See our complete list of safety procedures here. 

Drink enough water on the day of your appointment, and eat a small snack before you come if possible.

Come prepared to relax. Wear comfortable clothing that can be rolled above the elbow or knee.  Most commonly used acupuncture points are located in these areas.

Your first treatment will take approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours, and includes your initial health interview and treatment.  Follow-up appointments will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour.    

Insertion of an acupuncture needle is virtually painless. Needles are inserted with an insertion tube, so most often you will feel the small plastic tube pressure rather than the needle. After the needle has been inserted, patients sometimes report feeling numbness, tingling, itchiness, or a feeling of heaviness at the site of the needle insertion. 

During the treatment, most patients feel very relaxed or take a nap. If, during your appointment, you feel any discomfort, please let your acupuncturist know so that we may assist you.  

Results vary for each individual.  Individuals with acute conditions may see results in one treatment, while those with chronic conditions may need anywhere from 4 to 10 treatments to see results.  Some conditions may require a long term treatment plan. 

Anyone whose health can improve can benefit from our help. We will work with you to figure out the best way to to integrate our holistic care into your current wellness practices and lifestyle.  

It depends on your insurance. We do not file with insurance, but we will provide you with all of the paperwork that you need to pass onto your insurance. Please call if you have questions about this, we are eager to work with you. 

Check out our Research page to investigate some reviews, articles, and studies for some common conditions we treat using acupuncture.