Acupuncture

That really depends on many factors such as how severe the issue is, how long it has been there and how well someone responds to treatment. Acupuncture is a process and the benefits continue with ongoing treatments. One thing you should know is that it is generally not a quick fix. If you are coming in with pain there is a very good chance you will leave with close to no pain at all but it doesn’t mean it will not come back. The good thing is that if you do respond well from one treatment your chances of it staying away improve greatly if you stay consistent with your appointments. In general, for acute conditions expect about 10-15 treatments, for chronic, long term concerns that have been around for months or years it could require much more. We never want finances to stand in the way of you getting better, therefore we have treatment plans for all budgets, see the FAQ section for more info.

If you decide to come in for a free consultation we will show you around our clinic, talk briefly about your health concerns to determine if we think we can help and we will explain the approach we take to getting you better faster. We will also explain the types of treatments we offer. You will leave with some forms to fill out and we will arrange for you to come in for another much longer visit, details below. Please note you will not be treated during the free consultation.

If you prefer to skip the free consultation and know you are ready to be treated, please tell us when you call, we will then ask you to download and fill out the intake forms before arrival if possible. During this first appointment we will conduct a very in depth health and medical history. We may ask you questions you aren’t used to hearing but we need to really understand what is causing your health concern in the first place. Of course if it is an acute injury we will focus on that but will still need to know about every aspect of your health. We will also educate you about acupuncture and Chinese medicine and how it differs from traditional allopathic medicine. Next we will do a variety of examinations which include observing your pulse and tongue. The treatment will come next, the number of needles we use will vary from person to person. You will then lay comfortably for about 45 minutes, after which we will remove the needles and give you some general recommendations for after the treatment. This first visit is always a private acupuncture treatment, not community style. We will also take any questions you may have during this first session. We want you to leave better educated about acupuncture in addition to feeling better. This appointment will take about 90 minutes so please allow enough time for it in your schedule.