Care
Acupuncture
Fine, single-use needles placed at a few points on the hands, feet, back, legs or ears while you rest.
Acupuncture is a form of care from traditional Chinese medicine. Your acupuncturist asks about your week, your sleep and how you feel, then chooses a small number of points with you.
Who usually comes
Neighbors who sit or drive most of the day
People on their feet all day at work
People who want a quiet hour and a plan
A visit
What a visit is like, in order
- 01
Step 1: We talk
About 15 minutes about your health, your week and what you hope for.
- 02
Step 2: You settle in
A padded table, loose clothing rolled up, and a blanket if you like.
- 03
Step 3: The needles
A few thin needles. You may feel a pinch or a dull ache, and you rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
- 04
Step 4: A plan
Before you leave, we say what we did and what we suggest next. You decide.
Good to know
Before and after
What you may feel afterward
Many people feel relaxed or sleepy. Mild soreness or light bruising at a point can happen. Drink water and take it easy for the rest of the day.
Tell us first
Pregnancy, blood thinners or a bleeding disorder, a pacemaker, lymph node removal, or a fear of needles. We adjust, or suggest other care.
How many visits
Your acupuncturist suggests a plan on the first visit. It is a suggestion, not a promise, and results vary. You can change it or stop at any time.
What it does not do, and when to see a doctor
It does not replace your doctor, your medicine or emergency care. See a doctor first for sudden, severe pain, chest pain, new weakness or numbness, or loss of bladder or bowel control. In an emergency, call 911.
Questions about acupuncture?
Ask us before you book. We answer in English or Spanish, and we explain what each visit costs before it starts.