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Does Acupuncture hurt?

It depends on each individual. Some points are more sensitive than others - usually there is a minor discomfort that subsides in a few seconds after the needle has been inserted. After that- a patient will probably feel more relaxed. Acupuncture treatment is safe when performed by a qualified, licensed practitioner. Bleeding is a minimal, if not rare. Most acupuncture patients describe the treatment  as virtually painless. Sensations have been described as ranging from nothing to mild  tingling;  numbness to a dull ache, and electrical pulsations.

How long does a treatment take?

Your first visit will take about 1 1/2  hours. This includes filling out a medical history form and going over your case history. Each patient's therapy is different as it is based on the individual's history and goals of treatment. Each case will be reviewed and treatment options will be discussed. Usually, a treatment takes between 35-55 minutes. During the first office visit, I will determine the number of treatments needed for your condition. As treatment progresses, your case will be re-evaluated and the number of visits could increase or decrease depending on how your system responds to acupuncture. Follow up visits are 30 minutes to 45 minutes in length.

What type of response will I expect?

Each person responds differently. Your response can be immediate or delayed, dramatic, or slow and subtle.The only way to tell is to watch for differences. With pain conditions- look for any diminished effects regarding the intensity. With functional disorders, such as constipation or allergies, the desired effect may take more time.

Can acupuncture be helpfull when all other treatments have failed?

Yes, each system of medicine has its own areas of efficiency and excellence. Acupuncture excels in those areas in which conventional medicine usually comes up short such as chronic diseases, pain control and stress reduction.

Are there any contraindications with acupuncture?

As with any medical modalities there are contraindications in some rare instances. It is imperative to be open and honest regarding medical history and modes of treatments.

What is a Microsystem in auriculotherapy?

The word microsystem has also been referred to as micro-acupuncture or micro-reflex system. The auricle serves as a microsystem in the external ear and is a representation of an inverted body. Many different types of microsystems have representations of the whole body. For example, the microsystem of the foot, the hand, the face, the scalp, and the eyes.

What is the history of auriculotherapy?

One of the earliest written record dates back to 500 BC, in the Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine in a comilation of acupuncture proceduces. Within this extensive text that covers a variety of acupuncture treatments, it specifically points to the relief of certain medical disorders on the external ear.

What are Remote Reflexes?

As with distal acupoints in body acupuncture, the auricular microsystem can be used to treat health conditions in distal parts of the body. Stimulating points on the ear not only can alleviate problems near areas of the face and head, but also can relieve disorders in the chest, abdomen, lower back, hands, and feet. According to the micro-system theory, it's not so much that there are connections between the ear and the back or the ear and the foot. But, rather, nerves in the ear connect to reflex centers in the brain which send neurological reflex pathways to the spinal cord and then to neurons going to spine or to the foot.

If you are still confused and want any questions that you feel have not been answer, please feel free to email us or call us for a free consultation.