​What Are The Acupuncture Points?

The acupuncture points are the areas along a meridian where the energy comes together and rises to the surface of the body. 

In Chinese medicine, disease is seen as imbalances in the organ system or Qi (chi) meridians, and the goal of any remedy or treatment is to assist the body in re-establishing it's innate harmony. In Chinese medicine, no two illnesses are ever the same, as each body has its own characteristics of symptoms and balance. Acupuncture is used to open or adjust the flow of Qi (chi) throughout the organ system, which will strengthen the body and prompt it to heal itself.

Are The Needles Sterile Or Are They Re-Used?

I only use FDA registered, sterile, single-use stainless steel needles and they are disposed of immediately after each acupuncture treatment. Needles are individually wrapped and sterilized by the manufacturer. They are opened only when they are ready to be used.

What Can I Expect During A Treatment?

During your first consultation, I will collect a complete history and detailed evaluation of your condition. I will then take your pulse, examine your tongue. The visit usually lasts an hour.

How Many Treatments Will I Need?

On average, I recommend that those with an acute issue receive at least 3-5 treatments to feel significant changes. For chronic issues, allow a minimum of 10 treatments to feel relief. It is important to note that each patient responds differently to acupuncture and the guidelines outlined above are generalized. Your constitution, lifestyle, diet, and severity of the condition(s) will determine the rate of the healing process.

How Often Should I Be Treated?

Typically, I treat patients once a week, for the first couple of treatments. Its common to have patients come once a week, for 2 weeks. Then, bi-weekly appointments are scheduled as the condition improves. If the condition is acute and very painful, I may want to do 2 treatments, 2 times per week initially. The benefits of acupuncture treatments tend to hold longer as you receive treatments. They are cumulative, and build on eachother. Many of my patients visit monthly for maintenence.

Can I Receive Acupuncture If I Am Pregnant?

Yes, however, there are some points that are contraindicated during pregnancy. It is important to inform us if you are pregnant.

​We specialize in fertility treatments. We commonly help IVF patients with acupuncture. We support women through all trimesters of pregnancy, and offer treatments to prepare for labor and childbirth.

What Is Your Cancellation Policy?

To cancel or reschedule an appointment, please contact the office at least 48 hours before your scheduled appointment to avoid cancellation or no-show fees. Patients who do not adhere to the cancellation policy will be charged half of the cost of the missed office visit. This time has been set aside for your personalized care and cannot be used by another patient if adequate notice is not given. Documented emergencies are an exception to this policy and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• Electro-Acupuncture therapy (E-STIM) was first combined with acupuncture in China in the 1950s as adjunct anesthesia to reduce the amount of drug anesthetics required during surgery.
  

• Electro-Acupuncture therapy is safe for long-term use, and is now widely used in pain management and physical rehabilitation.  
  

• Electro-Acupuncture therapy can also help treat anxiety, depression, and insomnia which often occur with chronic or severe injuries.

• A gentle electrical current using electrodes attached to acupuncture needles may be passed between acupoints in order to increase the effectiveness of removing obstruction from the channels.

• Mili-amp electro-stimulation interrupts pain/spasm cycles, and can facilitate the gains in joint range-of-motion crucial to physical rehabilitation.

• Electro-Acupuncture stimulates proprioceptive nerve fibers, resulting in muscle tension re-balancing and re-education of injured muscles. It normalizes local blood flow and lymph drainage.

• Electro-Acupuncture therapy provokes strong pain control responses through stimulation of the brain’s own opioid-neurotransmitters such as endorphins and enkephalins according to scientific research.

• E-Stim speeds up cell metabolism, stimulates tissue repair and tissue regeneration.

• Needles serve as electrodes to conduct current deep into tissues, resulting in better signal penetration and distribution, and more profound and long-lasting pain control than surface electrodes used in TENS (trans-cutaneous nerve stimulation).