Acupuncture is an experiential science that has been practiced in Asia for thousands of years. The tradition was practiced and passed down from master to student. The longevity of acupuncture within Asia and its resilience within China specifically directly speaks to the validity and importance of this medicine. Acupuncture survived the Cultural Revolution in China – a time when the Chinese government attempted to purge remnants of capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society.
We can see the results in our patients ourselves, but we also hear about their improvements as they progress. Of course, the goals and also results of treatments differ from patient to patient. We’ve seen some patients experience results in as little as 3-6 treatments, but have also treated patients that needed therapy for 6 or more months.