Clear answers before your first treatment.

Acupuncture is a modality of Oriental Medicine in which fine needles are inserted at specific points shown to be effective for specific health conditions. It stimulates the body's natural healing processes.

The needles are no thicker than a strand of hair and insertion is practically painless. You may not feel some needles; other points can feel like a slight tingling, itching, heaviness, warmth, or numbness.

It depends on the severity of the condition. An acute issue may need one to three treatments; a chronic issue may need 10–12. A general rule of thumb is about four treatments for every year you have had the condition.

When acupuncture is practiced by a licensed practitioner and herbs are prescribed by a certified herbalist, it is very safe. Needles are single-use, sterile, stainless steel, and disposable. Herbal formulas generally contain about six to twelve herbs rather than using herbs singly.

Eat something light, not a full meal. Avoid treatment when excessively fatigued, hungry, upset, or shortly after drinking alcohol.

Acupuncture may require a series of treatments. Some people notice a change after one treatment; many report better sleep and an improved ability to handle stress, feeling more relaxed.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a holistic approach that dates back about 2,500 years and incorporates acupuncture and Chinese herbs. It focuses on the interaction of body systems to restore the health and well-being of the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.

Chinese Medicine is a non-invasive, natural, holistic approach for many disorders and illnesses. It can treat physical, mental, and emotional concerns, support the body's immune function, and work alongside Western treatment. It is especially recommended for chronic conditions that have not responded to Western medicine.