The number of treatments will vary from person to person. Some people experience immediate relief; others may take months or even years to achieve results. Chronic conditions usually take longer to resolve than acute ones.
Treatment frequency depends on a variety of factors: your constitution, the severity and duration of the problem and the quality and quantity of your Qi.
During your initial, complimentary consultation, you will have the opportunity to learn how Acupuncture treatments are not only useful for pain management, you’ll asi gain insights into how they are also apart of a comprehensive system of preventative health care and health maintenance.
You will get a feel for the experience, you will also have facts about the approach.
The primary methods applied to re-establish balance are: acupuncture, moxibustion – the application of herbal infused heat to key acupoints, cupping, Tui Na massage, chinese herbal medicine, dietary recommendations, and lifestyle changes. Chinese herbal medicines may be prescribed and taken internally pr applied externally. Both acupuncture and moxibustion seek to regulate the flow of Qi (evergy) and Xue (Zhu –
Your initial visit typically lasts between 1 – 1 1/2 hours. Which includes going over your detailed medical history and an acupuncture treatment.
Steps to a successful treatment:
Completing a detailed medical history report Discussing your symptoms and history at length to determine the best form of treatment Planning for next steps.
A follow-up treatment typically takes 45-60 minutes and
Extremely fine, hair-like, flexible needles are placed at specific points on the energetic pathways, which lead to the organs, muscles and nerves of the body. When the acupoints are stimulated you may experience a sensation of tingling or warmth – some people feel no sensation at all. As necessary, other modalities such as cuppoing, moxibustion, and Tui Na massage may
