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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 has been practicing acupuncture in Vilnius since 2019. She completed her surgical and urological training in England and Germany and furthered her education in acupuncture at the British Medical Acupuncture Society in London, where she is currently an acupuncture mentor.
In addition to her clinical practice, Nadja has been teaching acupuncture at Klaipeda University since 2024. She brings 14 years of experience in surgery and urology, alongside 5 years of specialized training in acupuncture, to her work.
As a licensed medical acupuncturist, also known as an acupuncture physician, Nadja integrates acupuncture into comprehensive care to help patients relieve pain, improve health, and enhance their quality of life through a holistic approach that complements modern Western medicine.
Nadja Gircis Satyro actively continues her professional development by attending international conferences, congresses, and courses both in Lithuania and abroad. This ongoing education allows her to stay current with the latest advances in acupuncture techniques, research, and integrative medicine, ensuring that she contributes to the development of acupuncture as a respected, evidence-based medical specialty.
Her expertise extends to ear (auricular) acupuncture, aesthetic acupuncture, detoxification according to the NADA system, Chinese scalp acupuncture, and Yamamoto's new scalp acupuncture.
She currently specializes in acupuncture for oncology patients and is fluent in Lithuanian, English, German, and Portuguese, with an understanding of Spanish
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, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional care that combines the best of modern medicine with traditional therapies. Dr. Nadja believes that acupuncture should only be practiced by highly trained professionals who are licensed by the Lithuanian government. This ensures that the therapy is administered safely and effectively, with a comprehensive understanding of its potential risks and benefits. Under Dr. Nadja’s guidance, acupuncture is not viewed as a standalone treatment, but as a valuable complement to conventional medicine, offering holistic support throughout the healing process.
Our clinic stands out due to our personalized approach, recognizing that each patient’s needs are unique. Treatment sessions typically last between 45 minutes and one hour.
During your session, we will walk you through the treatment process step by step, explaining how it works, the stages involved, and what to expect at each phase. Our goal is to provide clarity and assurance, ensuring that you feel comfortable and well-informed throughout your entire treatment experience.
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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:
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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 involves inserting fine needles through the skin and leaving them in place for a short time, sometimes with manual or electrical stimulation. The number of needles varies, but may be as few as four or five. Treatment may be once a week at first, but it can be more frequently, twice a week for example, if required. A typical course of treatment is six to eight sessions. Each patient's case is assessed by the practitioner and treatment is tailored to the individual.
Acupuncture stimulates nerves in the skin, muscles and other tissues and can have a variety of effects. It is known to increase the release of the body's own painkillers, including endorphins and serotonin, in the pathways of the spinal cord and brain. This changes the way pain signals are received by the brain.
But more than just reducing pain, acupuncture appears to have a beneficial effect on the overall health. Patients often report an improved sense of wellbeing and better sleep after treatment. Current research shows that acupuncture can affect many systems in the body - the nervous system, muscle tone, hormone production, circulation and allergic responses, as well as the respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.
Techniques similar to acupuncture have been used for over 5000 years. A comprehensive system was developed in the Far East and first introduced to Europe in the 17th century. However, widespread interest in the technique did not develop until the political events of the 1970s allowed travel restrictions between East and West to be removed. Increasing public interest in the subject over the last thirty or forty years has led to considerable scientific research, although much remains to be done. We now know much more about how acupuncture works, and some of the myths about it can be discarded. Modern imaging techniques have shown changes in brain activity - particularly in the areas responsible for processing pain and distress - and as we learn more, the possibilities for using acupuncture alongside conventional medicine increase. It is already available in most hospital pain clinics in Europe and Americas and is offered by a growing number of regulated health professionals in other settings, both within the public health sector and privately.
Before starting a course of acupuncture, the doctor needs to be sure that all the necessary tests have been carried out to identify any serious or potentially serious conditions that may require other forms of treatment.
Healing is
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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.