Fine needles
Acupuncture
Acupuncture uses thin, single-use needles at points on the body. It is one tool among others that people use while they recover.
After the first conversation we choose points on the arms, legs, back, ears or feet, place a few to a dozen needles and leave them in for about twenty minutes. You rest on a padded table, covered. Your acupuncturist checks in during the visit, and you can ask to have any needle removed.
Who usually comes
People with sore necks, shoulders and low backs after a crash
People whose sleep and mood have been rough since
People who want a hands-on option alongside their doctor's care
What a visit is like
A visit, in order
A short conversation, a look at the sore areas, needles placed for about twenty minutes, and a plan for the next visit.
What you may feel afterward
A little soreness, a small mark where a needle was, or sleepiness. Most of it fades within a day.
How many visits
We suggest a plan with you at the first visit and review it as you go. It's our plan, not a promise.
Before we start
Tell us first
Tell the front desk or your acupuncturist if any of these apply, before we begin and at any visit.
Pregnancy
Some points are avoided in pregnancy. Tell us if you are or might be pregnant.
Blood thinners or bleeding
Medicines that thin the blood, or a bleeding disorder, change how we place needles.
Lymph node removal
We avoid needles on the side of the body where lymph nodes were removed.
Needle fear
Many people are nervous. We start with a few needles and a lot of talking.
Fainting
If you've felt faint with needles or blood tests, say so and we'll treat you lying down.
Medicines and supplements
Bring a list. Tell your prescriber about everything you take. We never ask you to stop a medicine.
What it doesn't do, and when to see a doctor instead
Acupuncture doesn't replace emergency care, imaging or a doctor's exam. It can't tell you whether a bone is broken or a disc is damaged, and it won't change what an insurer decides. If something new or alarming shows up, see a doctor first.
- A new numb or weak arm or leg
- A severe headache that came on suddenly
- Chest pain, or trouble breathing
- Loss of control of your bladder or bowels
- If any of these happen, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Ready to book?
Fees are explained on one page, with no surprises at the visit.