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Q: \u00a0WHAT IS A TYPICAL SESSION LIKE?<\/strong><\/p>

A:<\/strong> \u00a0We will begin your first session by talking about your immediate health concerns and discussing your relevant health history. I will feel your pulses and look at your tongue, both of which are diagnostic tools used in Traditional Chinese Medicine that give me a clearer picture of what is happening in your body.<\/p>

We will also discuss suggestions for nutrition and lifestyle changes as they apply to your situation. It is my experience that true healing comes with approachable and incremental changes in one\u2019s daily life. Depending on your situation, we will also work with acupressure points, qi gong, meditation, mindfulness techniques and Pilates exercises.<\/p>

An acupuncture treatment begins with you becoming comfortable by lying on a massage table or possibly sitting in a chair. It is my goal that you are able to relax and feel safe during needle insertion and while you rest with needles in. I am aware that many people feel fear and anxiety when they think of needles, so I do my best to create a relaxing atmosphere for treatment. Generally there is no need to disrobe as most points can be accessed by rolling up sleeves and pant legs. The needles are typically left in for 20-35 minutes while you rest and maybe even take a nap.<\/p>

I may also use additional Chinese medicine healing techniques, such as tui na massage, cupping, gua sha and\/or moxibustion depending on your health concerns.\u00a0<\/p>

Consultations will last about 60 minutes, although the first session can take a bit longer as we will generally spend more time talking about your health history and concerns.<\/p>

Q: \u00a0HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR MY TREATMENT?<\/strong><\/p>

A:<\/strong> \u00a0It is best to wear comfortable, loose clothing and have a snack or small meal about an hour before your appointment. If your appointment is in the morning, it is best to have breakfast beforehand.<\/p>

Q: \u00a0HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?<\/strong><\/p>

A:<\/strong> \u00a0The number of treatments you will need to see a change varies greatly depending on the individual constitution, current condition, length of illness or injury and individual response to treatment. We generally expect to see progress within the first few treatments.\u00a0 Generally I recommend coming once per week for four to six treatments as a starting point.<\/p>

My goal is to help patients receive maximum therapeutic benefit as quickly as possible, so that they do not need continuous, long-term treatment. Many patients still like to come in regularly for stress relief and general health maintenance. This can range from treatment every other week to treatment once every season, about every three months. Acupuncture works very well as preventative medicine!<\/p>

Q: \u00a0HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK?<\/strong><\/p>

A:<\/strong> \u00a0Very simply, acupuncture works by stimulating points on the body to create a state of balance or homeostasis. Tiny needles (literally the size of a piece of human hair) are inserted strategically into specific points and this triggers a response from the body. Commonly this response is immediately experienced as a calm and relaxed sensation.<\/p>

There are many theories that explain the physiological reasoning behind why people feel better after receiving acupuncture. A few examples are:<\/p>