FAQs
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Contrary to what people may think, acupuncture needles produce little to no discomfort when done professionally. They are as thin and soft as human hair.
We only use high quality, disposable needles imported from South Korea or Japan for your safety and comfort.
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Although the effect can vary slightly from person to person, 95% of our patients notice a positive change during or after their first session. For chronic conditions, acupuncture delivers gradual and steady improvement with regular treatment.
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We design a customized treatment plan for each individual based on the chronicity of the condition, their current state of health, age, past surgeries, medications, lifestyle etc.
In general, acute conditions take 1-3 sessions to have great results. Chronic conditions take 5+ sessions to show significant improvement and maintenance sessions to prevent relapses.
Combining acupuncture with Herbal medicine often accelerates the healing process.
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Wear wide, loose pants or bring shorts with you.
Leave the tongue un-brushed on the day of your treatment. Tongue coating provides valuable clinical information.
Wear minimal or no make-up to your appointment. The face reflects the state of health.
Avoid drinking coffee on the day of your appointment. Caffeine triggers hypersensitivities during an acupuncture treatment.
Stay hydrated and eat a snack before your appointment.
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No, dry needling is not the same as acupuncture and it is not performed by licensed acupuncturists with Chinese Medicine knowledge and training.
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Acupressure does not deliver the clinical results as acupuncture does. Doing Acupressure does not require a license or training in the US.