Acupuncture is a 2,000 year old holistic approach to health that helps enable the body to tap into it’s natural ability to heal itself. Hair-size needles are inserted throughout the body which trigger the release of endorphins, creating a sense of balance and well-being.
In an official report, the World Health Organization (WHO) has listed the following symptoms, diseases, and conditions that have been shown through controlled trials to be treated effectively by acupuncture:
- neck/back pain, sciatica
- joint pain
- sprains
- arthritis
- acute and chronic gastritis
- peptic ulcer
- allergies
- headache
- facial/dental pain, TMJ
- high/low blood pressure
- stroke
- postoperative pain
- depression
- menstrual cramps
- labor induction
- morning sickness
- correction of malposition of fetus (breech presentation)
- adverse reactions to radiation and chemotherapy
This is a limited list of diseases and disorders that have been scientifically tested in a clinical setting. There are many more diseases, symptoms, and conditions that acupuncture effectively treats.
How long does it take to help?
Acupuncture is a healing process, a holistic health approach which considers all aspects of your life when dealing with physical problems. The amount of time it takes your body to heal itself if usually linked to how long the problem has existed. Relief is found through every session and 100% relief is possible, but it requires consistent application of acupuncture therapy combined with recommended lifestyle changes to be effective. Acupuncture is like an onion, and every session we peel back a layer. Your body knows how to heal itself, acupuncture just helps it tap into that ability so that it can bring itself back into balance, harmony, and good health.
What can I expect in the process?
Your first acupuncture treatment can create a detoxifying effect in the body. Toxins pulled from the organs are released into the bloodstream; this can lead to aches, pains, fatigue, and symptoms feeling worse. This is normal and usually only lasts through the first day after treatment. You may also experience the relief of acupuncture immediately, and feel deeply relaxed and rejuvenated for days after the treatment. Everyone responds differently. There are no adverse reactions to acupuncture. The most common side effect is sleeping better! I suggest that my patients drink plenty of water throughout the day after getting a treatment.
Preparation
Please eat at least a light meal one hour before the treatment. It is highly unadvisable to get acupuncture on an empty stomach. I suggest that patients wear loose clothing to the session (pants and shirt that can be rolled up above the knees and elbows). The initial consultation includes the intake, a tongue and pulse reading, and a whole body assessment, which takes approximately 1.5-2 hours. Follow-up treatments normally last one hour.
Initial Treatment: $100
Follow-up Appointment: $85
Acupuncture “Tune Up” /Immune Booster (30 minutes): $60
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