What conditions can be treated?  Classical Five-Element Acupuncture helps you heal regardless of what condition or illness is present. Listed here are some common disorders that are effectively treated by acupuncture:

Gastrointestinal and Internal Disorders, such as food allergies, peptic ulcer, chronic diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, gastrointestinal weakness, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, hypoglycemia, colitis, hemorrhoids, diabetes, irritable bowl syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, and gastritis.

Uro-genital Disorders & Gynecological Disorders, such as stress incontinence, urinary tract infections, and sexual dysfunction. irregular, heavy, or painful menstruation, infertility, uterine fibroids, impotence, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), vaginitis, morning sickness, induction of labor and premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

Respiratory Disorders, such as emphysema, sinusitis, asthma, allergies, allergic rhinitis, hayfever, colds and flues, and bronchitis.

Disorders of the Bones, Muscles, Joints and Nervous System, such as arthritis, headaches, neuralgia, stroke, Bell’s Palsy, cerebral palsy, polio, tempromandibular dysfunction (TMJ), fibromyalgia, ALS, insomnia, dizziness, sciatica, low back, neck and shoulder pain, sprains, postoperative pain.

Circulatory Disorders, such as hypertension, angina pectoris, arteriosclerosis, adverse reactions and side-effects to radiation or chemotherapy, and anemia.

Dermatological Disorders, such as eczema, acne, and herpes.

Emotional and Psychological Disorders, including stress, insomnia, depression, and anxiety.

Addictions, such as alcohol, nicotine and drugs.

Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders, such as tinnitus, earaches, Menier’s, deafness, poor eyesight, sinusitis, sore throat.

Acupuncture is often effective therapy for other chronic and painful debilitating disorders which have no clear explanation or origin.

What happens during a treatment?  Treatments begin with an interview and physical examination.  Each and every treatment is unique.  The initial treatment takes between 2-3 hours; follow-up visits last about 1 hour.  After a treatment, one may feel renewed vitality and clarity, as well as a sense of ease and peace. Click here to download a new patient intake form.

How many treatments are necessary? This depends on the history and severity of one’s imbalance as well as the state of one’s health.  A series of 6 to 8 treatments about once per week are recommended in the beginning.  As one’s health strengthens, treatments are needed less often.

What forms of payment do you accept? Cash and check are accepted; credit cards are not taken at this time.

Do you bill insurance? No. But if your insurance covers acupuncture, you can be given a form to submit to your carrier for reimbursement.

Does acupuncture hurt? Very thin, sterile, solid, and disposable needles are used which are much more comfortable than Western hypodermic needles.  People experience different sensations when an acupuncture point is stimulated, including brief pressure and tingling.