AN ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT WILL INVOLVE

Consultation & Treatment

A thorough intake will be taken followed by needle application.

Electrical Simulation

Electrical stimulation may be added to a treatment in order to increase the efficacy of the treatment.

Cupping

Cupping is the application of glass cups over a specific area of the body to create suction. This suction created helps to move local stagnation and improve circulation.

Gua Sha

Using a specialized tool, Gua Sha is the scraping of the skin (scraping action does not break through the skin) to reduce local areas of stagnation.

Moxibustion of Moxa

Moxa is the burning of the herb Mugwort over specific Acupuncture points or areas of the body to increase circulation by warming.

Initial Consultation & Treatment*
$150
Follow-up Appointment*
$125
*If manual therapy is needed (like cupping), it will be included w/in the appointment length.
Member Initial Appointment
$150
Member Follow-up Appointment
$100

WHAT TO EXPECT

Each person who performs acupuncture has a unique style, often blending aspects of Eastern and Western approaches to medicine. To determine the type of acupuncture treatment that will help you the most, your practitioner may ask you many questions about your symptoms, behaviors and lifestyle.

They may also closely examine:

  • The parts of your body that are painful
  • The shape, coating and color of your tongue
  • The color of your face
  • The strength, rhythm and quality of the pulse in your wrist

This initial evaluation may take up to 90 minutes. Subsequent appointments usually take about an hour. A common treatment plan for a single complaint would typically involve six to 12 treatments and in some cases longer, depending on the severity and length of time the patient has been dealing with the complaint.

During Treatment Acupuncture points are located in all areas of the body. Sometimes the appropriate points are far removed from the area of your pain. Your acupuncture practitioner will tell you the general location of the planned treatment and if articles of clothing need to be removed. If appropriate, a gown, towel or sheet will be provided to preserve your modesty. After you lie down on a table, the treatment begins.

Needle insertion & Manipulation

Acupuncture needles are very thin, so insertion usually causes very little discomfort. Between five and 20 needles are used in a typical treatment. You may feel a deep, aching sensation when a needle reaches the correct depth. Your practitioner may gently move or twirl the needles after they’ve been placed. Another option is to apply heat or mild electrical pulses to the needles.

Needle Removal

In most cases, the needles will remain in place for 10 to 20 minutes, 45 minutes for Auricular, while you lie still and relax. There is usually no sensation of discomfort when the needles are removed. Your acupuncture practitioner will discard the needles after removal in a bio-hazard container and step out for you to get dressed if necessary.

After Treatment

Some people feel relaxed while others feel energized.