Acupuncture for IBS in Indian Trail, NC
Bloating, cramping, urgency, constipation or diarrhea can make every day unpredictable. Acupuncture offers a gentle, drug-free way to calm the gut and ease IBS symptoms, alongside the care you already get from your doctor.
Every visit is one-on-one with Tamara Koltun, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., ADS, at our Indian Trail office.
Common IBS symptoms we help with
How acupuncture may help
Acupuncture is thought to help regulate the gut-brain connection, calm intestinal spasms, and reduce the stress and anxiety that often trigger flare-ups. Tamara may also suggest gentle dietary and lifestyle changes to support your treatment.
What the research shows
A 2026 review in the journal Gastroenterology combined 12 clinical trials with more than 1,100 people with IBS. Those who received real acupuncture were about 60% more likely to report meaningful symptom relief than those who received placebo (sham) acupuncture, with benefits that lasted after treatment ended. The authors noted the studies varied in quality and called for larger trials. Read our article on natural approaches to IBS →
What to expect
Working with your doctor
Acupuncture works alongside your medical care, not instead of it. See your doctor promptly for blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, fever, or symptoms that wake you at night, since these are not typical of IBS.
Ready to feel more comfortable?
Call 704-651-9585 or send us a message. We welcome patients from Indian Trail, Matthews, Monroe, Mint Hill, Waxhaw, Weddington and the greater Charlotte area.
Every visit is one-on-one with Tamara Koltun, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., ADS, at our Indian Trail office.
Common IBS symptoms we help with
- Abdominal pain and cramping
- Bloating and gas
- Diarrhea-predominant IBS (IBS-D)
- Constipation-predominant IBS (IBS-C)
- Mixed IBS and digestive discomfort triggered by stress
How acupuncture may help
Acupuncture is thought to help regulate the gut-brain connection, calm intestinal spasms, and reduce the stress and anxiety that often trigger flare-ups. Tamara may also suggest gentle dietary and lifestyle changes to support your treatment.
What the research shows
A 2026 review in the journal Gastroenterology combined 12 clinical trials with more than 1,100 people with IBS. Those who received real acupuncture were about 60% more likely to report meaningful symptom relief than those who received placebo (sham) acupuncture, with benefits that lasted after treatment ended. The authors noted the studies varied in quality and called for larger trials. Read our article on natural approaches to IBS →
What to expect
- First visit: Tamara reviews your symptoms, triggers, diet, medical history and current treatments.
- Treatment: You rest comfortably while the needles stay in place for about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Your plan: Digestive symptoms usually improve gradually, so care is planned as a series of visits. Tamara will recommend a schedule and track your progress with you.
Working with your doctor
Acupuncture works alongside your medical care, not instead of it. See your doctor promptly for blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, fever, or symptoms that wake you at night, since these are not typical of IBS.
Ready to feel more comfortable?
Call 704-651-9585 or send us a message. We welcome patients from Indian Trail, Matthews, Monroe, Mint Hill, Waxhaw, Weddington and the greater Charlotte area.