Acupuncture, rooted in Traditional East Asian Medicine, restores balance and enhances the body’s natural ability to heal. It is commonly used to treat a wide range of conditions, including back and neck pain, migraines, digestive disorders, allergies, anxiety, depression, menstrual irregularities, infertility, hypertension, and circulatory issues. Many patients also use acupuncture for preventive care, stress management, and to improve overall vitality.
Each private acupuncture session is tailored to your individual needs. Depending on your condition and goals, your practitioner may include cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, TDP heat lamps, nutritional guidance, herbal formulas, or targeted supplements, in addition to acupuncture.
Your first visit includes a detailed health assessment and the development of a personalized treatment plan that evolves as you do.
No, acupuncture is generally not painful. The needles used are extremely thin—about the width of a human hair. Most patients feel little to no discomfort during insertion and often report feeling relaxed or even sleepy during treatment.
Yes. A growing body of research, including from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO), demonstrates that acupuncture is effective for managing pain, reducing stress, and improving overall wellbeing.
Many insurance plans do cover acupuncture, especially when it’s used to treat chronic pain or other specific medical conditions. We encourage you to submit your insurance information to our office, and we’ll gladly verify your benefits before your first visit.
Acupuncture is used to support healing for a wide variety of conditions, including musculoskeletal pain, digestive issues, allergies, anxiety, insomnia, menstrual disorders, infertility, and more. It can also be a great tool for stress reduction and preventive wellness.
The number of sessions depends on your individual condition and goals. Some patients feel better after just one or two treatments, while others may benefit from a series of sessions over time. Your practitioner will create a personalized treatment plan during your initial visit.
Yes, acupuncture is safe and highly supportive throughout the entire fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum journey. Many women use acupuncture to support natural conception, enhance the success of IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies, and regulate hormonal balance. Research shows that acupuncture can improve blood flow to the reproductive organs, reduce stress, and increase implantation rates during IVF cycles.
During pregnancy, acupuncture is used to relieve common discomforts such as nausea, back pain, sciatica, fatigue, and insomnia—without the use of medication. It’s also a safe and effective way to promote relaxation and emotional well-being. As you approach your due date, acupuncture can help prepare the body for labor by encouraging optimal fetal positioning and gently supporting natural labor onset.
Postpartum, acupuncture supports recovery by addressing hormonal shifts, fatigue, lactation issues, and emotional health. Our practitioners are trained to work with pregnant and postpartum patients and will tailor each session to your specific stage and needs.
