Questions & Answers

What can Acupuncture treat?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the National Institutes for Health, acupuncture is useful in the treatment of:

Chronic and Acute Pain – Injuries, headaches, neck and back pain, tendonitis, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia.

Neurological Disorders – Post-strok recover, Bell’s Palsy & Trigeminal Neuralgia, movement disorders.

Upper Respiratory Disorders – Asthma, allergies, bronchitis, sinusitis, sore throat, laryngitis, colds and flu.

Digestive Disorders – Irritable bowel, colitis, constipation, diarrhea, gastritis, heartburn, food allergies, ulcers.

Urinary and Reproductive Disorders – Cystitis, menstrual cramps, irregular or heavy periods, infertility, menopausal symptoms.

Immune Function – Recurrent infections, supportive treatment fo cancer and AIDS patients.

Addictions – To nicotine, alcohol and drugs.

Eye and Ear Disorders – Tinnitus, Meniere’s disease.

Depression, Anxiety & Insomnia.

Does Acupuncture hurt?

Acupuncture shouldn’t hurt. You will probably feel the presence of the needle, enough so that your mind focuses on the acupuncture point, but there should be NO PAIN. In fact, it should be quite relaxing.

Will my insurance cover acupuncture?

It is customary these days for most insurance plans to offer some acupuncture benefits. The amount greatly varies, and is usually combined with chiropractic benefits. You must call your insurance company for details.

How long before I will see results?

This is difficult to answer. Being a practitioner who expects much from the treatments I provide, I like to see noticeable changes within a week. Results typically come quicker when other facets of Traditional Asian Medicine are used such as;  lifestyle changes, herbal medicine and exercise.  Often though, results are noticed, but symptoms come back within a few days, this is the normal process, and progress will quickly last longer.

Whats the first step?

The first step to trying out acupuncture and traditional Asian medicine is to schedule a consultation. From here we can lay a road map of expectations, costs, and analyze your health using ancient diagnostic tools.