Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine takes a holistic, whole body approach to health. Oriental Medicine has been used for thousands of years with nearly one-third of the world using it as their primary care system and many other countries as a complimentary therapy. Acupuncture is based on the theory of Qi (energy), good health depends on the positive flow of Qi through the body. If the flow of Qi is disturbed, blocked, or depleted disharmony in the form of physical illness, mental distress, or pain can arise. An Acupuncturist places fine sterile needles at specific points in the body to activate the body’s energy and promote natural healing.

Acupuncture should not be painful. You may feel a dull ache, tingling, warm sensation, or the feeling of Qi running through the body. Every person will experience the treatment differently. With intense needle manipulation for muscle skeletal problems you may feel your muscles jump and contract or experience a pinching sensation, however this should pass quickly. If you experience any sharp pains or overly uncomfortable sensations alert your Acupuncturist immediately so that they can adjust or remove the needle. Acupuncture is 100% safe when being done by a qualified Acupuncturist, since it is a completely natural therapy there are virtually no side effects.

Due to the holistic nature a thorough assessment is done on the first visit, this will take into account an individual’s lifestyle, previous health history, and will include questions not directly related to the present issue. The practitioner takes your pulse as this is a tool to asses the current balance of Qi in the body and also takes a look at your tongue as the shape, color, and coating reflect your body’s general health. After making a proper Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis the Acupuncturists inserts fine, sterile, single-use disposable needles into specifically selected acupuncture points. Needles are left in for 15-30 minutes while the patient relaxes. An Acupuncture treatment may also consist of other modalities such as cupping, guasha, moxa, tui-na, tuning forks or auricular therapy.

No. We can begin acupuncture at any point in the menstrual cycle or at any point during medical fertility treatment, though deeply regulating the system requires time. To achieve the strongest impact, it is ideal to begin acupuncture three months prior to embarking on fertility medications and procedures. 

To optimize fertility, we recommend acupuncture once a week and in some cases twice a week, ideally for three months. It takes three months for an egg to mature from its primordial state to the point that it is ready to be ovulated. For men, sperm production also takes three months. During this time we aim to help the body to be as well regulated as possible so as to produce the healthiest eggs and sperm.

For other issues such as headaches, back pain, menopausal symptoms, digestive or other problems, treatment times are generally much shorter but it depends on the issue. At your first session, we give you a game plan.

The initial visits are 75- 90 minutes. 

Follow up visits are 45- 60 minutes.

Whatever you want! You are busy and whether you are coming from work, or the gym, or straight from your couch, you don’t have to worry about remembering to bring anything with you. A sheet will be provided to properly drape you. You should never feel uncomfortable at any time during your appointment.