FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Acupuncture is the use of tiny needles to stimulate points on the body to repair and re-establish health. The movement of energy throughout the body is brought back into balance because of the micro-stimulation that these needles create.

Acupuncture has been used for over 2000 years to effectively treat ailments from acne to more severe conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. Acupuncture treats most conditions and/or side effects of Western medicine. The benefits of acupuncture may include the following:

• Alleviation Of Pain
• An Overall Sense Of Improved Well-Being
• Better Sleep
• Increased Energy
• Improved Moods
• Emotional Balance
• Feelings Of Peace And Tranquility That Help Sharpen Awareness Throughout The Body
• The World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institute of Health (NIH) released a report in 2003 titled “Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials”. This report lists the conditions that have effectively been treated with acupuncture, which include but are not limited to:
• Acute And Chronic Gastritis
• Acute Bacillary Dysentery
• Acute Epigastralgia
• Adverse Reactions To Radiation Or Chemotherapy
• Allergic Rhinitis, Including Hay Fever
• Biliary Colic
• Correction Of Malposition Of Fetus (Breech Presentation)
• Dental Pain
• Depression (Including Depressive Neurosis And Depression Following Stroke)
• Essential Hypertension
• Facial Pain (Including Craniomandibular Disorders)
• Headache
• Induction Of Labor
• Knee Pain
• Leucopenia
• Low Back Pain
• Morning Sickness
• Nausea And Vomiting
• Neck Pain
• Peptic Ulcer
• Periarthritis Of The Shoulder
• Postoperative Pain
• Primary Dysmenorrhea
• Primary Hypotension
• Renal Colic
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Sciatica
• Sprains
• Stroke
• Tempromandibular (TMJ) Dysfunction
• Tennis Elbow

Most find acupuncture very relaxing. Acupuncture needles are about the width of a human hair and insertion is usually painless. Occasionally, there may be some tingling, heaviness, or an electric sensation near the needle.

Yes. All acupuncture needles are pre-packaged, sterile, and disposable. There is no risk of infection because used needles are safely disposed in a biohazard container.

Acupuncture is California State Board Certified.

Acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in which a licensed practitioner gently inserts hair-thin needles into specific points on the body. Acupuncture is a holistic approach that examines all aspects of the body: physical, mental and emotional and how they function together. Acupuncture helps facilitate the body into balance and aids in directing Qi (chi) or vital energy to the areas it is needed throughout the body.

Absolutely! Herbal supplements and acupuncture are complementary modalities which work together to provide optimal health and well-being. We may recommend specific herbal supplements or powders that are conveniently available for purchase at our office.

If you are on medications, you will need to disclose which ones you are taking to your practitioner. There are some herbs that should be avoided with certain medications, so as long as your practitioner knows what medications you are on, they can prescribe a safe herbal formula for you!

• If you need to cancel, please call, email, or cancel online at least 24 hours in advance to avoid incurring charges.

• We require 24 hours notice for all cancellations. Appointments not cancelled within 24 hours will incur a fee equal to half of the cost of the appointment.

We have plans to accept insurance in the future. For the time being, we can provide you with a superbill that contains procedure code(s) that correlate with your treatment. You can submit the superbill to your insurance company for reimbursement. Before you make an appointment, you may want to call your insurance provider to ask them if the condition you are going to be treated for is covered to assist your decision of keeping your appointment or how to budget.