Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine takes a holistic, whole body approach to health. Oriental Medicine has been used for thousands of years with nearly one-third of the world using it as their primary care system and many other countries as a complimentary therapy. Acupuncture is based on the theory of Qi (energy), good health depends on the positive flow of Qi through the body. If the flow of Qi is disturbed, blocked, or depleted disharmony in the form of physical illness, mental distress, or pain can arise. An Acupuncturist places fine sterile needles at specific points in the body to activate the body’s energy and promote natural healing. 

Is Acupuncture Painful?

Acupuncture should not be painful. You may feel a dull ache, tingling, warm sensation, or the feeling of Qi running through the body. Every person will experience the treatment differently. With intense needle manipulation for muscle skeletal problems you may feel your muscles jump and contract or experience a pinching sensation, however this should pass quickly. If you experience any sharp pains or overly uncomfortable sensations alert your Acupuncturist immediately so that they can adjust or remove the needle. Acupuncture is 100% safe when being done by a qualified Acupuncturist, since it is a completely natural therapy there are virtually no side effects. 

What Can I Expect During a Treatment?

Due to the holistic nature a thorough assessment is done on the first visit, this will take into account an individual’s lifestyle, previous health history, and will include questions not directly related to the present issue. The practitioner takes your pulse as this is a tool to asses the current balance of Qi in the body and also takes a look at your tongue as the shape, color, and coating reflect your body’s general health. After making a proper Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis the Acupuncturists inserts fine, sterile, single-use disposable needles into specifically selected acupuncture points. Needles are left in for 15-30 minutes while the patient relaxes. An Acupuncture treatment may also consist of other modalities such as cupping, guasha, moxa, tui-na, electroacupuncture or auricular therapy. 

What Can Acupuncture Treat?

According to the “World Health Organization” Acupuncture can treat over 43 common disorders!

• Highly effective for aches, pain, stiffness, weakness and muscle-skeletal injuries.
• Arthritis, fibromyalgia, frozen shoulder, sciatica, skin conditions.
• Fertility and Gynecological disorders such as PMS, irregular cycle, PCOS.
• Psychological disorders such as depression, PTSD, anxiety. 
• Intestinal disorders, constipation, diarrhea, bloating.
• Respiratory disorders, asthma, bronchitis, allergies.
• Headaches, trigeminal neuralgia, facial palsy, MS.
• Eye, ear, nose, mouth issues. 

• Can help with Addictions to relax and ease cravings. 

• Weight loss