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About Us
Natanel (Nir) Saar, R.Ac, NLP Master Practitioner
I believe that effective healing happens when acupuncture treatment is as gentle as it is effective.
With over 17 years of clinical experience, I specialize in a constitutional approach to acupuncture. By combining precise assessment with ultra-fine needles, I help calm an overworked nervous system while addressing the underlying causes of pain and structural conditions.
I use constitutional acupuncture to balance the body's internal organ systems, creating a grounded physical foundation that supports the body's natural ability to heal.
For clients seeking support beyond physical symptoms, I offer an integrated approach that combines acupuncture with Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
This allows me to address both the physical and emotional aspects of healing.
I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients can gently process emotional experiences, reframe limiting patterns, resolve long-standing emotional triggers, and develop greater resilience and balance.
Japanese Acupuncture Reflex Map that can show us which bodily Internal Systems needs balancing
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties.
Modern medicine understands it as a disorder of pain processing, known as nociplastic pain, where the nervous system becomes more sensitive and reactive.
While there is no single identified cause, research suggests fibromyalgia develops through a combination of nervous system changes, genetic factors, and physical or emotional stressors.
Key Mechanisms
Central Sensitization
The nervous system becomes hypersensitive, amplifying normal sensations into pain and reducing the body's natural ability to calm pain signals.
Neuroinflammation
Low-level inflammation within the nervous system may contribute to ongoing pain sensitivity and fatigue.
Autonomic Nervous System Dysregulation
A chronic stress response can keep the body in a state of heightened alert, affecting sleep, energy, digestion, and emotional regulation.
Small Fiber Nerve Changes
Some individuals with fibromyalgia show signs of peripheral nerve irritation, which may contribute to ongoing pain signaling.
Common Triggers & Risk Factors
Fibromyalgia often develops when a predisposition is combined with a significant stressor, such as:
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Genetic vulnerability
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Physical trauma or injury
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Infections or post-viral conditions
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Chronic emotional stress, childhood adversity, or trauma
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Other chronic pain or autoimmune conditions
Understanding fibromyalgia as a condition involving the nervous system—not just the muscles and joints—helps guide a more comprehensive approach to healing and management.
