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

• Complete Intake Form: Check your email for the intake form. Print, fill it out, and bring it to your first visit.

• Eat Before Treatment: Have a light meal a few hours before your session—avoid coming on an empty stomach.

• Hygiene: Take a thorough shower to minimize infection risks.

• Dress Comfortably: Wear clean, loose clothing for easy access to treatment areas (legs, arms, neck, back, or abdomen). Avoid yoga pants.

• Use the Restroom: Empty your bladder before the session.

At the clinic

• Turn Off Phones: Minimize distractions for a more effective treatment.

• Remove Accessories: Take off necklaces, watches, and other accessories.

• Relax: The more relaxed you are, the better the results.

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.

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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:

• Acupuncture treatment with TDP far infrared wave therapy/Electric stimulation

• Add on body work such as Cupping/Tuina/Guasha.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACUPUNCUTRE AND DRY NEEDLING?*

• Dry Needling is a Form of Acupuncture – Dry needling techniques originate from acupuncture and originators of dry needling identify it as acupuncture. 

• Training & Safety Standards – Licensed acupuncturists undergo over 1,300 hours of specialized training, including anatomy, biomedical sciences, and clinical practice. In contrast, Dry needling requires as little as 12–27 hours of coursework, increasing the safety risk.

• Scientific & Anatomical Basis – Acupuncture is rooted in anatomy, physiology, and scientific research, not just energy theory. Studies confirm its effectiveness, with dry needling often borrowing evidence from acupuncture research.

• Trigger Points & Needling Depth – Around 95% of trigger points used in dry needling correspond to traditional acupuncture points, which have been treated for over 2,000 years. Acupuncture also includes deep needling techniques, contrary to the claim that only dry needling does.

​* Reference

Acupuncture is not suggested if you have/are:  Pacemakers/Hemophiliacs/ Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure/ Severe Migraines within the last 3 months/ Pregnant Women.

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