Care
Acupuncture
Fine, single-use needles placed at a few points on the hands, forearms, feet and lower legs while you rest in a recliner.
Acupuncture is a form of care from traditional Chinese medicine. Your acupuncturist asks how you have been, looks at your tongue and feels your pulse at the wrist, then chooses a small number of points with you. Most are below the elbows and knees, so you stay dressed.
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
A few minutes at the side of the room about your week, your sleep and what you hope for.
- 02
Step 2: You settle in
Pick a recliner, roll up your sleeves and pant legs, and take a blanket.
- 03
Step 3: The needles
A few thin needles. You may feel a pinch or a dull ache, then you rest for 30 to 45 minutes.
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Step 4: A plan
Before you leave, we say what we did and what we suggest next. You decide, and you pay what you can.
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 (we skip electrical stimulation), lymph node removal, or a fear of needles. We adjust, or suggest other care.
How many visits
Your acupuncturist suggests a plan at your 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, trouble breathing, new weakness or numbness, or loss of bladder or bowel control. In an emergency, call 911.
Questions about acupuncture?
Ask before you book. We answer in English or Spanish, and we explain how fees work before your first visit.