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Payment
I accept cash or checks.
I don’t accept credit cards at this time.
Payment is expected at the time of service.
 

How much time should I schedule?
Acupuncture – Your first appointment will last 1 ½ to 2 hours.
Subsequent treatments will last 45-50 minutes and includes a brief intake and your acupuncture treatment;
or 75-90 minutes, which will includes one or more of the following: More in depth discussion and review of systems and case, more time with needles in, front and back of body acupuncture, moxibustion, Herbal consultation, Herbal liniment, Auricular acupuncture in addition to body acupuncture, Massage, Tui Na, Reflexology, Postural analysis, Exercise therapy, Soft tissue release, PNF Stretching, and/or other therapies to strengthen and reinforce your treatment.

All other treatments and consultations last 45-50 minutes unless you schedule more time in 15 minute increments. 

Before your acupuncture treatment 
It's best if you don't have an empty stomach, so I encourage you to eat a healthy snack or lite meal within 2-3 hours of any acupuncture treatment.
I reserve the right to refuse treatment if you are intoxicated.
If you have long hair, it's a good idea to bring a hair tie or clip to keep the hair out of the way during your treatment.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing. I often have to get to points above the knees and elbows and it is best if your cloths don’t constrict your blood flow.
If I need you to disrobe further, I'll provide draping


  During your acupuncture treatment
Relax, slow down, and calm your mind. Enjoy the calming affects of your treatment. Feel free to take a little nap as many do.
Follow-up treatments are 45-50 minutes.

 
After your acupuncture treatment
Drink plenty of fresh pure water. Eat healthy food, like lightly steamed vegetables, fruit, light soups, and hot whole grain cereals for breakfast are especially good during the next day or so.
If you have any questions, please call me.  

  
How many Acupuncture Treatments will I need?
The number of treatments will vary depending on the individual, the severity of their condition and how long the condition has been present.
I typically like to see you 2-3 times per week for 1-2 weeks, and then usually 2 times weekly. A typical course of treatment is 10-12 treatments, but each person is considered individually. Typically, thelonger you have had the condition, the longer it will take to recover. If you choose less frequent treatments, you will likely require more treatments to completely eliminate the problem.
You should experience some improvement within 1-3 treatments. In some cases I may recommend herbs and/or acupuncture for a longer period of time.         


Do Acupuncture needles hurt?
Nearly every American has been repeatedly traumatized large hypodermic needle since birth! The fact is that acupuncture needles have little in common with hypodermic needles.Hypodermic needles are usually large, hollow, cut the skin upon penetration and cause bleeding which requiring compression and the application of a band aide or cotton ball. They are often purposely inserted into blood vessels which is can be painful.
Acupuncture needles, on the other hand, are hair thin and solid. Acupuncture needle is designed to cause no trauma upon insertion. They seldom produce even one drop of blood upon withdrawal and they are never purposely inserted into blood vessels, they are usually inserted into muscle. Muscles don’t have sharp pain receptors, so the sensation is more like pressure, a light achiness, or warmth. This is referred to as “Da Qi” and is usually desired. Transmission of disease through the use of single use, disposable acupuncture needles is unheard of.
This being said, everybody is slightly different in there perception of the acupuncture needle. Some people don’t feel anything. Others may feel a slight prick as the needle penetrates their skin, then little more.  Some patients feel “Da Qi” quickly, while others may not feel it at all. The bottom line is... Once you've tried it and realize "It's not about the needles", a whole new world of incredible health care options opens up to you.


What does Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine treat?
There are few conditions that are not affectively and holistically treated; however, the list below includes a few conditions treated by most Licensed Acupuncturists (L.Ac.).
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