollywood, FL designed to lower stress during and between visits.
- Sterile equipment
- Insurance accepted
- Hollywood, FL location
In-network with most major plans
We accept your insurance
Don't see your plan? Call (954) 987-6988 — we will check it for you before you book.
Not sure acupuncture is right for your migraines?Call and describe your pattern - no charge, no pressure, no obligation to book.Call (954) 987-6988
How many sessions will I need for migraines?
Patients notice improvement after 2 to 3 sessions. Chronic or frequent migraines take 6 to 10 treatments before reassessing.
- First improvement: 2-3 sessions
- Chronic or frequent migraines: 6-10 treatments
- Maintenance: a personalized plan set at follow-up
Does it hurt?
Acupuncture does not hurt. The needles are about the width of a human hair, so most people barely feel them, and find the sessions relaxing.
Can acupuncture prevent future migraines, not just treat one that has started?
Yes. A full treatment plan reduces the frequency, duration and intensity of future attacks rather than easing pain once a migraine begins.
Is acupuncture safe to use alongside my migraine medication?
Yes - acupuncture is used alongside prescribed migraine medication. Tell Dr. Tsai what you are currently taking so your plan is coordinated with your prescribing doctor.
Are there side effects?
Side effects are rare and mild. Some patients notice light bruising at a needle site or temporary fatigue after a session. A licensed acupuncturist performs every treatment.
What happens the night after a session?
Better sleep and reduced muscle tension in the neck and shoulders. Both lower the odds of an attack, which is why the night after treatment matters as much as the session itself.
Start your healing journey today
Free consultation | Same-week appointments | Most insurance accepted