Q-What is Qi?

A-Qi is the life energy that even though is at this time unable to be seen by the human eye good health depends upon. Without a balanced/ harmonized distribution of Qi good health is impossible to achieve.

Q-Does acupuncture hurt?
A-In Chinese, acupuncture is referred to as bu tong, or painless. You may feel little or no discomfort as the needles are inserted as the process is typically painless. You may also feel a second different sensation with the arrival of energy at the tip of the needle (which may feel achy, distending, warm, electric...each person has a unique experience). Generally most people feel a tingling, heaviness, pressure or a slight electrical sensation.

These energetic sensations differ from pain. People often comment that the feeling is unfamiliar but pleasant and comforting.

Q-What is acupressure?
A-Acupressure uses fingertips instead of needles. For the needle sensitive, young children, elderly and otherwise very deficient patients, acupressure offers a viable alternative to acupuncture.

Q-How long do the treatments take?

A-In most situations return treatments take between 30 to 40minutes. The length of the treatment depends on individual conditions of the patient.

Q. How can I improve acupuncture treatment results?

A. It is vital to follow these guidelines:

1. Come to your appointments. If you absolutely need to reschedule an appointment, please let us know as soon as possible, we would like 24 hours notice.
2. In order to get full treatment, you must be on time.
3. You must stay current on payments.
4. Eat something in the three hours before receiving Acupuncture.
5. If healing reactions occur while under Acupuncture care or while taking Chinese Herbal Medicine, we highly recommend calling and informing the office of specific body reactions.

Q-What should I expect for my first treatment?

A-After the first treatment has been administered, depending on the ailment being treated, many experiences may occur. Immediate, total or partial relief from pain or other symptoms may be experienced. Some patients experience a sudden burst of energy while others may feel relaxed. Many people experience a calming satisfaction.

Q. Is acupuncture safe?

A. Yes. The thin, sterile, stainless steel needles used at our clinic are of the highest quality. Acupuncture needles are FDA approved. These needles are pre-sterilized and individually wrapped. After the needles are used, they are disposed.

Q. What is the purpose of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine?

A-The purpose of Acupuncture and Herbs are:

1. To relieve pain and other symptoms(such as gas or swelling)
2. To strengthen the body by nourishing the persons root
3. To balance and harmonize the person and their Qi
4. To increase their immunity
5. To relax and de-stress the person and reverse the effects of stress
6. To return flow of energy and blood back to normal and to reinstate optimal organ function.