FAQs
We follow rigorous sanitization protocols and the guidelines in place per the CDC. Your health and safety are our highest priority as well as your ability to feel heard, seen, and confident. Please let us know if there is anything additional we can do to make you feel comfortable. We also recommend our Telemedicine service if you feel safest at home.
Acupuncture needles are typically not much thicker than a strand of hair and the insertion is not painful. After insertion, the area may feel itchy, heavy, warm or even numb. Sensation usually occurs via pulsing or slight tingling, indicating effective treatment of specific health conditions. In some points, you may not even feel the needle at all.
Acupuncture needles are always sterile, stainless steel and disposable.
We recommend that you allocate about an hour and a half for your initial appointment to allow for intake paperwork and an in depth conversation about your medical history with your practitioner. The Acupuncture session itself will take between 30-45 minutes. After your initial session allow an hour for your Acupuncture appointment.
Wear loose comfortable clothing, like you would to a massage appointment, and we will provide gowns and towels for your comfort during the appointment.
When prescribed by a certified herbalist, it is very safe. Our formulas are made under clinical and extremely rigorous conditions by certified practitioners. We only partner with Herbal Pharmacies who are committed to sourcing the highest quality herbal products from trusted growers for our clients.
Yes, if prescribed by a professional TCM practitioner. Chinese herbal medicine has been used for over 2000 years to treat diseases and symptoms during pregnancy without any harm to the fetus. Lactating mothers can also take Chinese herbal medicine as long as it is prescribed by a trained practitioner.
Yes, pediatrics is a specialty within TCM and children can be given specially formulated reduced dosages. These pediatric medicines are prepared in both pill and powder form. Chinese herbal medicine can treat issues like colic, the fussiness of teething, earache, diarrhea, cough, fever, asthma and respiratory illnesses in babies and children.
The Cupping experience varies depending on client sensitivity and the course of treatment. Distinctive marks, swelling, and bruises can appear since the treatment causes blood to be drawn to the surface of the skin. These marks typically disappear within a few hours or days. We can recommend topical salves to make them disappear more quickly, or you can wear your cupping spots proudly!
It varies based on your individualized treatment plan. Your practitioner will design a schedule of treatment based on your wellness needs, issues and goals.
Our therapists can help you decide based on what brings you in for massage and how you are feeling on the day you arrive. Never feel locked into a technique if your day has changed or you are feeling in need of different care. Our therapists are wonderful communicators and they are here to collaborate with you; this is your time.
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is an excellent alternative to cosmetic surgery. It is far less costly and much safer. It is virtually painless, has no side effects or risk of disfigurement, and you can fit it into your busy schedule with no down time. While Acu-Lift is not a replacement for surgery if one is trying to reshape a nose or chin, it will take years off of your face safely and naturally while improving your overall health and reducing your stress.
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is contraindicated for some pituitary disorders, heart disorders, diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, individuals who have a pacemaker or who have a problem with bleeding or bruising, or who currently suffer from migraine headaches. Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture should not be done during pregnancy, during a bout with a cold or flu, during an allergic attack, or during an acute rash.