Acupuncture Services

Acupuncture is not painless, but it certainly is not painful. Most first-time patients are surprised at how comfortable they feel compared to what they expected. Additionally, acupuncture needles would be better described as ‘pins,’ meaning they are thin, solid pieces of surgical steel about the width of a human hair. The needles do not inject medication or withdraw body fluids and are not inserted into the blood vessels. As a result, the sensation elicited by the treatment is tolerable for the majority of patients. If ever there is an uncomfortable needle, we adjust it or remove it.

Licensed acupuncturists must achieve a national Clean Needle Technique certification to become licensed, and we only use disposable, sterilized needles. And because we receive extensive training in human anatomy and physiology, along with thorough safety training, treatment by a licensed acupuncturist is very safe.

Many variables are considered when determining a patient’s treatment duration, including age, diet, lifestyle, employment, length of time the problem has been developing, what type of interventions have already occurred, medication usage, compliance, etc. Typically, acute conditions require 2-4 weeks of treatment, given 1-3 times/week. Chronic conditions often require 4-8 weeks for lasting results. We like to get some results immediately and significant results within four treatments. If ever we become ‘stumped’ by an unchanging condition, we reach out to specialists in specific areas—fertility, for example—to collaborate on your behalf.