Acupuncture Treatment
Acupuncture works to activate the key systems of the body’s innate healing ability. Patients report a general feeling of relaxation or even a deep calmness during their sessions.
Very thin, sterile, single-use stainless steel needles are gently inserted into the skin at various points on the body. Each treatment is unique to your individual condition, and the point selection is based on centuries-old clinical evidence and medical theory. Some patients are surprised that points on one area of the body can treat a completely different part! This is but one example of the holism of this medicine, which views all parts of your body and mind as connected and important.
Patients often wonder if acupuncture hurts.
Needle insertion is widely considered to be pain-free, although some may feel a quick pinch. You may feel a slight dull and achy sensation once the needle is placed which usually subsides after a moment, or perhaps a mild sensation of energetic movement from one area of the body to another. These are perfectly normal and safe feelings that acupuncture patients report.
The needles are generally retained for a period of time, and gentle manipulation of the needles may be used for certain cases.
Once the needles are retained, this is your time to rest. Many patients feel drowsy and rest quite deeply during this time. Others report feeling relaxed, relief from pain, or a sense of meditative well-being.
Your clinician will always be close by and ready to check in on you during this time if it is needed.
Is Acupuncture right for me?
Traditional Chinese Medicine is, at its heart, a preventative style of medicine.
Nourishing a healthy and fulfilling life based on the movements, cycles, patterns, gifts, and guiding principles of the natural world is at the core of this ancient method of medical practice.
However, due to the commitments and obligations most of us have, including hectic schedules, raising families, being caretakers for other family members, balancing work and home life, and the limited access to nature on a daily basis, it often the case that we do not seek medical care until we start feeling the symptoms of a state of disharmony or disease.
For any medical condition, it is important to visit your medical doctor.
It is also important to feel empowered with your health care choices, and know that Acupuncture and Traditional Natural Medicine is a viable treatment option for a wide range of physical and emotional health issues.
Our methods and treatment strategies are safe, effective, and tested for pain relief.
In addition, Acupuncture and Natural Medicine can treat many different types of conditions, from anxiety and depression to digestive issues and allergies.
This medicine also really shines in the areas of fertility and women’s health, hormone imbalance, injury recovery, and sleep disorders.
If you’d like to find out how we can help you with your pain, health, or emotional well-being, please fill out the following form to schedule a free consultation.