Acupuncture
What can acupuncture help?
Pain disorders: back pain, neck pain, shoulder/elbow pain, leg/arm pain, foot/hands pain/nephropathy, migraines, facial pain...
Mood disorders: depression, stress, anxiety, insomnia, bi-polar, PTSD...
Digestive system dysfunction: constipation, indigestion, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome...
Other chronic disorders: PMS, menopausal syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, and many more.
What do you need to do before and after the acupuncture?
Before
You will receive an INTAKE form by email. Please print, fill out and bring with you at your 1st appointment.
Avoid empty stomach! Eat something within a few hours before the treatment.
A thorough shower is necessary to reduce infection risks.
Wear clean loose clothing allowing easy access of legs/arms up to knees and elbows (yoga pants are not a good choice); you may need to expose your neck (big V t-shirt), abdomen, back, depending on your treatment plan.
Empty the bladder.
At the clinic
Turn your phones off.
Remove accessories such as necklaces & watches.
The more relax you are the better result you will achieve.
After
Hydrated with room temperature water, eat light and rest well.
Avoid extreme activities/ greasy food/ alcohol for the day of treatment.
Avoid exposure to damp/cold/windy weather; wear enough clothing, especially hat.
It is normal to feel tight, pressured, numbness or tickling. It will disappear in a day or two.
When bruising appears, apply ice pack within the first 24 hours. Apply warm wet towel after 24 hours.
FAQ
DOES ACUPUNCTURE HURT?
Acupuncture is a pleasant, relaxing and energizing experience. The needles are hair thin and generally painless and only use once. For certain area around the mouth and nose, you might feel a little bit discomfort, but it is very short. Just relax and your experience will be greatly improved.
WHAT MOST PEOPLE FEEL DURING AND AFTER THE TREATMENT?
Most people feel relaxed, peaceful or pain-relieved; Some even choose to nap or meditate during the treatment. After the treatment, you might feel calm, loose, relaxed and rejuvenated.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS SHOULD I HAVE?
It depends. According to the severity and the length of the disorder, it generally takes 4 to 10 treatments to achieve a sustainable result.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE AND WHAT PROCEDURES MIGHT I EXPERIENCE?
New patient requires 30 mins of evaluation before the treatment.
Each treatment generally takes around one hour. It includes:
30-40 min acupuncture treatment with TDP far infrared wave therapy/Electric stimulation
10-15 mins body work such as Cupping/Tuina (massage)/Guasha.
Acupuncture is not suggested if you have/are: Pacemakers/Hemophiliacs/ Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure/ Severe Migraines within the last 3 months/ Pregnant Women.
Book Appoint online below or Call/Text: 262-744-8126