Does insurance cover treatments?
We accept most insurance. Please visit About Us to view the full list. We also cover car accident and job-related injury insurance.
What can I expect during an average visit?
TCM works by first understanding the entire body rather than just the affected areas. To begin, we will conduct a thorough analysis of your personal and family health history. Then, we will learn about your background and lifestyle that affect overall health. Along with pulse and tongue
Patients usually start off with once-a-week treatments, which are tapered in frequency as their condition improves. Some conditions such as acute pain require frequent treatments. Chronic conditions may need long-term treatments. Generally, acupuncture has a cumulative effect, with treatments building upon each other. Patients are encouraged to actively participate in their own healing process through dietary recommendations, stress reduction techniques and medical Qi Gong.
Patients usually start off with once-a-week treatments, which are tapered in frequency as their condition improves. Some conditions such as acute pain require frequent treatments. Chronic conditions may need long-term treatments. Generally, acupuncture has a cumulative effect, with treatments building upon each other. Patients are encouraged to actively participate in their own healing process through dietary recommendations, stress reduction techniques and medical Qi Gong.
What does acupuncture feel like? Does it hurt?
Patients find that the treatments are relaxing and usually involve little or no discomfort. Occasionally one may feel a slight pinch that quickly diminishes.
Acupuncture needles are sterile, single use and very thin. People are surprised to see how thin acupuncture needles are and any hesitation about the treatment disappears after the first needle is inserted. Nothing more than a mild pinch is felt upon insertion of the needles. After the needles are inserted most patients feel relaxed and comfortable and often fall asleep until their treatment is finished.
Acupuncture needles are sterile, single use and very thin. People are surprised to see how thin acupuncture needles are and any hesitation about the treatment disappears after the first needle is inserted. Nothing more than a mild pinch is felt upon insertion of the needles. After the needles are inserted most patients feel relaxed and comfortable and often fall asleep until their treatment is finished.
How many treatments do I need?
This depends greatly on what type of condition you have. Most people will begin to see results from acupuncture in approximately 4-10 treatments. Treatments are generally administered once per week until your issues improve and then follow-up appointments may range from a few times per year to monthly to bi-weekly. Most people find acupuncture treatments extremely relaxing and effective and may decide to come in for treatments after their initial conditions improve. Acupuncture is an important aspect of an overall health improvement and disease prevention program.
How should I prepare for my first visit?
By preparing having a thorough family medical history, and a ready to relax attitidue is the best way to prepare for the first visit. Clearing any issues with your insurance company and having your card ready will also make the first visit easier.
How can acupuncture help me?
Acupuncture is used worldwide both as a primary and complementary form of medical treatment. The list of conditions that acupuncture may help is essentially endless. The healing effects of acupuncture come in large part from the way that the body and mind are viewed and treated in Chinese medicine. While there are basic treatment protocols for many conditions, every treatment is tailored to your specific set of signs and symptoms. Treating you as an individual with a unique set of signs and symptoms, rather than a person with a specific condition, is the advantage that acupuncture offers.