Q. How can I improve acupuncture treatment results?

A. It is vital to follow these guidelines:

1. Come to your appointments. If you absolutely need to reschedule an appointment, we require 24 hours notice.
2. In order to get full treatment, you must be on time.
3. You must stay current on payments.
4. Do not submerge in water (e.g. shower, bath, hot tub, etc.) for at least 12 hours After acupuncture.
5. Eat something in the three hours before receiving Acupuncture.
6. If healing reactions occur while under Acupuncture care or while taking Chinese Herbal Medicine, we highly recommend calling and informing the office of specific body reactions.

Q. Is acupuncture safe?

A. Yes. The sterile, stainless steel needles used at our clinic are of the highest quality. The areas on your body used in treatment will be cleaned in advance with a cotton ball saturated with food-grade ethyl alcohol. You may experience two sensations with acupuncture: the insertion (which may feel like a mosquito bite), and the arrival of energy at the tip of the needle (which may feel achy, distending, warm, electric...each person has a unique experience).

Q. What is the purpose of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine?

A. To return flow of energy and blood back to normal and to reinstate optimal organ function. This will, in turn, encourage restored function to the affected area and the body will begin to heal itself. If detected early, organ malfunction and blood and/or energy stagnation may respond well to Oriental Medicine with an excellent chance for a complete and painless recovery.