Answers to common questions about our treatments and what to expect.
Common Questions
Acupuncture needles are very thin — much finer than the hypodermic needles used for injections. Most patients feel little to no discomfort during treatment. Some may feel a slight sensation upon needle insertion, which quickly subsides. Many patients find treatments deeply relaxing.
Yes, Acupuncture is only one of many treatments used by practitioners of Chinese Medicine. While Acupuncture is the most widely recognized treatment method, it is not the only one. Other treatments include Herbal Prescription, Cupping, Tui Na massage, Gua Sha, Moxibustion (Moxa), Nutritional advice, Qi Gong and many more.
Typically, the average treatment lasts 45-50 minutes, with 25-30 of those minutes spent with needles in place. Other single treatments will vary in duration depending on which type of treatment is requested.
Results vary depending on the condition being treated, its severity, and the individual patient. Some patients notice improvement after the first treatment, while others may require several sessions. Your practitioner will give you a realistic expectation during your initial consultation.
No. The herbal prescriptions are custom made for your body at the time of your examination. As your condition improves or does not improve quickly enough, modifications to your formula may need to be made to address the changes in your condition since the time of your last visit.
One of the resulting effects from Cupping are circular bruise-like markings on the area treated. The amount of time they last will depend on the amount of stagnation that was present at the time of treatment. On average, Cupping marks will last several days to a week at most. If the stagnations were minimal, markings may be gone by the time you arrive home from the clinic. Greater stagnations will develop darker circles that will last a few days longer.