Frequently Asked Questions

The first treatment takes approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours.  During this time, a full detailed interview regarding your health, lifestyle, health history, will be taken to help devise a treatment plan.  Other diagnostic tools include observing your tongue, taking your pulse and palpating your abdomen.  This is followed by an acupuncture treatment that lasts about 30-45 minutes.  Afterwards we will discuss future treatment plans.

It is encouraged to eat something two hours before a treatment.  Also, if possible, please wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing. Linens will also be available for use.

Acupuncture is very safe.  Acupuncture needles are sterile, single-use needles.  Very rarely, small bruising can form where the needle was inserted.

Acupuncture needles are hair-thin, filiform needles.  Most do not feel the needle insertion.  Some may feel an initial prick, but it disappears in seconds. In some cases, stronger stimulation is required to increase the efficacy of the treatment, but it will be communicated beforehand, and you will have the option to decline.

The effects of acupuncture work differently from one individual to the next.  A variety of factors including how long the condition being treated existed, severity of condition, constitution of patient and frequency of visits can all play a role in results.  Some may patients may notice results immediately, while others will notice a change after a few treatments; however, most people usually notice the biggest difference the day after a treatment.

The number of treatments differs from patient to patient.  The treatment plan will be discussed during the initial visit.