What is community acupuncture?
What can acupuncture treat?
Is acupuncture safe?
Recliners?
How will you treat the pain in my back if I'm laying face up?
What about privacy?
Will it hurt?
How often will I need to come in for treatment?
How long does a treatment take?
Do you accept insurance?
What is community
acupuncture?
Community acupuncture represents a return to the traditional
treatment approach used in Asia. Clients are treated in a
group setting in comfortable recliners and remain fully clothed
while needles are applied to the distal (lower arms and legs)
parts of the body. This treatment approach makes acupuncture
more affordable and accessible.
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What can acupuncture
treat?
Acupuncture is a way to balance the energies of the body
and bring about overall wellness. Some of the specific ailments
acupuncture has been shown to treat effectively are:
• Anxiety & Depression
• Arthritis, Tendonitis, & Joint pain
• Asthma & Allergies
• Auto Injuries
• Bladder and Kidney Infections
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Common Cold & Influenza
• Degenerative Disk Disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Headaches & Migraines
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
• Indigestion, Gas, Bloating, Constipation
• Insomnia
• Menopause Symptoms
• Musculoskeletal pain
• Nausea
• Orthopedic Conditions
• Pain - other kinds
• PMS & Menstrual Irregularity
• Sports Injuries
• Tension / Stress Syndromes
• Work Injuries
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Is acupuncture
Safe?
Yes. Every effort is made to ensure proper placement and
disposal of needles. Your acupuncturist has received safety
certification as part of her state licensing requirements.
Small hair-fine needles are used only once and then placed
in a designated safety container for disposal.
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Recliners?
Oh yes, recliners. I do believe—and many clients back
me up on this—that the recliners are far more comfortable
than massage tables while offering equal accessibility.
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How will
you treat my back pain if my back is not accessible when I’m
seated face up?
When treating pain it is always preferable to avoid going
into the inflamed or injured area. Ancient Chinese practitioners
mapped energy pathways throughout the body and passed their
knowledge down to us. From a distant access point, we can
activate the specific pathway flowing to your area of discomfort
or distress.
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What about
privacy?
On your first visit your health history will be discussed
in an area separate from the treatment rooms. For follow-up
visits we will rely less on dialogue and more on channel and
pulse diagnosis to determine the treatment plan. Your acupuncturist
will talk to you in a low whisper in the treatment room and
then apply the needles. You will remain fully clothed during
treatment as we use points on the lower arms and legs only.
Most of the other clients in the treatment room will have
their eyes closed and may even be fast asleep.
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Will it hurt?
The needles usually do not hurt, with the exception of an
occasional pinching sensation upon insertion. Acupuncture
needles are thin, hair-fine solid needles, different than
the hollow hypothermic injection needles that are used for
shots. Most people find the experience very pleasant and relaxing,
and often fall asleep during treatment. We call it “napping
with needles”.
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How often will
I need to come in for treatment?
Every person has a different health history, health need
and recovery capacity. We will recommend a course of treatment
that fits your individual health profile. Acupuncture is a
form of therapy, so more than likely you will need more than
one treatment to alleviate your condition. Typically acute
conditions require less time to treat; often 3-5 treatments
will suffice. Chronic, stubborn ailments will take more time
and a typical course of treatment will include 10-20 visits.
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How long does
a treatment take?
The first visit will take a bit longer (75 minutes) as we
will go over your health history, and follow-up visits take
about an hour. The needles should be retained for at least
30 minutes for maximum health benefit.
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Do you accept
insurance?
We want to make the treatment process as simple and pleasant
as possible, therefore we do not accept insurance. It is our
hope that this does not offend, and that our sliding scale
fits into your budget much like an insurance co-pay. If you
wish to bill your insurance company for reimbursement, please
request the necessary paperwork and we will be happy to accommodate
you.
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