Your Questions, Answered
You are bound to have lots of questions or concerns. Below, you’ll find a list of several frequently asked questions from my patients. Connect with me today for more information.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT ?
Initial Appointment
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The first treatment begins with a comprehensive review of your health history and a discussion of the primary issue you want to address. This session will take an hour and 45 minutes as we will work on goals and a treatment approach to address your needs.
What to Expect in a Treatment
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When receiving acupuncture: you will lay and relax on a warm treatment table, sterile needles will be administered, and these needles will be retained for 30 minutes. During this time it is natural for patients to experience deep relaxation and have a little "acu-nap". The needles will be removed after the allotted time and any additional treatment modalities such as cupping, gua sha, or ear seeds will be applied for additional support as needed.
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Please Note: Treatment times may vary depending on the intensity of chief concern.
How Do I Prepare?
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Dress in comfortable, loose clothing that can be pulled above the knees and elbows. Additional coverings such as gowns, towels, and sheets will be provided to ensure you are comfortable during your treatment.
​Please eat a light meal or snack 1-2 hours before your appointment as there can be energetic shifts in the body that can feel intense and overwhelming on an empty stomach.
WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE?
Acupuncture may provide many different kinds of sensations. It’s common to feel a tiny pinch upon insertion that lasts for no longer than a second or two. It’s also common to feel a therapeutic ache or “De Qi” at certain points that are particularly active during your treatment. Some patients may feel energetic movement during their sessions where some points will not be felt at all. Most patients report feeling a sense of relaxation as acupuncture has been scientifically proven to be able to take you from a state of “fight or flight” to a state of “rest and digest”.
HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL IT TAKE?
It depends! Every human body is unique, no one has ever had your experiences in your body before so your healing journey may be very different from others who have similar symptoms. Additionally, acupuncture is a gentle and nourishing treatment that can take time. As a general rule, we encourage patients to give the medicine between 5 and 12 sessions to see results however, more may be required for difficult or chronic issues.
DOES ACUPUNCTURE HELP TREAT CHRONIC OR TERMINAL ILLNESS?
Acupuncture helps alleviate pain and symptoms that can disrupt the natural movement and rhythm in the body's circulation. It can support other treatments being used to address chronic or terminal issues.