New Patient Consultation

How many treatments you will need to significantly feel and notice the difference is critical to the success of acupuncture. We generally say a full treatment course is anywhere from 6-12 treatments. the lesser being more acute conditions while the later is for chronic and stubborn conditions. The key is to have frequent treatments at the beginning and then gradually increase the duration between treatments so you are always in a downward slope towards feeling better. You can never have treatments too close together, but you can have them too far apart, putting a serious setback towards the progress you make.

In general acupuncture is very gentle and there is little to no side effects. On occasion you may experience some slight bruising from a point or may have markings from cupping. these should clear up within a few days. The most important thing is you will begin to feel better overall, sleep, mood, energy, digestion all becomes balanced and works optimally.

When you are resting on the table we generally leave acupuncture in for about 20-30 minutes. This is generally a great relaxation point where you can rest and maybe even take a little nap while allowing your body to heal. Other modalities may be used in conjunction with acupuncture to really stimulate the healing process.

Loose fitting and easy to move around clothing is best. Shorts and a T-shirt work very well as we can access the majority of points with this type of clothing. There is a restroom where you are more than welcome to change into or out of regular clothing.