Frequently Asked Questions

Acupuncture is one modality under the umbrella of Chinese medicine and has been in practice for over 5000 years. It can address both symptoms and the root cause of ailments and disease. The process involves the insertion of tiny hairlike needles into the body at specific Acupuncture points. When these areas are stimulated it sends a signal to an organ system, which helps that organ harmonize and rebalance. When the organ is energetically brought back to equilibrium, symptoms virtually disappear. Countless research studies confirm that Acupuncture is an effective treatment for many issues including the management of pain, women’s health including fertility, digestive disorders, emotional wellness and insomnia to name a few.

Since Acupuncture needles are extremely thin and equivalent to the thickness of one hair on your head, most patients do not feel pain. However, sensations are desired and can range from warmth, heaviness, tingling or even the equivalent of a mosquito bite. Whatever sensations a patient feels usually subsides within seconds.

During your first visit, the practitioner will perform a thorough assessment, asking many questions related to not only your chief complaint, but also your medical history, your constitution, diet, habits and family history. Followed by gathering information through diagnostics; taking your pulse, examining your tongue, and sometimes palpating your abdomen or checking for tender areas on the limbs. Chinese medicine treats the whole body so we take everything into consideration before we select a set of acupuncture points and/or prescribe Chinese herbs.