Common Questions

What does acupuncture treat?

  • Allergies, asthma, and sinus problems
  • Skin problems
  • Insomnia, fatigue, and depression
  • Infertility, PMS, cramps
  • High blood pressure
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Digestive and intestinal disorders
  • Chronic pain and arthritis
  • Side effects of chemotherapy and radiation
  • Weakened immunity
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Pain from injuries
  • Decreases recovery time from strokes and Bell’s Palsy
  • Induces labor
  • Hot flashes and night sweats
  • Helps almost any problem to some degree

Does acupuncture hurt?

Most people feel very little or no pain at all. Sometimes there is a pin-prick feeling for the first few seconds after needle insertion, but then it goes away.

How many treatments will I need?

Acupuncture is not a one-time fix. It works best in a series of treatments (6-10 are often recommended to start with), either close together or spaced apart, depending on the severity and duration of the problem. For acute conditions, more treatments in a short time are effective. Regular treatments spaced farther apart are better for chronic health problems.

What types of payments do you accept?

Cash, checks (including HSA checks), and all major credit/debit cards.

Are intake conversations done in a group setting?

No, they are done in private.

How long does an acupuncture treatment take?

Plan for a minimum of 1 hour for the first visit, and a minimum of 45 minutes for return visits.

Is acupuncture safe?

Absolutely. The needles are very small, much smaller than the needles used for injections and vaccinations. The needles are sterile and after they are used one time, they are discarded.

Acupuncture doesn’t add anything to or take anything away from the body. It either encourages the body’s own healing power to take effect or very rarely nothing happens.

Will the amount I choose to pay effect the quality or length of my treatment?

No, you get the same individualized treatment no matter what amount you choose to pay from the range of $15 to $40. ($25 to $50 for the first appointment.)