Acupuncture is one of the three branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Although ancient Chinese medicine is complex and foreign to many of us, its principles and methods can be easily understood. Acupuncture needles are used to stimulate points along the energy channels in our bodies. These specific channels or meridians as they are commonly referred to were discovered several thousand years ago by Chinese medical practitioners. When there is a deficiency of energy in our channels, an excess of energy in our channels, or a blockage of energy in our channels, we experience pain and/or poor health. Stimulating acupuncture points along these channels helps to bring the energy back into balance and thus provides a relief of symptoms.
Initial acupuncture visit is $85, follow-up visits are $65, and we also offer a package of 5 acupuncture visits for $275 ($55 per visit).$295 if one of the five visits is the initial visit. The price for your initial visit is $85 and follow-up visits are $65 each.
The acupuncture needles are very fine and flexible, about the same width as human hair or a piece of thread. We only use sterile, disposable needles. Upon insertion into the acupuncture point, the needle produces little to no sensation at all. Once the needle is inserted the patient will typically feel a tingling or a sensation of pressure which means that the needle is working. The process is not painful; in fact, most people find acupuncture to be extremely relaxing.
A thorough evaluation will be done on your initial visit including an examination, comprehensive medical review and discussion of your current complaints. Acupuncture diagnostic procedures also include pulse and tongue diagnoses to determine which channels need attention. All of this information will be combined and utilized to formulate a custom treatment plan including acupuncture, lifestyle/diet recommendations, and herbal medicine or vitamin supplementation as needed.
Once the needles have been inserted, you will lie comfortably for 25 minutes. Please allow 90 minutes for your first appointment and 60 minutes for follow-up visits. This will ensure enough time for your doctor to review your progress, make any adjustments to your treatment plan, and to answer any questions you may have.
Because acupuncture works to bring the body back into balance, it is successful at treating hundreds of symptoms and conditions. Some of the more commonly treated conditions are: