My Mission
My priority is to support you in your journey to help trust your body’s ability to heal itself. Whether you are experiencing fear and anxiety during the current pandemic, concerned about your overall health and immunity or have seen multiple doctors with no clear diagnosis and treatment plan, we will work closely together to put you on the path to better health and healing.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a safe, effective and drug-free option for the treatment of most non-emergency conditions, including:
Psycho-emotional and behavioral conditions, including stress, anxiety and insomnia;
Immunological and respiratory conditions, including allergies;
Gastrointestinal conditions, including IBS, Celiac Disease and acid reflux;
Musculoskeletal conditions, including arthritis and chronic pain, as well pain management for sports injuries; and
Women’s health, including menstrual disorders/PMS, menopause (pre- and post,) infertility, fibroids and pregnancy.
Acupuncture reestablishes the circulation of blood, the flow of lymph, has an effect on hormone levels, and the Nervous System. Ultimately, when inserted in the body the needles will unblock accumulations and allow the body to rebalance its energy.
The Process
The first treatment will last 60-90 minutes.
It is advised you arrive early to your first appointment so you can fill out the necessary paperwork before beginning your session, and to ask any questions you may have. It is recommended you wear loose-fitting and comfortable clothing for treatment. The session begins with a comprehensive intake of your health history and your chief complaint. This is followed by a physical exam. After a diagnosis and treatment plan is determined, acupuncture is administered.
The Treatment
Acupuncture needles cause minimal to no pain. It is very normal for individuals to feel apprehensive about needles. However, acupuncture needles are hair-thin and very different then hypodermic needles used at a medical doctors office to draw blood or get a shot. The sensations and perceptions may vary.
The number of disposable needles inserted will also vary depending upon the patient’s condition. Needles are usually inserted in the extremities of the body as these often have a very strong therapeutic effect. The patient rests with inserted needles for 20-30 minutes in order to allow the treatment to take effect.
Patients report a pleasant sensation of warmth, heaviness, dullness, tingling or numbness. The patients who report discomfort describe it to be a minor prick feeling that disappears quickly. Many patients indicate they feel a deep sense of relaxation and increased energy after a treatment. While the responses to treatment may vary, it is not uncommon for the therapeutic effects to appear hours or days after a treatment.
