What to expect

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What to expect

How long are acupuncture sessions?

Typically, treatments last about forty five minutes to one hour. The initial visit also takes a health history and evaluation, as well as a traditional Chinese diagnosis and lasts about one and a half hours.

What kind of needles are used?
ONLY sterile, single use, disposable needles are used in treatment. Acupuncture needles are about as thin as a human hair. Approximately 40 acupuncture needles can fit into the head of a hypodermic needle.

How many treatments will I need?
It is not uncommon for patients to feel some benefit after their first treatment. Initially, weekly treatments are recommended for 6 weeks. At that point, we will reevaluate your condition and often move to bi-weekly treatments. As health and vitality continue to improve, treatments will be every 3 weeks, and eventually once a month. Acute conditions may take less time, while chronic conditions may take longer or require more frequent visits. Ultimately, if a person is healthy and there are no major stress factors in their lives, they can come on a seasonal basis for support and well being.

Will it hurt or will I feel relaxed?

Initially there may be a slight discomfort as the needle is inserted. This discomfort usually subsides immediately. If pain were to continue, the needle would be removed right away. Most patients are initially surprised at how relaxed acupuncture makes them feel and any initial discomfort is quickly forgotten.

Do I need to be sick to receive treatments?
No. In fact, coming in when you are well, is one of the best preventative treatments you can do for yourself.

Why?
For much the same reason we keep our cars tuned up. Our bodies, minds, spirits and emotions will run smoother and more efficiently, thus increasing your body's innate ability to ward off unwanted thoughts, emotions and illness.

What is...

Herbal/supplemental medicine?
Acupuncture can be greatly enhanced with the help of traditional Chinese herb formulas and vitamins/supplements. These are usually recommended in pill or capsule form to add a daily 'treatment' in between sessions.

Moxibustion?
An ancient form of heat therapy that is applied by using the plant Artemesia vulgaris (Mugwort), either rolled into a stick or tiny cones. Traditionally used in conjunction with acupuncture to increase the effects of the needles.

Medical chi-kung/energy work?
The outward application of an ancient martial art used to work on the more subtle energy body and deeper meridians not accessible by using acupuncture needles.

Bodywork?
Hands-on application to points and/or meridians (lines of energy) to accentuate the acupuncture by moving physical congestion.