Did you know certain acupoints can stimulate your brain’s natural healing processes? At Victoria Healing Space in Victoria, BC, we integrate acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to support emotional wellness, mental clarity, and overall balance.
A 2025 study from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine found that electroacupuncture at just two points significantly reversed depression-like symptoms in animal models by boosting BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) — a critical chemical for mood, memory, and emotional healing.
Electroacupuncture at GV20 (Baihui) and Yintang led to:
Increased energy and movement
Improved mood and motivation
Enhanced brain plasticity through elevated BDNF, TrkB, and tPA
These findings highlight how acupuncture and acupressure can support your emotional and neurological health naturally.
Try these points daily to support emotional wellness:
GV20 (Baihui) – located at the top of the head, in line with the tips of the ears
Yintang – between the eyebrows, known as the “third eye”
How to do it:
Press gently with your fingertips for 1–2 minutes per point
Breathe slowly and deeply, letting your nervous system relax
Repeat daily to enhance mood, focus, and emotional resilience
These points are traditionally used in acupuncture to help with:
Anxiety
Insomnia
Depression
Mental fatigue
BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor)
Acts as fertilizer for your brain, helping neurons grow, heal, and connect
Low BDNF = higher risk of depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms
High BDNF = improved mood, cognitive clarity, and resilience
TrkB (Tropomyosin receptor kinase B)
The receptor that receives BDNF’s healing signals. Activation boosts brain repair, especially in emotional centers like the hippocampus and brainstem
tPA (Tissue-type Plasminogen Activator)
This enzyme converts BDNF from inactive to active form. Acupuncture increases tPA levels, helping the brain activate its own mood-enhancing chemistry
Find a quiet space
Press GV20 and Yintang for 1–2 minutes each
Breathe deeply and gently, allowing your nervous system to relax
Practicing this daily can support your emotional balance, mental clarity, and overall well-being
Curious about how acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can support your emotional, neurological, and energetic healing? Book a session at Victoria Healing Space today and experience natural, personalized care in Victoria, BC
Jianfu Ma et al., Mechanisms of Acupuncture in Treating Depression, Chinese Medicine, 2025
