Acupuncture Essentials: Your Questions Answered
Don't Stop at Pain Management: Witness the full, expansive power of acupuncture in true recovery.
Although not inclusive this is the World Health Organization's (WHO) list of conditions treated by Acupuncture:
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low back pain
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neck pain
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sciatica
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tennis elbow
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periarthritis of the shoulder
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sprains
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headache - including migraines
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peptic ulcer
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dental pain
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temporomandibular (TMJ) dysfunction
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rheumatoid arthritis
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nausea and vomiting
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postoperative pain
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primary hypotension
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renal colic
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leucopenia
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adverse reactions to radiation or chemotherapy
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allergic rhinitis
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acute bacillary dysentery
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acute epigastralgia
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acute and chronic gastritis
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depression (including depressive neurosis and depression following stroke)
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biliary colic facial pain (including craniomandibular disorders)
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morning sickness
Acupuncture addresses the underlying functional cause, not just the symptom. We look at the body’s systems—hormonal, nervous, and circulatory—as one integrated whole, often finding balance where isolated treatments failed. Stop searching; start healing.
No. Acupuncture needles are hair-thin and most patients feel little to no pain. You may feel a brief, mild sensation of tingling or warmth as the point activates.
Absolutely. We use only single-use, pre-sterilized, disposable needles that are immediately discarded after treatment, eliminating any risk of infection
For acute issues, relief can be felt in 1-4 sessions. Chronic issues or complex balancing typically require a course of 6-12 treatments to create sustained, lasting change. Let’s discuss your custom plan at your first visit.
Yes. Major health organizations (like the WHO, NIH, and military pain centers) recognize and utilize acupuncture for its proven efficacy in pain management, nausea, and headache treatment.
Acupuncture works synergistically with most medications by optimizing your body’s function, which can potentially increase the effectiveness of your prescriptions and mitigate side effects.
Yes, it is clinically proven. It immediately down-regulates the nervous system, reducing cortisol levels and promoting deep, sustained calm.
Licensed acupuncturists have 3,000+ hours of training in a comprehensive, holistic diagnostic system, while dry needling is typically a short certification focusing only on muscle knots. We provide whole-person care.
The initial appointment typically lasts 75-120 minutes for a full intake. Follow-up treatments usually last 45-60 minutes.
Yes. It is a vital tool for patients seeking to manage chronic pain and reduce reliance on long-term pharmaceutical solutions, especially both prescribed and illicit opioids.
Yes. It is safe and highly beneficial for managing common pregnancy symptoms like nausea, sciatica, anxiety, and preparation for labor.
Absolutely. We operate within an integrated model and are happy to communicate with your primary care physician and specialists to ensure comprehensive care.
Yes, by regulating the production of melatonin and correcting nervous system dysregulation, acupuncture effectively treats various forms of insomnia.
With each subsequent session, the effects build and hold longer, gradually extending the periods of optimal balance and health.
Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes and ensure you have eaten a light meal or snack within a few hours of your appointment.
Comfortable, loose clothing that allows easy access to your arms and legs.
Avoid strenuous exercise and heavy alcohol consumption for a few hours. Gentle activity and hydration are best.
De Qi is the feeling of energy activation—a slight spreading, warming, or dull pressure at the needle site, indicating the channel is actively responding.
Coverage is increasing. We recommend contacting your insurance provider today to confirm your benefits for pain and specific conditions.
Qi - The Art of Traditional Chinese Medicine
It provides a profound look into the holistic and spiritual aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), demonstrating that healing is about integrating the whole being, not just treating symptoms. It explores how ancient practitioners use traditional diagnosis (like pulse and tongue) and powerful remedies (herbalism and intensive acupuncture) to balance the body's flow of Qi (life energy). The film's unique value lies in showcasing practices like Qigong and the philosophy of Taoist monks in the Wudang Mountains, emphasizing that consciousness, meditation, and spiritual harmony are fundamental to maintaining health and achieving true recovery.
Dope is Death
Acupuncture holds a crucial and radical history in addiction recovery, a story powerfully told in the documentary Dope is Death, which chronicles how the Black Panther Party's Lincoln Detox Center—led by activists like Dr. Mutulu Shakur—pioneered the use of auricular acupuncture to combat the heroin crisis in communities of color.
9000 Needles
The documentary 9000 Needles chronicles American stroke survivor Devin Dearth's journey to Tianjin, China, where, frustrated by limited US rehabilitation options, he sought an intensive, long-term recovery program centered on daily acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to regain movement and function after a massive brain stem stroke.
