Transform Your Health Today: Discover the Immediate Benefits of Acupuncture

Both use thin needles. Acupuncture is a complete medical system that considers whole-body patterns and meridians. Dry needling targets trigger points in muscles and is often used by physical therapists. Techniques, training hours, and scope of practice differ by provider and state.

A conversation about your health history and goals, tongue and pulse checks, a custom plan, then a relaxing treatment. You rest with the needles for about 20 to 30 minutes. First visits run about 60 minutes with followup visits running about 30-45 minutes. Wear loose clothing. Your session may also include cupping, gua sha, or gentle heat.

Commonly: neck and back pain, sciatica, headaches and migraines, TMJ, shoulder and knee pain, stress, anxiety, insomnia, women’s health concerns, digestive issues, allergies and sinus problems, neuropathy, and post-surgical recovery support. Ask your practitioner about your specific goals.

It depends on what your goals are. Each massage modality is complementary in a different way. A lymph drainage massage is excellent for reducing inflammation, while a deep tissue massage is great for releasing muscular tension.

Acupuncture treatment may be utilized to provide the much-needed relief from a stubborn or complicated medical issue. Needles may be inserted in the ear, hands, face, arms and legs or feet. Our acupuncturist will locate the points that need the most stimulation and insert the needles into those points.

The frequency of acupuncture sessions varies depending on the individual’s condition, health goals, and response to treatment. Generally, a common recommendation is to start with one to two sessions per week for the first few weeks. This initial frequency helps to establish a solid foundation for healing. As symptoms improve, sessions can be gradually reduced to once a week, then once every two weeks, and eventually to a maintenance schedule of once a month or as needed. It is always best to consult a licensed acupuncturist who can tailor a treatment plan to your needs and health condition.

Traditional acupuncture is very safe when conducted by a skilled and licensed acupuncturist who utilizes single-use, sterile needles. Potential side effects might include slight drowsiness and minimal bleeding. Severe side effects, such as infections, needle breakage, or lung punctures, are extremely uncommon, happening in fewer than one in 10,000 treatments.

Acupuncture treatment is surprisingly comfortable, with many patients relax so much they even fall asleep during their session. The fine needles used are as thin as a human hair and, unlike the hollow needles used for injections or drawing blood, they are solid, making insertion more comfortable. This allows for a soothing experience that even children and toddlers can easily tolerate.

In some cases, it may. It depends upon your insurance. You will want to call your insurance company to verify if they do. We would be considered out of network and you would need to submit it to your insurance company for reimbursement.