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What is acupuncture? |
| Acupuncture is the insertion of sterile, disposable, fine gauge needles into the body at specific points along the meridian known to be effective in the treatment of the diagnosed problem. |
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How does acupuncture work? |
| Acupuncture relaxes and balances the body. It speeds up your own healing process. |
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What can be treated? |
| Oriental / Chinese Medicine is a total medical modality. The World Health Organization acknowledges acupuncture as an effective treatment. These complaints usually respond well to Acupuncture: |
- Ear, nose and throat disorders
- Toothaches and pain following extraction
- Respiratory Disorders
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Eye disorders
- Nervous system disorders
- Stress
- anxiety
- headaches
- migraines
- facial paralysis
- nerve pain
- weakness after a stroke
- Muscular & joint pain
- frozen shoulder
- tennis elbow
- sciatica
- back pain
- arthritis
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What do I need to know to choose an acupuncturist? |
- School attended
- Degrees received
- Board certification
- Years in practice
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| A graduate from a four year program, with a Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine, who passes the National Commission for Certification Boards, becomes a Licensed Acupuncturist (L. Ac.), and a Diplomate of Acupuncture (Dipl. Ac.) and a Diplomate of Herbology (Dipl. Hb.). This same education is licensed as a "Doctor of Acupuncture" (D.A.) in some states. |
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How many treatments will I need? |
| Acupuncture enables your body to heal itself. It is impossible to predict exactly how long it will take to resolve a particular problem. Your treatment plan will be discussed at the initial consultation. |
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The pain factor |
 Acupuncture needles are fine gauge, but a needle is inserted into your body. You may feel a sensation similar to a mosquito bite, or you may experience a tingling, heaviness or electrical sensation. This sensation generally subsides as the treatment progresses. |
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Other questions? |
| Contact me for more information. |
