Acupuncture has been used for 2,000 years to effectively and safely treat many conditions, including pain, headaches/migraines, women’s health, seasonal allergies, colds and flu, stress, digestive issues, emotional and mental wellness, and immune disorders. The World Health Organization (WHO) has an extensive list of disorders where acupuncture has been proven to be extremely effective.
Acupuncture works by inserting tiny sterile needles in specific points to trigger the body’s healing mechanisms. It regulates the immune system, improves circulation, balances the nervous system, and reduces stress hormones like cortisol.
For your first session, your health history form will be emailed to you. Please have it completed by the time of your appointment or arrive 20 min early to fill it out in the waiting room. We recommend having a meal/snack a few hours before your treatment. During the treatment, we will discuss your complaints, health history, and treatment goals. This is a great time to bring all your questions and concerns. After that, the needles are inserted at specific points and are retained for 30-40 minute, unless you are receiving an SAAT treatment, in which cases auricular needles will be retained for 3 – 4 weeks. At the end of the treatment, we will set up a treatment plan to get you feeling better as quickly as possible, including recommendations for additional therapies or lifestyle/diet changes. Like going to the gym, acupuncture’s benefits are cumulative. For acute or severe complaints, acupuncture is recommended 1 – 2 times a week for a period of time before tapering visits down. Please allow an hour for each treatment.
PRIVATE ACUPUNCTURE
Private treatments are held in a smaller room allowing for more one-on-one time with your acupuncturist. Private acupuncture is most often used for more severe health issues or when access to the back, hips, or shoulders is necessary. A variety of additional modalities can be used which are not available in the community setting, including cupping, herbal foot soaks, and heat therapy.
DeStress PROTOCOL
The DeStress protocol is a 5-point combination in each ear used to amplify the body’s detox mechanisms and reduce cravings. This protocol is used widely for addiction recovery, smoking cessation, PTSD/Trauma support. The needles are inserted with no verbal intake; there is no re-living and re-telling the potential issues or trauma, and we let the body-mind take overhealing. You rest for 20-30 min with the needles. It is a great way to support yourself in making new habits.