What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a 3,000 year old system of medicine originating from China. Acupuncture became well known in the United States in 1971 when New York Times reporter James Reston received acupuncture in China to alleviate pain following surgery for appendicitis. In 1997, the National Institute of Health acknowledged acupuncture's effectiveness and called for further study into it. In 2003, the World Health Organization recognized acupuncture as effective for nearly four dozen common health conditions. Oprah received acupuncture on her show in 2007, further increasing American public awareness of acupuncture.
How does acupuncture work?
Acupuncture harmonizes the flow of Qi, or energy, throughout the body. Qi travels in pathways throughout the body called meridians. An acupuncturist inserts thin, sterile, stainless steel needles into openings (acupuncture points) on the meridians in order to influence the flow of Qi. The patient rests with the needles and typically experiences a feeling of deep relaxation and well-being while the needles are working. No one knows exactly how acupuncture works although there are many theories.
Can acupuncture help my ______?
Here is a short list of the many conditions that can be successfully treatment with acupuncture:
Addictions: drugs and alcohol, cigarettes, eating disorders, sugar
Cardiovascular: anemia, angina, elevated cholesterol, hypertension
Dermatological: herpes, eczema, psoriasis, excessive sweating
Emotional: stress, depression, insomnia, adhd, autism, anxiety
Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat: allergies, ear infections, sinusitis, tinnitus, headaches, dental pain
Gastrointestinal: diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel, indigestion, nausea, acid reflux, ulcers
Reproductive: chronic vaginal burning, infertility, polycystic ovarian syndrome, PMS, menstrual disorders, menopausal symptoms, fibroids, endometriosis, postpartum care, male and female sexual dysfunction
Infections: bronchitis, candida, cold & flu prevention, vaginal infections
Interal: chronic fatigue, diabetes, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, lupus, obesity, urinary problems
Neurological: ms, neuralgia, stroke, migraines, headaches, dizziness, Bell's palsy
Musculoskeletal: tendonitis, back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, arthritis, bulging/slipped disc pain, car accident recovery, jaw pain, joint pain, TMJ, sprain/strains, carpal tunnel
Pregnancy: infertility, nausea, post-partum depression
Respiratory: asthma, seasonal allergies, emphysema, COPD
Other: unexplained disorders, pain. Also complements long term western care for conditions such as cancer, HIV, hepatitis, pain management, surgical recovery and mental health disorders. Acupuncture also helps people through difficult life circumstances such as divorce, grief and trauma.
Addictions: drugs and alcohol, cigarettes, eating disorders, sugar
Cardiovascular: anemia, angina, elevated cholesterol, hypertension
Dermatological: herpes, eczema, psoriasis, excessive sweating
Emotional: stress, depression, insomnia, adhd, autism, anxiety
Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat: allergies, ear infections, sinusitis, tinnitus, headaches, dental pain
Gastrointestinal: diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel, indigestion, nausea, acid reflux, ulcers
Reproductive: chronic vaginal burning, infertility, polycystic ovarian syndrome, PMS, menstrual disorders, menopausal symptoms, fibroids, endometriosis, postpartum care, male and female sexual dysfunction
Infections: bronchitis, candida, cold & flu prevention, vaginal infections
Interal: chronic fatigue, diabetes, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, lupus, obesity, urinary problems
Neurological: ms, neuralgia, stroke, migraines, headaches, dizziness, Bell's palsy
Musculoskeletal: tendonitis, back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, arthritis, bulging/slipped disc pain, car accident recovery, jaw pain, joint pain, TMJ, sprain/strains, carpal tunnel
Pregnancy: infertility, nausea, post-partum depression
Respiratory: asthma, seasonal allergies, emphysema, COPD
Other: unexplained disorders, pain. Also complements long term western care for conditions such as cancer, HIV, hepatitis, pain management, surgical recovery and mental health disorders. Acupuncture also helps people through difficult life circumstances such as divorce, grief and trauma.
Do you use disposable needles?
Yes. We ONLY use disposable needles.
Are your prices temporarily low? Or... what is community acupuncture?
We are a community-style acupuncture clinic which means that needles are primarily placed on the head, arms and lower legs and patients relax in a small group while seated in comfortable recliners. Appointment times are staggered throughout the hour which enables us to lower our fees. We believe that acupuncture should be affordable and accessible to as many people as possible, therefore our prices are $15-$35 all the time. We have also found that everyone's treatment is enhanced by the energy of the group. There is something extremely powerful about a group of people sitting together for the purpose of healing.
Due to the high cost of conventional acupuncture treatment most people get treated once per week at best. When treated more frequently patients get better much faster. With our fee structure you can come in for treatment more often. Depending on your health situation we may recommend that you receive treatment multiple times per week.
Due to the high cost of conventional acupuncture treatment most people get treated once per week at best. When treated more frequently patients get better much faster. With our fee structure you can come in for treatment more often. Depending on your health situation we may recommend that you receive treatment multiple times per week.
Does the person who pays $35 get more than one who pays $15?
Everyone gets the same level of quality, customized treatment regardless of what they pay. Community-style treatment removes money away from treatment. What we are counting on is volume, lots of satisfied patients who refer their friends and family.
