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NEW PATIENTS – A 90-minute appointment is recommended for your first treatment although shorter appointment times can be booked if preferred.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture treatments consist of the insertion of fine needles into blocked areas to signal the body to return the energy back to its natural flowing state.

How does acupuncture work?

Acupuncture meridians are energetic channels that correspond to the flow of energy underlying the physiological structure of the body. These meridians course energy throughout the body, creating communication pathways among the organs, bones, tendons, muscles, blood vessels, skin.

When the flow of energy gets blocked or becomes stagnant, it can cause complications with the optimal physiological functions of the body, which affects both physical and emotional well-being. Acupuncture points are small areas under your skin that tend to bank this energy, creating energetic pools that are easily accessible with acupuncture needles.

What does acupuncture treat?

Whereas the focus of Western medicine is to treat symptoms associated with a particular illness, acupuncture treats the person and not the disease. What this means is that each individual experiences a unique set of circumstances that contribute to the relative state of disease and wellness. Each treatment is fine-tuned to treat each individual in the specific way that they need to be treated, based on the signs, symptoms, and circumstances they display. Based on this perspective, acupuncture can treat anything from pain to emotional disorders to hormonal imbalances by tailoring each treatment in a way that will benefit the fundamental capacity for health unique to each person.

Do I have to have a health condition to get acupuncture?

Acupuncture does not only treat disease, but also treats the mind, body, and spirit of each individual person by enhancing digestion, relaxation, sleep, circulation, and psycho-emotional processes. Acupuncture is a highly effective form of preventive medicine through its ability to promote and maintain homeostasis.

Does it hurt? Is it sterile?

Acupuncture needles are as thin as a strand of hair. They are sterile, individually packaged and disposed of after each treatment. The sensations a person may feel upon insertion range from barely noticeable to a slight pinch. Acupuncture typically does not hurt and tends to promote a very comfortable, relaxed state in most people.

How many treatments will I need?

Acute issues may resolve within just a few treatments, while chronic conditions tend to take longer to treat. Chinese medicine regards states of health and disease as unique to each person, tailoring treatment guidelines toward individual differences in response to treatment. It is recommended to initially commit to 9 sessions to evaluate efficacy and reassess treatment goals. It is important to allow however much time is needed to achieve your optimal healing.

How long does a treatment take?

The first appointment consists of a thorough intake and treatment that may last up to 9000 mins. This will include taking your history, listening to your concerns, and answering your questions, as well as formulation of a comprehensive mind-body-spirit assessment and diagnosis. Follow-up appointments include a shorter intake and treatment and usually lasts for one hour.

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