ACUPUNCTURE and ORIENTAL MEDICINE

What should I expect on my first visit? Your first visit will begin with an in-depth assessment of your constitution using pulse palpation, and tongue examination.  The practitioner then determines the cause of your symptoms based on traditional Chinese medical theory. After that an herbal prescription will be prescribed if necessary. If it is an acupuncture visit, then needles will be inserted into specific acupuncture points on the patient’s body for 30 minutes. Moxibustion, Tui na, Gua Sha, or Fire Cupping may be used to enhance the therapeutic effects of Acupuncture. The number of treatment sessions depends on your specific condition.

First Visit:  $100 ($80 for Uninsured & Seniors) 1Hour-1.5Hour.

Acupuncture Treatment (follow up visit) or Chinese Herbal Consultation:  $80 ($60 for Uninsured & Seniors) 1Hour. Acupuncture may include a combination of the following treatments needed as prescribed by Acupuncturist: Acupuncture, Tuina, Acupressure, Cupping, Gua Sha, Qi Gong, Moxibustion.

SPECIAL: Package of 8 Treatments Prepaid  $560 ($420 for Uninsured & Seniors) ($80 Savings)

*Packages are great for: Smokings Cessations, Physical Injuries- Acute Sprains, Post Operation, Whiplash, Strain, Carpal Tunnel, Tennis Elbow, Shoulder Pain, Back Pain, Hip Pain, Sciatica, Joint Pain, Ankle or Foot Pain, Weight Control, Menopausal Symptoms Relief or any other condition which requires repetitive treatments (see a list below). Note: All treatment packages are non-transferable and non-refundable upon purchase. Also ask about Access Wellness Center Membership - there are additional discounts for  our members.

FAQ: What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture, a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), one of the oldest continuous systems of medicine dating back 4,000 years. It is the most commonly used system of healing in the world.

            Acupuncture is a technique of inserting and manipulating fine filiform needles into specific points on the body with the aim of relieving pain and for therapeutic purposes.

 How does Acupuncture work? TCM is based on the belief that what happens to one part of the body affects every other part of the body. Organs and organ systems are viewed as interconnected structures that work together to keep the body functioning properly.

            One of the TCM concepts is Qi, which is a vital force or energy. Qi flows through the body via channels, or pathways, called meridians. Imbalances in the flow of Qi causes illness; correction of this flow restores the body to balance.  

            Acupuncture restores the balance allowing the Qi to flow normally throughout the body and restoring health to the mind and body. 

 Does acupuncture hurt? Acupuncture needles are 25-50 times thinner than a hypodermic needle. They are so thin that several acupuncture needles can go into the middle of a hypodermic needle. There is little sensitivity to the insertion of acupuncture needles.

 What do Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine treat? The most common ailments presented to an acupuncturist tend to be pain related conditions. For example: arthritis, back, neck, knee and shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and sciatica. Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system that is capable of diagnosing and successfully treating a wide range of conditions including:

Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat Disorders

-     Chronic sinusitis

-     Sore Throat

-     Earache

-     Tinnitus

-     Poor vision

 Gastrointestinal Disorders

-    Irritable Bowel Syndrome

-     Constipation

-     Diarrhea

-     Nausea/Vomiting

-     Food Allergies

-     Abdominal Bloating

-     Hemorrhoids

 Immune Disorders

-    Support and strengthen the body immune system that can benefit many diseases.

 Addiction

-     Smoking Cessation

-     Alcohol

 Emotional and Psychological Disorders

-     Anxiety

-     Insomnia

-     Depression

-     Stress

 Gynecological / Genitourinary Disorders

-   Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

-     Irregular, Heavy or Painful Menstruation

-     Menopausal symptoms (ie hot flashes, night sweat)

-     Fibroids

-     Morning Sickness

-     Infertility in Men and Women

-     Sexual Dysfunction

 Musculoskeletal and Neurological Disorders

-     Arthritis

-     Neuralgia

-     Sciatica

-     Back Pain

-     Tendonitis

-     Stiff Neck

-     Headaches and Migraines

-     Sprains

-     Muscle Spasms

-     Shingles 

 Acupuncture Also Treats

-    Reduce the side effects of Radiation and Chemotherapy (i.e. N/V, poor appetite, fatigue, etc).

-    Anti Aging Prevention

-    Wrinkle Reduction

      -    Weight Control