Does acupuncture hurt?

When performed by a qualified, licensed practitioner, acupuncture can be nearly sensation-free.

While you might feel a bit of pressure or a briefly passing light pinching or stinging sensation, much of the time you may feel nothing at all.

After the needles are placed, most patients feel calm, relaxed and—sometimes—sleepy.

What are the needles like?

Acupuncture needles are unlike any other type of needle. They are extremely thin, solid, and flexible—they are completely different from the needles you may have experienced during a blood draw or injection.

Many different types, lengths, and diameters of acupuncture needles are used for specific types of treatments. For example, filiform acupuncture needles are so thin that they are sometimes compared to a strand of hair.

What does acupuncture treat?

Acupunture can treat most non-urgent conditions, including:

• Allergies

• Chronic and acute pain

• Digestive disorders

• Stress

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Sleep issues

• Women’s health issues

  • PMS

  • PMOS

  • Infertility

  • Hormone balance

  • Menopause symptoms

• Geriatric issues

• Palliative care

Contact me with your specific needs and I’ll provide an assessment.

What can I expect at my first session?

My sessions are casual and relaxed. Plan for least 1.5 hours for our first session so that we have plenty of time to go over your health history and chief concerns.

I may palpate your abdomen, feel your pulses, and look at your tongue before providing acupuncture treatments and other modalities such as needed.

• Wear loose comfortable clothes that provide access to your knees and elbows or other areas you think might need to be treated.

• Refrain from tongue scraping and food or drink that might stain the tongue before the session.

How many treatments will I need?

The number of treatments and duration of therapy will depend on the severity and length of the condition; each person’s situation is unique.

Chronic conditions may require maintenance and regular visits while acute issues may be addressed more swiftly.

For a single issue, a course of six to eight treatments (at a frequency of one to two sessions per week) can often resolve the issue.

Recommended treatments will be assessed based on your individual needs.

Do you take insurance?

We do not accept insurance at this time, however, we can provide you with a receipt to submit to your insurance company.

Please confirm your insurance coverage before your appointment as your provider may or may not cover acupuncture.