Frequently Asked Questions

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Acupuncture has numerous benefits, including pain relief, stress reduction, improved sleep, increased energy, and enhanced immune system function. It can also help with digestive disorders, menstrual issues, and fertility. Chinese Medicine addresses the body as a whole therefore it provides relief & restoration on a deep level rather than just masking symptoms. 

The needles are VERY thin ( slightly larger than a strand of hair!) most people experience little to no pain during the insertion of the needles. You may feel a slight sensation or tingling at the needle site, which is often described as a positive experience.

A 60 minute treatment may include any of the following modalities: Needling, Tui Na (Chinese Massage) , Cupping, Gua Sha ( scraping to remove stagnation & pain ), & Moxibustion ( burning of herbs that apply heat to the acupuncture points and channels). We will also discuss lifestyle adjustments, dietary shifts & herbal treatment as necessary.

The number of sessions varies depending on individual conditions and goals. Some may feel improvement after one session, while others may benefit from multiple treatments over weeks or months. After your first visit, I recommend coming in weekly for a minimum of four to six consecutive weeks.

This is a complicated answer but I will say that it is mostly due to the education I received from a Classical Chinese medicine school.  This education included emphasis on classical teaching and texts to form a well rounded approach that is rooted in the history & culture of the Medicine.  With the growth in the profession and the increasing integration of western medicine in many acupuncture schools , there can be more focus  on  modern research and protocol statistics that put emphasis on treating the disease and not the fluidity of the person.    I find this to be an important distinction in my own practice, however I would like to note that this does not mean one is lesser or greater than the other.