Anxiety, stress & sleep · Clearwater, FL
Acupuncture for Anxiety, Stress and Insomnia in Clearwater, FL
Drug-free supportive care for a mind that will not switch off, a body stuck in high alert, and nights that do not restore you. Request an appointment below. HSA and FSA accepted, free on-site parking.
A calm, coordinated approach
Stress rarely stays in your head. It shows up as a clenched jaw, shoulders that will not drop, a stomach that reacts before you do, and 3 a.m. wakeups where everything feels larger than it is.
At Acupuncture of West Florida in Clearwater, Dr. Kim Windschauer, AP treats that physical side of stress — the nervous system stuck in high alert — so the body can come down and sleep can return.
This is supportive care used alongside whatever else you have in place. We do not diagnose mental health conditions and we do not change medication. If we do not think acupuncture is the right fit for you, we will say so at the consultation.
What we treat
What people come in for
- A mind that will not switch off at night
- Trouble falling asleep or waking at the same hour
- Waking unrefreshed after a full night
- Racing heart, tight chest, shallow breathing
- Clenched jaw, neck and shoulder tension
- Irritability, short fuse, feeling wired and tired
- Stress-driven digestive upset or headaches
Why us
Why patients in Clearwater choose us
- Dr. Kim Windschauer, AP — licensed Florida acupuncture physician with more than a decade in practice in Clearwater.
- A calm, unhurried, private room — the session itself is part of the treatment.
- Sleep and anxiety treated together, because each one makes the other worse.
- Honest scope: supportive care alongside your therapist or physician, never a replacement.
- Convenient Clearwater location at 3001 Executive Drive with free on-site parking.
Our approach
How treatment works
Consultation
A conversation about your stress load, sleep pattern, energy and what you have already tried, plus an honest answer about whether acupuncture is likely to help.
Calming treatment
Points chosen to settle the nervous system, ease physical tension and support sleep, in a quiet room with time to rest.
Sleep-focused adjustments
Treatment adjusted week to week around whichever part of your night is hardest — getting to sleep, staying asleep, or waking rested.
Reassessment
A scheduled review of what has changed, with a step-down to maintenance once things settle.
The research
Evidence & guidelines
Acupuncture has been studied for anxiety symptoms and for insomnia, with trials and systematic reviews reporting improvement for some patients compared with usual care or sham treatment. Study quality varies and findings are not uniform. Acupuncture is best understood as supportive care for symptoms of stress and sleep disturbance, used alongside counseling, medical care and good sleep habits rather than in place of them.
Areas we serve
Serving West Florida
Patients travel to our Clearwater clinic from across Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay region, including:
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can acupuncture help anxiety and stress?+
Many people use acupuncture for the physical side of stress — a racing heart, tight chest and shoulders, a mind that will not switch off. Published trials report reductions in anxiety symptoms for some patients, though results vary and acupuncture is not a treatment for a diagnosed psychiatric condition. Dr. Kim will give you an honest read at your consultation.
Will it help me sleep?+
Sleep is one of the most common reasons people come in, and it is often the first thing that shifts. We look at the whole pattern — trouble falling asleep, waking at the same hour each night, or waking unrefreshed — because each responds differently.
Is this a replacement for therapy or medication?+
No. Acupuncture here is supportive care used alongside counseling, therapy or anything your physician has prescribed. We do not diagnose mental health conditions, we never advise anyone to stop or change a prescribed medication, and we are glad to work alongside your providers.
What does a session feel like?+
Most people describe a brief pinch, then a heavy, settled calm — a fair number fall asleep on the table. Sessions run about 45 minutes in a quiet, private room.
How many sessions before I notice something?+
People often feel calmer the same evening, but lasting change in sleep and baseline anxiety usually takes a short series. You get a written plan with a session count and cost at your first visit — no open-ended packages.
Do you take insurance?+
We are a self-pay practice. We provide a superbill you can submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted. Call 727-490-6060 for current pricing.
Where are you located?+
Acupuncture of West Florida is at 3001 Executive Drive, Suite 150, Clearwater, FL 33762, with free on-site parking and easy access from Safety Harbor, Largo, Dunedin, St. Petersburg and Tampa.
Request an appointment
Send your details and we'll call you back — usually within 5 minutes during business hours.
Ready to feel better?
Book a consultation with Dr. Kim Windschauer, AP.
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3001 Executive Drive, Suite 150
Clearwater, FL 33762
Mon–Fri · By appointment
Ready to feel better — naturally?
Book a consultation with Dr. Kim Windschauer, AP. We'll listen to what's going on and tell you honestly whether acupuncture can help.
Sleep better and feel less wound up
Book a consultation with Dr. Kim. You will get an honest answer before you book any treatment.