Acupuncture is one of the oldest and most commonly used forms of medicine in the world. Originating in China more than 2,500 years ago, acupuncture is currently one of the most thoroughly researched, practiced, and respected forms of complementary medicine available anywhere.
Your overall health is determined by the quality of the Qi (energy) flow through the natural pathways of your body (meridians). Acupuncture places sterile needles the size of a hair into specific points on the body to stimulate and improve your Qi flow. The many benefits of acupuncture include:
“I have helped people with the following conditions and more: back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, knee pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, migraines and headaches, fertility, insomnia, anxiety, GERD, constipation, loose stools, gall stones, interstitial cystitis, ear issues, facial twitching, stress and fatigue."
— M. Alicia Briceland
Q: How long does a Whole Body Wellness Acupuncture treatment take?
A: Your first visit involves an initial health assessment along with the treatment itself and takes approximately one hour and 15 minutes. Subsequent treatments normally last 45 minutes.
Q: How many treatments will I need to feel better?
A: Each patient is different and heals at their own pace. In general, acute issues will respond to treatment more quickly, while chronic issues take longer. At your first treatment, your acupuncturist will assess your individual situation and recommend a number of treatments to have to help relieve your issue, which will be adjusted as your body responds and heals.
Q: What does it feel like when the needles are inserted?
A: The experience varies from person to person. Some people do not feel the needles at all, some will feel certain needles in sensitive areas and a few very individuals will feel more needles. Patients describe the sensation as a pinch or a heavy feeling that then goes away in a few seconds. It does not feel like the pain of getting a shot, but is akin to a slight discomfort that dies away. If any needle continues to feel uncomfortable, your acupuncturist will adjust it or remove it.
Q: What will I feel like after my acupuncture treatment?
A: Almost all patients report feeling relaxed and having an overall sense of well-being after their treatment. Many with pain issues have significantly less pain and more mobility. Patients often also say they sleep better right after a treatment.
Q: Can you work on more than one issue at a time?
A: Yes, acupuncture can very effectively address two issues at one time, while doing a little to start healing a third issue. It is best to mainly focus treatments on two issues at a time and then move on to other issues when those first two have improved.
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