Acupuncture Therapy

Acupuncture is a safe, chemical-free treatment that supports the body’s natural self-healing abilities. Thin, flexible needles are gently placed at specific points to promote balance and relaxation.

What Does Acupuncture Feel Like?

Acupuncture needles are hair-thin and usually cause little to no discomfort. Some patients may feel gentle pressure, warmth, or a spreading sensation known as de qi. Most people find the treatment deeply relaxing.

Deep Relaxation for Mind and Body

Acupuncture can help create a calm, deeply relaxing experience, leaving you feeling comfortable and refreshed after treatment.

What is Acupuncture?

Several thousand years ago, East Asian practitioners discovered that the body forms disharmonies as a result of the various physical and mental stresses of life. Oriental medical theory explains these disharmonies as an imbalance of opposing forces called yin and yang. This imbalance disrupts the movement of the body’s vital energy (qi) along the meridian pathways, which are channels through which the body’s energy is thought to flow. Acupuncture restores the smooth flow of qi. By inserting and manipulating hair-thin needles at specific points, I can return the body to its natural balance and promote the body’s ability to heal itself.

Acupuncture returns the body to its
natural state of balance and harmony.

Is Acupuncture Safe?

Yes. Acupuncture is used by millions of Americans every year. Acupuncturists are required to undergo extensive education, including a detailed study of human anatomy and training in the Clean Needle Technique. I graduated Doctor in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine and am licensed by the state. As required by law, I use pre-sterilized, disposable, single-use needles to ensure your complete safety.

Your First Visit

When you arrive for your first acupuncture appointment I will ask you to complete a comprehensive intake form. The acupuncture intake form asks questions about your current state of health, past illnesses, and family history. These questions are important because the holistic approach of Oriental medicine takes everything into account. Your current symptoms may not seem related to past health issues, but our bodies are complex landscapes and everything that happens to them leaves its mark.

After reviewing your intake form, we will discuss your condition, and I will examine your pulse and tongue, which are two of the basic diagnostic methods of Oriental medicine. The acupuncture points I choose will depend on your condition, but you can expect approximately 20 needles. Once the needles are inserted, I will leave you to lie comfortably for 15-20 minutes with the needles in place. Many people find acupuncture treatment deeply relaxing, and it is not uncommon for patients to fall asleep during this time.