From Dunder Mifflin to Menopause Relief: Jenna Fischer Gets Real About Acupuncture for Her Hot Flashes — “It’s Working”

Jenna Fischer — beloved star of The Office and co-host of the Office Ladies podcast — recently shared via PEOPLEmagazine that she’s been receiving acupuncture to find relief from hot flashes — and it’s working better than she expected. Initially, she described herself as “fully skeptical.” However, after just two sessions, she reported that nearly all her hot flashes were gone. Since then, she’s continued with weekly treatments, noting the results as “amazing relief.”

📖 Read the full PEOPLE article here

What the Research Shows

Interestingly, studies support what Jenna experienced:

BMJ Open, 2019: ACOM Study (Denmark)

This randomized clinical trial found that a 5-week course of acupuncture led to:

• A significant reduction in hot flashes and night sweats


• Improved sleep, mood, and emotional stability


• Benefits that were noticeable after just 3 sessions


• Results that lasted up to 6 months


• No serious side effects

📖 Source: Lund et al., BMJ Open, 2019

Menopause Journal, 2016: AIM Study (USA)

In addition, a 12-month trial of 209 women with vasomotor symptoms (VMS):

• The acupuncture group saw a 36.7% drop in hot flashes at 6 months


• Benefits began after just 3 treatments, with maximum effect around 8 sessions


• Quality of life improvements (sleep, mood, energy) were sustained over time

📖 Source: Avis et al., Menopause, 2016

What We See Clinically at our Acubalance Vancouver clinic

At Acubalance, our clinical experience mirrors these findings:

• Two acupuncture sessions per week for three weeks often leads to meaningful symptom relief


• Many patients move to weekly or biweekly maintenance sessions


• We combine custom Chinese herbal formulas to cool internal heat, regulate hormones, and maintain long-term relief

Menopause Support Beyond Acupuncture

To further support your mind, hormones, and nervous system through menopause, Acubalance offers:

• Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) — Improves mitochondrial health, collagen production, and tissue repair


• IV Nutrient Therapy — Replenishes vitamins and antioxidants that support mood and energy


• Vibroacoustic Sound Table — Encourages parasympathetic calm and emotional reset


• NeuroVizr™ — Uses light and sound to lift brain fog, improve focus, and rebalance emotional patterns

Just Like Jenna from the Office — You Can Feel Better, Naturally

You don’t have to “wait out” menopause or settle for feeling off. Acupuncture and integrative care can offer real relief — safely, naturally, and without hormones.


Book Your Menopause Consultation at Acubalance

Ready to feel like yourself again? Let’s create a personalized plan for your unique journey — whether you’re just entering perimenopause or well into menopause.

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More Resources on Menopause and Natural Hormone Balance:


• You Are Not Losing It — Just Changing: Understanding Perimenopause

Learn how your shifting hormones affect your body, mind, and emotions — and what you can do to stay in balance.


• Say Goodbye to Hot Flashes: Natural Solutions for Hormonal Balance

Discover safe, effective, and drug-free strategies to manage vasomotor symptoms and thrive through menopause.