What is Chinese Medicine?
Chinese Medicine is a very old and comprehensive system of healthcare that includes five main branches: Acupuncture, Bodywork, Exercise, Nutrition and Herbology. These modalities are often combined together to enhance the effect of treatments.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture involves the insertion of sterile, disposable, almost hair-thin needles at specific points along energetic channels called meridians. In simplest terms, the purpose is to regulate the flow of energy or Qi (pronounced “chee”) throughout the body. Both physical and emotional issues are addressed with acupuncture and the goal of most treatments is to correct the root cause of your ailment, not just mask its symptoms. Acupuncture has a 4000-year history and is a very literate medicine with the first texts written over 2000 years ago.
What Style of Acupuncture Do You Practice?
It varies greatly with the type of acupuncture (community or one-on-one) and client response. I have training in and use TCM style, Sooji Korean hand acupuncture, Kiiko Matsumoto's protocols, Master Tung's points, auricular and various micro-acupuncture systems. My style, like my client base, is very broad and eclectic.
Does it Hurt?
It’s unfortunate that this fear prevents many people from experiencing acupuncture. The needles are so fine that most clients don’t feel much of anything. In fact, the most common response I get from someone who’s just had their first acupuncture needle inserted is, “Is it in?” Acupuncture needles are tiny and solid. A syringe (what most people think of when you say “needle,”) is much thicker and hollow so liquid can pass through; this injected fluid creates pressure and causes pain.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
This is determined during your initial appointment when discussing your health history and your wellness goals. With both acupuncture and massage, most acute ailments can be successfully treated in one to three sessions. Chronic conditions can take longer to improve and will respond much faster with more treatments received in a shorter time period. Generally, for acupuncture to be most effective it’s important to receive it with regularity as your body is healing and taper as your condition improves.
Payment Policy
Payment is due in full either before or at the time of service. I accept cash, checks, VISA, MasterCard and PayPal. There is a $30 bank fee for bounced checks, plus the original amount for the service provided.
General Cancellation Policy
If you schedule online, please also cancel your session online if time permits, otherwise, a call or email is requested. 24 hours advance notice is required or you will be charged for the session.
Insurance
At this time, I do not accept insurance. However, I do provide receipts that you can submit.