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 treatmentRelax, 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.).
- Acne/Skin
Disorders - Vulgaris, Eczema, Psoriasis, Dryness
- ADD
& ADHD
- Addictions
- Drug, Alcohol, Smoking, Food, Non-Substance Addictions
- Allergies
& Asthma
- Anxiety, Depression
- Childhood
Illnesses
- Cardiovascular
Disorders - Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Hypo & Hypertension
- Cancer
- Side affects of Chemo & Radiation therapies.
- Constipation
or Diarrhea
- Cough
- Bronchitis, Emphysema
- Dizziness
& Vertigo
- Endocrine
& Metabolic Conditions - Cushing’s Syndrome, Diabetes Mellitus (Type
II), Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Hyperthyroidism, Hypoglycemia, etc.
- Fatigue
- Gastrointestinal
Disorders - Acid Reflux, Celiac Disease, Crohn's, Diverticulitis,
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Peptic Ulcers,
- Ulcerative
Colitis
- Genitourinary
Disorders - Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH), Chronic Prostatitis,
Glomerulonephritis, Pancreatitis, Chronic Renal Failure,
- Interstitial
Cystitis, Stress Incontinence
- Headaches
- Migraine, Cluster, Sinus
- Hepatic/Liver
Disorders - Chronic Active Hepatitis, Cirrhosis,
- Immunologic
& Allergic Disorders - Allergies, Asthma, Frequent Colds/Flu,
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, HIV/AIDS.
- Sinusitis,
Rhinitis, Post Nasal Drip
- Infectious
Disorders - Herpes (Genitalia & Zoster), Lyme Disease
- Menopausal
Related Symptoms - Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Mood Swings
- Menstrual
Issues - Pain, Cramps, Irregularity, Heavy Menses, Infertility
- Musculoskeletal
Disorders - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Gout, Lateral &
Medial Epicondylitis, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis,
- Periarthritis
of the Shoulder, Piraformis Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Scleroderma,
Lupus, TMJ,
- Back
& Neck Pain - Disc protrusion and herniation, muscle spasm, trauma,
pre and post-surgical rehabilitation, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hand, Hip,
Knee, Ankle and Foot Pain, Tendinitis & Muscle Pain
- Neurological
Disorders - Alzheimer's Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis(ALS), CVA (Stroke), Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis
(MS),
- Trigeminal
Neuralgia, Meneire's, Paralysis, Numbness, Peripheral Neuropathy (PN),
Lumbar Disk Herniation,
- Cervical
Spondylosis, Migraine Headaches
- Premenstrual
Syndrome - Cramps, Bloating, Headaches, Mood Swings
- Sexual
Dysfunction
- Stress,
Tension
- Weight
Control (Loss or Gain)