What does acupuncture do?

Acupuncture regulates the energy of your body which is responsible for all the functions of your organs and systems. Western medical science finds that acupuncture releases endorphins and enkephalins which relieves pain. It changes blood chemistry thereby regulating the communication of neurostransmitters in the brain. It also creates changes in blood flow throughout the entire body.

Is acupuncture safe?

Yes, acupuncture is truly a safe treatment. All used needles are sterile and disposed after each treatment.

What does it feel like to have acupuncture?

Acupuncture needles are very fine and and the treatment is generally comfortable. In general, most people find acupuncture to be a relaxing and pleasant experience. They feel calmer and notice changes for the better in their health and energy in the days following acupuncture.

Does acupuncture hurt?

Acupuncture generally does not hurt. Upon insertion of the needle, some people may feel a slight prick, and some people feel nothing. It varies from person to person.

Some people are more sensitive while others are not. Furthermore, some areas are more tender than others and some areas may hurt one day but not the other. This is all to say that your body changes all the time.

You may dread the needles they use when they draw your blood. Those are hyperdermic needles that must be big enough to transport blood out. But those are not the ones used for acupuncture! Acupuncture uses very thin needles (about the width of a piece of hair).

What does acupuncture treat?

Acupuncture is commonly known to effectively treat pain, musculoskeletal, and neurological problems.

However, acupuncture can also treat other problems. For example, acupuncture can help with mental & emotional challenges such as depression or anxiety.

How many treatments will I need?

The number of treatments depends on the nature, duration, and severity of the condition. Some acute conditions may require only a few treatments while chronic conditions may need 20 or more treatments. Generally 10-20 treatments are sufficient for most problems but it would depend on the individual.