DOES ACUPUNCTURE HURT AND IS IT SAFE?

Acupuncture needles are thin, single use, and disposable which are used in strategic anatomical landmarks in your body. Some patients experience a sensation when the needle is inserted, but it is not pain. The feeling has been described as a tickling, tingling, warm, or traveling sensation along the channel. Most patients are surprised by the relaxing experience of an acupuncture treatment and the energy boost that accompanies it.

Acupuncture is safe when it is done by a well-trained board certified acupuncturist. To have the certification of the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), an acupuncturist must have graduated from an accredited acupuncture school, received a 3 to 4 year Master of Science degree, and completed over 1,000 hours of clinical study as an intern.

Acupuncturists follow OSHA standards to prevent any  spread of disease.

IS ACUPUNCTURE SAFE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN?

Yes. When done properly by a trained professional, acupuncture for pregnant women is safe.  Acupuncture can help relieve many of the aches and discomforts of pregnancy.  It is effective for nausea (morning sickness), heartburn, swelling of the legs, constipation, sciatica and more. Acupuncture is also effective for women who have difficulty with getting pregnant.

HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR MY VISIT?

You should wear loose clothing, be hydrated and have eaten one to two hours prior to the appointment.
It is best not to be on an empty stomach when receiving a treatment. The treatment takes 45 minutes to an hour.

WHAT DOES ACUPUNCTURE TREAT?

The National Institute of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recognize that acupuncture can treat the following conditions:

EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Stress

PAIN
Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Frozen Shoulder
Joint Pain
Muscle Spasms
Migraine
Back Pain
Sciatica
Tendonitis

DIGESTIVE DISORDERS
Acid Reflux
Anorexia
Bloating
Celiac Disease
Colitis
Constipation
Crohn’s Disease
Diarrhea
Diverticulitis
Flatulence /Gas
Gall Stones
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea and Vomiting
Appetite
Spastic Colon
Stomach Ache
Ulcers

RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
Asthma
Bronchitis
COPD
Emphysema
Cold and Flu
Pneumonia

EAR, NOSE, THROAT
Cold Sores
Conjunctivitis
Dizziness/Vertigo
Earache
Ear Infections
Ear Ringing
Lack of Balance
Laryngitis
Sinusitis
Sore Throat
Tonsillitis

CIRCULATORY DISORDERS
Angina
Anemia
Arrhythmia
Hypertension
Palpitations
Restless Leg Syndrome

IMMUNE DISORDERS
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Grave’s Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Allergies
Diabetes
Multiple Sclerosis

MISCELLANEOUS
Skin Conditions
Facial Rejuvenation
Premature Aging
Weak Constitution
Chronic Infections
Weight Loss

NEUROLOGY
Seizures
Nerve Damage
Stroke
Tremors
Concussion
Vertigo
Lack of Coordination
Lack of Balance
Poor Memory
Difficulty Concentrating

REPRODUCTIVE DISORDERS
PCOS
Amenorrhea
Male Infertility
Female Infertility
Fibroids
Dysmenorrhea
PMDD
PMS
Endometriosis
Prostatitis
Erectile Disorder

URINARY DISORDERS
Bladder Infection
Frequent Urination
Incontinence
Interstitial Cystitis
Urgent Urination
Urinary Tract Infection