Balance Your Qi

Acupuncture can help a wide variety of symptoms and disorders including but not limited to:

• Allergies & respiratory discorders
• Autoimmune disorders: RA, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Hashimotos, etc.
• Digestive disorders: IBS, constipation, acid reflux, etc
• Neurological disorders: peripheral neuropathy, stroke recovery, tremors, etc
• Pain: Headache/migraines, facial pain, neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, hand, foot, knee or hip pain, carpal tunnel
• Stress-related & emotional disorders: anxiety, depression, additiction, etc
• Weight management
• Women’s health: period regulation, PMS, fertility, menopause issues, etc.

Acupuncture works best when you maintain consistent treatment. The idea is to keep your body balanced and functioning well to prevent it from getting to a place where symptoms return.

Practitioners trained in Oriental Medicine often use vocabulary that is not commonly used in western medicine to describe the human body and disease. (Don’t be put off by that). Translating those ideas, inserting acupuncture needles causes changes in the nervous system and the way the brain and body communicate to one another. Kind of like resetting an electronic device, acupuncture resets the electrical communication in the body thereby creating a situation where the body functions as it should.

Massage Therapists and Acupuncturists have seen it all. They are used to discussing a lot of natural body issues and are very professional when dealing with embarrassing situations. Don’t let something like that stop you from getting a massage or acupuncture treatment.

No. Many patients claim not to feel the needles at all. Sometimes there can be a slight stinging or pinching sensation when the needles are first inserted in some areas but it usually dissipates quickly. The needles are placed into energy channels that flow throughout the body. Any pain is due to the energy being stuck/stagnated in that area. The needles break-up this stuck “qi” (pronounced, chi) causing it to flow freely through this area thus reducing pain.

Nope, acupuncture is all natural. The needles are placed into energy channels that flow throughout the body stimulating your body’s innate ability to relax & heal.

They are very similar to a strand of hair. MUCH smaller than needles used in typical injections or blood draws. You can always ask to see one of the needles they are using.

20-30 minutes.

Acupuncture stimulates the nervous system which changes the communication and perception going on between the body and the brain. Each treatment builds on the last treatment to help alleviate symptoms. By stimulating acupuncture points frequently, the change in symptoms happens more quickly. While some patients may feel immediate relief, others may not notice changes in symptoms until after 5 (or more) treatments.
Patient Treatment Plans are created for each patient based upon:

• Pain level or intensity of symptoms reported by the patient The effect said symptoms have on daily activities of the patient
• The length of time the symptoms have been present
• The length of time expected to bring symptoms under control

If you are unable to follow the treatment plan created by the acupuncturist, do what you can! Recognize that it may take longer to change the symptoms, but things generally will improve over time if you keep coming consistently. Keep in mind, improvement of symptoms is a process. Treatment plans may be modified once both the patient and the acupuncturist agree that symptoms are under control. Our goal is to help you get back to a life filled with health and wellness.

No, it does not matter. They both complement your relaxation journey no matter which one you experience first. Everyone is a little different, we recommend trying it both ways to which combination resonates with you.

Yes, all three of our Acupuncturists attended 4 years of schooling and earned a Master’s Degree in Chinese Medicine.

Collectively they have been practicing for nearly 40 years.

If you are being treated for any condition, please consult with your healthcare provider before scheduling a massage, acupuncture, or float.

Absolutely not! Only sterile one-time use needles will be used for your treatment and the used needles will be disposed of properly as medical waste.

Pain: Look for a decrease in intensity and/or frequency of pain as well as a reduction in the total area affected.

Cosmetic: Look for an increased glow to the skin due to increase blood flow, tightening of the facial muscles & a softening of lines & wrinkles.

Addiction: Look for a decrease in desire for and/or less enjoyment of alcohol/cigarettes/food as well as stress being more manageable.

Internal medicine: reduction or elimination of main symptoms.

Stress/Anxiety/Depression: stress being more manageable, stabilization in mood, reduction in anxiety/depression symptoms

Other: increase in energy, better sleep, feeling of increased well-being.

Needles as thin as a strand of hair are inserted carefully into key muscular connections and creases in the face, causing tiny micro-traumas to the skin that trigger an increase in blood flow and activate collagen production. Collagen is the body’s natural filler. It increases muscle tone and elasticity. The increase in blood flow helps revitalize and nourish the skin, resulting in healthier skin, a dewy glow, and a more youthful appearance. Cosmetic acupuncture promotes subtle, natural looking changes to the skin over time, 12 treatments, are typically recommended.