Traditional Acupuncture

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Traditional acupuncture uses thin, sterile needles inserted into specific acupuncture points located on various areas of the body. Acupuncture treatments are personalized and can treat an assortment of things happening in the body such as pain, sleep issues, tmj, headaches, post-concussion recovery, stress, and nervous system regulation, among many others.

Commonly Asked Questions

  • No. Often you will feel a small prick of the needle initially going through the skin. The needles used are very thin and once they’re in you may feel dull and achiness, but this is very normal.

  • Acupuncture can have side effects but they are mild. These potential side effects can include: soreness, bruising, tiredness, or in some cases dizziness or nausea.

  • The number of acupuncture treatments you need completely differ from case to case and its nearly impossible to give a generalized treatment plan. At your first treatment we will go over a treatment plan that will give you the best results.

  • Before your appointment ensure to have a small snack beforehand and make sure you’re hydrated. Come to your acupuncture appointment in comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.

  • After an acupuncture treatment you’ll likely feel very relaxed and often sleepy. I often call this an acu-high. If you experience any dizzy or light-headedness please let me know so I can help.

  • As a rule of thumb, when you first begin to receive treatments you will come in more often and as symptoms start to subside there will be more time between treatments. Depending on what kind of treatment you’re receiving or what we are treating will alter both quantity and frequency.