What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a 5,000 year old medical system that helps to treat the body as a whole and to help with pain and a wide number of complaints. The goals of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine is to restore the body back to health. We support the body’s own ability to heal itself.

Acupuncture works by affecting the body’s vital energy called Qi (Chee). The Qi travels along various pathways called meridians. There are 14 main meridians of the body and they are rivers flowing bringing blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the different organs. Acupuncture research has found that it boost the immune system, increases blood circulation, influences the central and peripheral nervous system, and releases pain-mediating chemicals such as endorphins in the brain to help relieve pain and to give one a nice sense of wellbeing.

We use hair thin stainless steel needles that are single-use. The insertion of the needle might feel like a small pinch. After insertion sensations such as warmth, tingling, or fullness may be felt at the site of the needle or along it’s pathway. Most people feel a deep sense of relaxation, some even fall asleep during the treatment. Most people feel calm, relaxed, centered, and sometimes energized.

What can I Expect from a treatment?
The first treatment is usually the longest. It will last about 2 hours but after that most treatments last about 1 hour. I will begin with a comprehensive medical history, along with observing your tongue, pulse, and palpation of different acupuncture points along the body. Each treatment is personalized and may include cupping, massage, moxa (an herb used to warm the acupuncture point), electrical stimulation of the needles, along with some Chinese herbs, a Healing Herbal Soup, and some dietaty recommendations.

What Can I Expect for Results?
A course of treatments is recommended and will vary depending on the severity of the condition, length of time with the condition, and your overall health, energy and commitment to healing. A minimum of four treatments is recommended; eight treatments is an average course. Many people begin to see results in just a few treatments. Treatments may be scheduled weekly, monthly, or less if the problem is acute. The treatments will be less often as the conditions improve. Some people choose to include acupuncture treatments as a regular part of their regular healthcare coming weekly, monthly, or seasonally.

Is Acupuncture Right For Me?
Our treatments are highly personalized and thus address your unique health concerns of our patients. We will work to bring you back to your optimal health both physically, mentally, and spiritually.