Frequently Asked Questions

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine is a complete medical system that includes Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Qigong, Shiatsu, Tai Chi, Cupping, Gua Sha, Moxabustion, and Nutrition.

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine originated in China over three thousand years ago. Today, acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine are used for preventive care, health maintenance and treatment of disease. The World Health Organization officially recognizes acupuncture as suitable for the treatment of over two hundred common clinical disorders.

The goal of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is to help restore balance and harmony to the body. TCM theory explains that imbalance is the root cause of all disease that may manifest itself in the body. This imbalance can be as simple as a headache, or body pain. This is the body telling us that there is an imbalance that needs to be treated and return the body to a balanced and healthy state. TCM also addresses environmental and lifestyle conditions. Acupuncture addresses the underlying cause of disease, not merely the symptoms. When the cause of the problem is corrected, the results are long-lasting or permanent.

Acupuncture needles are very fine. They are generally the thickness of a human hair. There should be little to no discomfort with needle insertion. The needles are inserted at specific points of the body according to the patients signs and symptoms. Disposable, sterile, one time use needles are used for safety

In general, it is advised to do one to two treatments per week. Many conditions can be remedied quickly. Acute conditions respond to treatment much more quickly. Chronic illness may require treatment for several weeks or longer. A chronic illness takes a long time to manifest and can also take longer to heal.

We currently accept select insurance plans. The first acupuncture visit is $175 and follow-up visits are $90. I offer multi-treatment discounts for packages of three, six, or nine treatments. I also offer a senior discount.  Please contact us regarding prices of other services.

The first treatment will take longer due to the intake and review of the patients medical history. You can expect a first treatment to take 1.5 hours. Follow-up treatments take about an hour.