After your practitioner feels confident that they’ve uncovered and explored your story, they then create a diagnosis and treatment plan with specific acupuncture points, Chinese herbal medicines and possibly cupping, moxibustion or other supplements.

Just before your acupuncture treatment begins, they will ensure that you are comfortable, whether that’s the right amount of pillows; under your head or knees, heating pads or table warmers, etc. making sure you are relaxed is integral to a successful treatment.

The actual needle insertion is what makes people most nervous and we completely understand why! Know this, we use thin Japanese brand needles that are known for their smooth and gentle insertion. We also work at your pace, as slow or as quick as you like. Each acupuncturist in the office have probably given well over 10,000 treatments in their career, so you are in very capable hands!

Most patients will compare the feeling or sensation of the needles to a dull ache or a mosquito bite, some feel nothing at all, while others might be a tad bit more sensitive. Again, we work at your pace, if something doesn’t feel right, we stop and wait until you are ready to continue. It’s also important to note that after a needle is inserted, patients do not feel any sensation whatsoever, sensations are only felt with the initial insertion.

After all needles are in, we again ensure you are comfortable and also offer noise canceling headphones and/or an eye pillow. Treatments usually last 30 to 45 minutes and most patients fall asleep deeply or meditate during this time.