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Acupuncture is relatively painless. Most people do not feel the needles when they are inserted, however you may experience a slight discomfort as the needle penetrates the skin. It may be followed by a brief dull ache or tingling sensation.

Yes. We use sterile, one time use needles that are discarded after removal.  This eliminates the risk of blood borne diseases.

Acupuncture works by maintaining and restoring balance in your body which is made up of energy that flows in patterns of electricity. Your cells and tissues conduct and transfer this energy by protein molecules.

Eastern thought is that every organism is made up of energy.  The Chinese refer to this energy as Qi which flows through the body along channels or meridians.  Disease and pain occur when these channels become blocked.  The insertions of acupuncture needles help clear the blocked energy and restore balance to your body.

Western thought is that the insertion of the acupuncture needles stimulates sensory receptors that stimulate the nervous system to transmit impulses to the hypothalamus.  The main function of the hypothalamus is to maintain homeostasis.  It does this by regulating hormones and neurotransmitters, digestion, heart rate, and blood pressure to name a few.

When you come for your first appointment, you will be taken into a private treatment room for the initial consultation. The acupuncture needles are placed in various places from head to toe.  Most patients find the experience very relaxing and you may even fall asleep.

You may feel very calm after your treatment; and also feel tired or sleepy.

Acupuncture needles are extremely thin (about the size of a strand of hair).  They are bendable, solid, and the tip of the needle is smooth. They are designed not to cause tissue damage.  The hypodermic needles that people are accustomed to are firm, hollow, and the tips are serrated like a steak knife. They are designed to cause tissue damage.

Please let the practitioner know that you are fearful, so they can allow you to take some deep breaths between needle insertions. After the first couple of needles, most patients relax and have no problems.

Most conditions require an average of 6 to 12 treatments, although you may respond well within 3 to 6; this depends on the severity & chronic nature of your chief complaint. For best results, it is recommended that you have 1 to 2 treatments per week for the first few weeks.

The first visit is about 60 to 90 minutes with follow up visits from 45 to 60 minutes.

$120 for the first session & $90 for follow-ups.

Some insurance companies do have policies that cover acupuncture. We don't process claims in the office but can provide you with a receipt that you can file at your convenience. Most HSA accounts can be used for acupuncture services.