Regulate the Nervous System. Restore the Whole Body.
Supporting hormonal health, pain relief, emotional well-being, and deeper healing through acupuncture, bodywork, and nervous system care.
Nervous system regulation is the process of helping the body shift out of chronic stress and survival mode so it can return to balance, healing, and restoration.
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When the nervous system is stuck in chronic stress, the body stays in survival mode. This can affect sleep, digestion, hormones, pain levels, mood, and emotional resilience. Over time, the body begins to feel “on edge,” depleted, or disconnected.
Nervous system regulation matters because it helps the body shift out of this chronic stress state so systems responsible for healing, repair, and balance can function more efficiently.
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A regulated nervous system doesn’t mean the absence of stress—it means your body can move through stress and return to balance more easily.
This may feel like: deeper sleep, steadier energy, improved digestion, less reactivity, clearer thinking, softer emotional responses, and a greater sense of safety and presence in your body.
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Acupuncture works by stimulating specific points on the body that communicate directly with the nervous system. This can help shift the body out of a stress response and into a more regulated state associated with rest, digestion, and repair.
Over time, acupuncture can support improved stress resilience, better sleep, reduced pain, more stable mood, and a greater sense of groundedness in the body.
A dysregulated nervous system may feel like:
Chronic stress or a sense of nervous system overwhelm
Anxiety, burnout, or difficulty slowing down
Physical pain, tension, or stored stress in the body
Irregular cycles, PMS, or hormonal imbalances
Fatigue, poor sleep, or waking up unrested
Emotional heaviness, mental overload, or feeling disconnected
Perimenopausal symptoms or hormonal transitions
If this feels familiar, you are not alone. These are often signs that the nervous system is carrying more stress than it can fully process, and the body begins expressing that load through physical, emotional, and hormonal symptoms.
What we work on together
In session, we focus on helping your system shift out of chronic stress patterns and back into a more regulated state. This supports your body in finding steadiness, improving resilience, and restoring a more natural rhythm over time.
A deeper lens through Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine looks beyond symptoms to understand the underlying patterns affecting the nervous system, hormones, digestion, immune function, and emotional well-being.
Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, we work with the whole system—supporting regulation, restoration, and long-term balance.
Did you know?
Symptoms like anxiety, fatigue, chronic tension, pain, hormonal imbalances, and poor sleep often begin with nervous system dysregulation—not just isolated physical symptoms.
When the body stays in a constant state of stress, survival mode, or depletion, it can affect hormones, digestion, immune function, emotional balance, and the body’s natural ability to heal.
Traditional Chinese Medicine views the nervous system as deeply connected to the whole body—what shows up physically is often a reflection of deeper imbalance beneath the surface.
By supporting the body as a whole, acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system, restore internal balance, and create lasting relief from both physical and emotional symptoms.
HOW I SUPPORT NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION
Women’s Health
Support for PMS, painful periods, irregular cycles, perimenopause, hormonal imbalances, and cycle regulation through acupuncture, herbs, and nervous system support.
Pain + Stress Relief
For neck pain, back pain, tension patterns, headaches, stress-related fatigue, and physical symptoms rooted in nervous system overload.
Autoimmune + Chronic Conditions
Support for inflammation, sinus issues, chronic fatigue, immune dysregulation, and conditions where the body feels stuck in survival mode.
Psycho-Emotional + Burnout Support
For anxiety, insomnia, overwhelm, emotional heaviness, burnout, and stress patterns stored deeply in the body and nervous system.
WORK WITH BRENDA
Personalized treatments designed to regulate the nervous system, restore physical balance, and support deeper emotional and energetic alignment.
Regulate
For women ready to restore menstrual rhythm and hormonal stability.
Acupuncture focused on Qi movement, Blood nourishment, and cycle predictability.
Best for:
PMS
Irregular periods
Perimenopause
Stress-related hormonal shifts
Restore
For physical depletion and accumulated tension.
Acupuncture with TCM bodywork to support somatic release and body tension.
Best for:
Chronic muscle tension
Burnout
Stress accumulation
Physical exhaustion
Align
For deeper recalibration during life transitions.
An integrative session combining acupuncture, bodywork, and energetic support.
Best for:
Emotional overwhelm
Burnout recovery
Life transitions
Feeling disconnected from your body
Appointments available in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
What to expect
Your first session begins with a conversation about your health history, cycle, stress levels, and current symptoms.
Treatments are personalized using acupuncture, bodywork, and Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques to support your nervous system and restore balance.
Most patients leave feeling deeply relaxed and grounded.
No prior experience with acupuncture is needed.
Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Healing is not just about symptom relief. It’s about restoring the body’s ability to regulate itself.
Through acupuncture, bodywork, and nervous system support, treatments address both the physical and energetic layers of imbalance.
What Patients Are Saying
Patient experiences with Acupuncture & Holistic Care
“I started receiving acupuncture treatments from Brenda Lee for menopause symptoms, especially trouble sleeping and heart palpitations. After a few treatments I began sleeping better and feeling more calm throughout the day. The treatments are very relaxing and the space is peaceful. I’m grateful to have found someone in Williamsburg who takes the time to listen and provide thoughtful care.”
— Maria T., Williamsburg
“I had been dealing with chronic sinusitis for about a year and nothing seemed to fully help. After just two acupuncture sessions with Brenda, my symptoms improved significantly. I’d say about 75% better already. My breathing feels clearer and the pressure in my sinuses has reduced a lot. Brenda is very attentive and the treatments are relaxing. I’m really grateful and looking forward to continuing care.”
— Javier T., Williamsburg
Meet Brenda
Hello!Brenda Lee Troncoso is a licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist specializing in women’s health, hormonal balance, and nervous system regulation.
Her work blends Traditional Chinese Medicine with a gentle, patient-centered approach that supports the body’s natural ability to regulate and heal.
She practices in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, offering acupuncture and bodywork for cycle health, stress recovery, and whole-body balance.
New to Acupuncture?
If you’ve never had acupuncture before, you’re not alone. Many of my patients come in feeling curious but unsure about what to expect.
Acupuncture uses extremely fine, sterile needles placed at specific points along the body’s meridians to support circulation, nervous system regulation, and the natural movement of qi.
Most patients experience little to no discomfort during insertion and spend the majority of the session resting deeply while the body begins to regulate and restore balance.
Treatments are always personalized, and we move at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Commonly treated concerns:
Nervous system dysregulation
Stress, anxiety, and burnout
Hormonal imbalance
PMS and cycle irregularities
Digestive imbalance
Muscle tension and chronic pain
Sleep issues and fatigue
Emotional overwhelm and mental exhaustion
Cycle Education &
Guidance
Improving your relationship with your cycle
Understanding Your Cycle through TCM
Your cycle is more than hormones — it reflects the movement of Qi, the strength of your Blood, and the state of your nervous system. Through Traditional Chinese Medicine, we begin to read your symptoms as patterns. When you understand the pattern, you can restore balance.
Acupuncture for PMS and Irregular Cycles in Williamsburg
PMS, painful periods, and irregular cycles are often signs of deeper imbalances in Qi and Blood. Learn how acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine support hormone regulation and restore menstrual rhythm naturally.
Location & Hours
South Williamsburg
Monday 10 - 7pm Tuesday 10 - 7pm Wednesday - Closed Thursday 4 - 7pm Friday - Closed Saturday 10am - 2pm Sunday 1 - 4pm
134 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11249