We listen carefully to what you have to say, ask questions about your health, and examine your pulses and tongue. We treat you with acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, nutrition, or a combination of modalities. Acupuncture feels like a small pinch as the needles are inserted, followed by a feeling of pressure, warmth, tingling, or numbness around the point. This sensation is called qi sensation, and it means your body is responding to the treatment. Once the needles are in, you rest quietly for 20 minutes to an hour.
People often fall asleep during treatment.
After treatment, you will normally feel relief from your symptoms, and a sense of relaxation, or renewed energy. Chinese medicine works the way your body works to restore health and prevent illness. It relieves symptoms, but can also address their source. To protect your health and safety, we use only sterile disposable needles. After the treatment, we'll talk some more, answer any questions you may have, and discuss your herb prescription, if you are receiving herbal treatment.