FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does it hurt?
You may feel a little sensation. But the pain is minimal. The needles are as thin as human hair. In fact, it is so relaxing that many of our patients fall asleep during treatment.
Where do you needle?
Primarily on your lower legs, feet,
arms, hands, head and ears.
How long are treatment sessions?
New visits typically last between 45-60 minutes. Return visits are typically 45 minutes.
Is insurance accepted?
We accept some insurance for acupuncture. Please call the front office and they can verify your coverage.
What about clothing?
We primarily treat areas on the body that do not require the removal of clothing. Please wear loose fitting clothing.
WHAT DO WE TREAT?
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can treat most chronic problems and non-emergency acute problems that western medicine can treat. It is often more effective and always safer.
Here is a partial list of the many ailments that are commonly treated in our office.
Mental-Emotional:
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Insomnia
Musculo-Skeletal
Back pain
Neck pain
Shoulder pain
Joint pain
Bursitis
Tendinitis
Sciatica
Osteoarthritis
Sprains, Strains
Speeds healing of broken bones and torn ligaments
Fibromyalgia
Pinched nerves
Tennis elbow
Rotator cuff injury
Neurological:
Headache and migraine
Trigeminal neuralgia (TMJ)
Bells Palsy
Post stroke recovery
Peripheral neuropathy
Meniere’s disease
Dizziness / Vertigo
Respiratory:
Sinusitis
Rhinitis
Common Cold
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute bronchitis
Bronchial asthma
Disorders of the mouth:
Toothache
Post extraction pain
Acute and chronic pharyngitis
Gastro-intestinal disorders:
Spasms of the esophagus
Hiccough
Acute and chronic gastritis
Acid Reflux
Chronic duodenal ulcer
Acute duodenal ulcer
Acute and chronic colitis
Constipation
Diarrhea
SIBO
Bloating and Gas
Microbiome Restoration