Holistic Healers

Acupuncture has very minimal discomfort if no pain at all what so ever. Each patients pain tolerance will vary so some patients have minimal discomfort while others feel nothing at all. Some areas are generally more sensitive than others- the ears, hands and feet. For Cosmetic Acupuncture the T zone is generally the more sensitive areas.

Make sure you have eaten something as well as properly hydrated prior to treatment. Wear comfortable clothing.

Acupuncture is safe at all ages and stages of life. It will do nothing except benefit your body in a positive way. As long as the patient can sit still for the 30 minute treatment they can receive Acupuncture in our clinic. 

Each Acupuncture treatment is individualized. The needle placement will vary based on each persons condition and overall health history. After a complete health evaluation, the Acupuncturist chooses what channels and points to use.

Cupping is a technique that uses negative pressure topically to break up soft tissue tension. The opposite of what the hands in bodywork have the ability to do. It can be used to release connective tissue bundles, nerve impingement, promote lymphatic drainage and rapid detoxification. Cupping can be used on the face for TMJ pain relief, wrinkles or blackhead removal.

Yes! Acupuncture is safe to assist with fertility, during the entire pregnancy and post pregnancy recovery. Acupuncture can be used for induction as well as a breech baby.

Avoid strenuous activities. Light exercises/stretching are fine. Allow your body to continue to heal and find homeostasis. Drink water to aid in the detoxification process. You can shower/bathe as normal. You can apply products topically as normal post acupuncture. 

Acupuncture is safe at all ages and stages of life. It will do nothing except benefit your body in a positive way. As long as the patient can sit still for the 30 minute treatment they can receive Acupuncture in our clinic. 

Each treatment is customized so the needle count will vary. On average of 20-30 needles are used during each treatment. With the exception of Cosmetic Acupuncture. During Cosmetic Acupuncture 30-35 needles are placed in the face with the addition of supporting body points.

Cupping strongly promotes circulation by pulling blood and nutrients to the surface. Depending on how much stagnation of blood flow the patient has, the more pooling of blood they will have. This can look like a bruise on the surface. The intensity of bruising appearance and duration in which it will last varies from patient to patient. Lasting about 1 week is typical.

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Facial cupping uses a different technique to reduce the likelihood of bruising.

Acupuncture is safe at all ages and stages of life. It will do nothing except benefit your body in a positive way. As long as the patient can sit still for the entire 30 minute treatment they can receive Acupuncture in our clinic, no matter the age. 

Results will vary based on many factors with each patient. Such as the severity of the condition, how long you have had it, how young and healthy you already are as well as the frequency in which you are able to come in for acupuncture. The more frequent you are treated, with the treatments being closer together you will notice much greater results faster with more sustainable symptom relief. Someone who is not able to come in as frequent or close together will still notice results, it will just take longer to notice extended symptom relief. 

The initial visit will take approximately 90 minutes. All follow up appointments are approximately 60 minutes.

Depending on needle placement disrobing may be needed. If the patient does not want to disrobe alternative needle placements can be chosen. Blacked out curtains are hanging in the group Acupuncture setting to allow for the ability to disrobe still if needed. (Similar to an open bay hospital setting)