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The clinic in Vilnius is a pioneer in oncology acupuncture, offering integrative treatments that provide relief and well-being for patients undergoing cancer treatment. We combine tradition and science to deliver personalized and compassionate care, prioritizing the quality of life and comfort of our patients.
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Oncological Acupuncture
Oncological acupuncture is a specialized branch of traditional Chinese medicine tailored to complement conventional cancer treatments and enhance patients' overall well-being. This integrative approach is particularly effective in managing a range of chemotherapy-related side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, peripheral neuropathy, pain, and insomnia. By stimulating specific acupuncture points, this technique helps regulate the body's energy flow (Qi), reduce inflammation, and promote natural healing mechanisms. Research has shown that oncological acupuncture can also help alleviate anxiety, improve appetite, and enhance sleep quality, making it a valuable non-invasive therapy for improving the physical and emotional resilience of patients during and after cancer treatment.
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Acupuncture for Fertility
Fertility acupuncture integrates the principles of traditional Chinese medicine to support individuals and couples in their journey to conceive. This practice promotes hormonal balance, improves blood flow to reproductive organs, and reduces stress—key factors in enhancing the success of fertility treatments.
It’s important to note that acupuncture is not just for women. Men can also benefit, especially during fertility treatments, as more than 40% of infertility cases are linked to male factors, another 40% to gynecological causes, and nearly 30% remain unexplained.
While research on the effectiveness of acupuncture for fertility is still ongoing, the positive feedback and personal experiences of countless patients are highly encouraging. Additionally, acupuncture’s ability to promote relaxation and reduce stress plays a crucial role in supporting the success of fertility treatments, making it a gentle yet powerful tool on this journey
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Acupuncture for Addiction
Acupuncture is a natural, supportive therapy that plays a valuable role in addiction recovery by addressing both physical and emotional aspects of the healing process. Through the stimulation of specific points on the body, acupuncture helps reduce cravings, alleviate withdrawal symptoms, and promote emotional balance. This holistic approach complements traditional treatments by fostering relaxation, enhancing mood regulation, and supporting overall well-being. Research suggests that acupuncture can also help manage stress, improve sleep, and restore a sense of inner calm, making it a powerful tool in the recovery journey.
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Acupuncture for Sleep
Acupuncture is a natural and effective approach to improving sleep quality. By targeting specific points on the body, it helps reduce stress, balance hormones, and calm the mind, promoting relaxation and deeper, more restorative sleep.
Studies show that acupuncture is also associated with an increase in melatonin, a hormone crucial for the sleep cycle. During sleep, the pineal gland releases melatonin into the bloodstream, and urine tests after acupuncture sessions often show elevated levels of this substance.
By combining science and the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture offers a holistic path to treating insomnia and other sleep disorders, providing not only more peaceful nights but also greater overall well-being
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Acupunture for Mental health
Millions of people worldwide struggle with depression each year, facing a range of emotional and physical challenges that impact their quality of life. Acupuncture offers a natural and effective way to support mental health by alleviating symptoms such as anxiety, fatigue, and insomnia. By stimulating specific points on the body, acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system, balance neurotransmitters, and promote the release of endorphins, fostering emotional stability and a sense of well-being.
Research suggests that acupuncture can complement traditional treatments for depression, enhancing their effectiveness while reducing reliance on medication. This holistic approach not only targets the symptoms of depression but also addresses its root causes, offering a pathway to improved mental, emotional, and physical health.
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Acupuncture for Stress Relief
Acupuncture is a highly effective therapy for reducing stress by targeting specific points on the body. This natural treatment works to calm the nervous system, release muscle tension, and promote deep relaxation. By restoring the flow of energy (Qi), acupuncture helps enhance mental clarity, improve emotional balance, and alleviate the physical effects of stress. It supports overall well-being by helping you feel more centered, grounded, and at ease, providing a holistic approach to managing the pressures of daily life.
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Acupuncture for Skin Health
Acupuncture can significantly improve skin health by enhancing circulation and promoting healing. By targeting specific points on the body, it helps balance the body’s energy, reduce inflammation, and address skin conditions like acne. This holistic approach not only supports a radiant complexion but also regenerates collagen, leaving the skin looking brighter, smoother, and with fewer wrinkles.
Due to its ability to stimulate collagen production and rejuvenate the skin, acupuncture is often referred to as "natural Botox." It helps reduce the signs of aging while promoting overall skin vitality and a youthful glow. This natural treatment offers a safe and effective alternative for those seeking to improve their skin’s appearance and health
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Acupuncture for Women's health
Acupuncture supports women's health by addressing hormonal imbalances, menstrual cramps, and menopause symptoms. It helps relieve pain, reduce hot flashes, regulate the menstrual cycle, improve fertility, and promote overall well-being. By balancing the body's energy, acupuncture reduces stress and supports a more vibrant and balanced life.
This natural approach not only helps alleviate common women’s health issues but also enhances fertility and supports a healthier, more harmonious daily life. With its ability to restore balance and improve overall wellness, acupuncture offers a holistic solution for women at all stages of life
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Types of Acupuncture: Techniques and Benefits
Our team
The face behind our exceptional
service
Nadja Gircis Satyro graduated from medical school in Brazil in 2008 and has been practicing acupuncture in Vilnius since 2019. She completed her surgical and urological training in England and Germany, and later advanced her acupuncture education at the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS) in London, where she now serves as an acupuncture mentor.
In addition to her clinical work, Nadja has been teaching acupuncture at Klaipeda University since 2024. She brings 15 years of experience in surgery and urology together with over 6 years of specialized training and practice in acupuncture, integrating both fields to provide safe, evidence-based, and comprehensive patient care.
As a licensed medical acupuncturist (acupuncture physician), Nadja incorporates acupuncture into modern clinical practice to help patients reduce pain, improve overall health, and enhance quality of life. Her approach is holistic yet medically grounded, complementing contemporary Western medicine with effective therapeutic techniques.
Nadja actively continues her professional development by participating in international conferences, congresses, and advanced training courses in Lithuania and abroad. This ongoing education ensures that she remains up to date with the latest scientific research, acupuncture methods, and integrative medicine innovations, while also contributing to the recognition of acupuncture as a respected, evidence-based medical specialty.
Her clinical expertise includes ear (auricular) acupuncture, aesthetic and facial acupuncture, detoxification protocols based on the NADA model, Chinese scalp acupuncture, and Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA).
Nadja currently specializes in providing acupuncture support for oncology patients. She is fluent in Lithuanian, English, German, and Portuguese, and has an understanding of Spanish, allowing her to communicate effectively with a diverse international patient community.
Nadja Gircis
Medical Specialist in Acupuncture
Reviews
What our patients say about us
Dr. Nadja’s clinic is a place filled with warmth and professionalism. From my very first visit, I felt confident and reassured, and the results of the acupuncture truly surprised me. I sincerely recommend it!
Shimrit D.
Dr. Nadja gives special attention to each patient. Acupuncture has helped me a lot with pain and anxiety. It's a place where I feel good and truly heard.
Ella H.
Dr. Nadja’s care goes beyond conventional medicine. She truly listens and heals with empathy. Acupuncture has become an essential part of my well-being.
Amanda B.
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What makes us different
At Akumed Clinic, we strive to provide exceptional, evidence-based care by combining the achievements of modern medicine with the wisdom of traditional therapeutic methods.
Dr. Nadja Gircis adheres to the principle — fully aligned with Lithuanian law — that acupuncture may only be performed by licensed, highly qualified medical professionals. This requirement is established in the Order of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Lithuania (18 May 2021, No. V-1124), which regulates the provision of acupuncture services within complementary and alternative healthcare. The official document is available at the Lithuanian government website.
This ensures that the therapy is delivered safely, responsibly and effectively, with a full understanding of its benefits, limitations and potential risks. Under Dr. Nadja’s guidance, acupuncture is not viewed as a standalone treatment — it is integrated as a meaningful and valuable complement to conventional medicine, offering holistic support throughout the entire healing process.
Our clinic is distinguished by its individualized approach — every patient is unique, and the treatment is always adapted to their condition, needs and goals.
Acupuncture treatment sessions typically last between 45 minutes and one hour.
During the procedure, we explain each step in detail: how acupuncture works, what stages are involved and what you can expect throughout the session.
Our goal is to provide clarity, safety and confidence, ensuring that you feel comfortable, calm and well-informed throughout the entire therapeutic process.
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Parking
We offer convenient parking options around our location:
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Free street parking: You can park for free on the street, either directly in front or in the nearby area, as available.
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Lidl: If you prefer, you can use the Lidl parking lot, located nearby, offering convenience and security.
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Yellow zone: Alternatively, you can park in the yellow zones in the surrounding area, with charges according to local rates.
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Important Notice:
Our doors are open to connect with you.
If you’d like to visit, simply send me an email, give me a call, or drop me a message — I’ll be happy to get back to you as soon as possible.
The space is already alive with teaching and community activities.
We have also begun hosting inspiring gatherings that explore the meeting point of medicine, wellness, and spirituality. These events are open to everyone interested in healing as a personal and holistic journey. They are part of our mission to promote integrative medicine and to create a place of learning, growth, and genuine connection.
What is medical acupuncture ?
Acupuncture is a gentle, evidence-based treatment method that helps restore the body’s balance and natural healing mechanisms. At Akumed Clinic in Vilnius, we apply acupuncture based on contemporary medical research, safety, and an individual approach to each person. It is not just the insertion of needles – it is a subtle method of balancing the nervous system, circulation, hormonal activity and emotional state, supporting the person as a whole.
During an acupuncture session, Dr. Nadja Gircis uses very thin, sterile, single-use medical acupuncture needles, which are gently inserted into specific points on the body and left in place for a short period of time to activate the body’s natural healing mechanisms. Typically, 4–5 acupuncture points are stimulated during a procedure, but the exact number depends on the patient’s condition, symptom intensity and treatment goals. For some patients, only a few points are sufficient, whereas in other cases more points may be activated if needed to achieve the best therapeutic result.
At the beginning of treatment, sessions are usually performed once a week, and in cases of acute pain or active symptoms – up to twice a week. A typical course of acupuncture consists of 6 sessions, but at Akumed Clinic the treatment plan is always tailored individually, taking into account the patient’s condition and the body’s response to therapy.
Acupuncture activates nerve receptors in the skin, muscles and deeper tissues, triggering a complex response in the body. Studies show that it stimulates the release of the body’s natural pain-relieving substances – endorphins, serotonin and other neurotransmitters – in the spinal cord and brain structures. This alters the transmission and perception of pain signals in the brain, so pain becomes weaker or easier to control.
The effects of acupuncture are not only local – they influence the entire body. As a result, patients often report general relief, improved cognitive function (clearer thinking and better concentration), more restful sleep and reduced tension. Modern research indicates that acupuncture can affect many body systems: it can regulate nervous system activity, reduce muscle tone, balance hormone production, improve blood circulation, modulate allergic processes, and support the function of the respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.
Methods similar to acupuncture have been used to support human health for more than 5,000 years. A systematic, clearly described treatment method developed in the Far East and was first introduced to Europe in the 17th century. However, interest in acupuncture in the West significantly increased only in the 1970s, when travel and collaboration restrictions between East and West were eased, allowing broader exchange of medical knowledge.
Over the past 30–40 years, interest in acupuncture among the public and the medical community has grown markedly, leading to intensive scientific research worldwide. Modern imaging studies (MRI, fMRI, PET) have shown that acupuncture induces changes in brain activity, particularly in areas responsible for processing pain, stress and emotions. These insights help us better understand the mechanisms of acupuncture and expand the possibilities of integrating it alongside conventional medicine.
Today, acupuncture is integrated into the practice of many hospitals, pain clinics, rehabilitation centers and medical institutions across Europe and the United States, as well as in Brazil. It is also recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and included in various international clinical guidelines, where acupuncture is recognized as a safe and effective complementary treatment method. It is increasingly offered by licensed healthcare professionals in both the public and private sectors as a safe and effective adjunct to standard medical care.
Before starting an acupuncture course, the physician must ensure that all necessary investigations have been performed and that serious or potentially dangerous conditions requiring other medical treatment approaches have been ruled out. Only thorough assessment and accurate diagnosis allow acupuncture to be applied safely, responsibly and effectively.
Healing is
a personal journey. Believe in the process!
What conditions respond
to acupuncture?
Acupuncture has been shown to be effective for a wide range of painful conditions and is often used for short-term relief of musculoskeletal pain, including chronic low back and neck pain, knee osteoarthritis pain, migraines and tension headaches, and temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Some other situations in which acupuncture may be used are: improving the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, overactive bladder syndrome; shoulder pain; post-operative nausea and vomiting.
Research into acupuncture as a medical treatment has grown exponentially in the last 20 years, increasing at twice the rate of research into conventional biomedicine. During this period, more than 13,000 studies have been conducted in 60 countries, including hundreds of meta-analyses that summarise the results of thousands of human and animal studies.
Over a 27-year period, they found 2189 positive recommendations for acupuncture for 204 health problems, mainly in guidelines published in North America, Europe and Australia and Asia. These official recommendations indicate that the evidence for acupuncture is now accepted by medical experts and that acupuncture is no longer an 'alternative'. In fact, this new data shows that acupuncture is one of the most widely recommended treatments in modern medicine.
Before
Upon arriving at our clinic, you will be personally welcomed by Dr. Nadja, who will assist you with filling out the medical history forms and explain the Acupuncture method through a brief presentation. Before starting, Dr. Nadja will attentively listen to your concerns and well-being goals, personalising the treatment to your needs.
During
During the session, she will carefully apply acupuncture techniques, adjusting the treatment as necessary to ensure the best results. By the end, you will feel a sense of renewal and balance, with Dr. Nadja monitoring your progress to optimize your well-being journey.
After
After the session, you will receive a personalized treatment plan and answers to any questions in the waiting area.