Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I book a session?
Are you not currently injured or in pain? No worries. A person does not have
to be injured or in pain to benefit from treatment. Treatment can be very
balancing, and many people use osteopathy to enhance emotional and
psychological wellbeing, increase relaxation, reduce stress and maintain
optimal health.
If you’re experiencing any of the following, you may consider booking a
session:
How does Acupuncture work?
Chinese medicine science holds that there is an extensive and complex
energy system that flows throughout our body along 12 main meridians and
several lesser ones. When this stream flows freely, your body is healthy and
balanced. Interruptions and blockages in these normally free-flowing energy
streams cause stagnation, illness, disease and discomfort. Simply stated, the
acupuncture needles are inserted to get the energy flowing freely and
restore balance to your body.
What Happens During Acupuncture?
You will be asked to stand, sit or lay down on a treatment table.
Sterile, single-use, disposable needles are used. These needles are very
different than the needles you have experienced in Doctor’s offices or
hospitals. Acupuncture needles are very fine, flexible needles and they are
gently inserted, often no more than half an inch into the body at
acupuncture points.
The most you will feel is a slight discomfort when the needle is inserted,
however, you will most likely not feel anything at all.
After the needles are in place, you will rest quietly and often to the sound of
relaxing music for 15-45 minutes. If needles were inserted into your back,
then these will need to be removed before you are turned over and needles
are inserted into your arms and legs.
Your treatment may also require moxibustion (heat therapy), cupping
(suction cups), massage, herbal or homeopathic therapy, as well as diet and
lifestyle recommendations.
Generally, during an acupuncture treatment, a person becomes very relaxed
and may even fall asleep.
You may feel much better immediately after your treatment or you may feel a
gradual improvement over a period of several hours after your treatment. If
you have a chronic problem you may not feel too much different and
improvement may take place gradually over a number of weeks or even
months. Individual responses to treatment vary. Herbal and/or homeopathic
therapy will facilitate the success of treatment, as will making the
appropriate diet and lifestyle changes.
It is common to feel relaxed and uplifted after a treatment. Sometimes you
may feel a bit lightheaded from laying face down.
Are there any Risks?
Any form of medical intervention carries risks. Fortunately, acupuncture is
extremely safe and serious complications are rare when performed by a
licensed Acupuncture Physician.
It is not unusual to feel some aching or soreness after a treatment. This will
disappear quickly on its own.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
This depends on how long you have had the problem. Every case will be
different. Problems take time to develop, and they also take time to resolve.
A problem that has been around for a few weeks may require 1-3 treatments.
Problems that have existed for months or years may need more treatment
before the benefits of treatment become apparent.
Does Medicare cover acupuncture?
Yes, Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) cover acupuncture but only for the
treatment of chronic low back pain.
Are you not currently injured or in pain? No worries. A person does not have
to be injured or in pain to benefit from treatment. Treatment can be very
balancing, and many people use osteopathy to enhance emotional and
psychological wellbeing, increase relaxation, reduce stress and maintain
optimal health.
If you’re experiencing any of the following, you may consider booking a
session:
- Low back pain, or dull lower backaches while shopping, or picking something up (a child).
- Feeling stiff and achy when getting in and out of a car.
- Sciatic (leg pain) and that won’t go away (slipped disk).
- Regular Head aches (sinus, tension, migraines, etc.).
- Stiff neck after sitting at a desk for a period of time.
- Symptoms that disappear while on vacation or during the holidays.
- Burning sensation between shoulder blades after sitting behind a desk for a few hours.
- Repetitive strain injury, or recurrent infections.
- Jaw pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, asthma.
- Pregnancy and menstrual cycle related pain.
- Post-traumatic pain (motor vehicle accidents, whiplash).
- Sports injuries (wrist sprains, ankle sprains, shoulder / rotator cuff injuries tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, Achilles tendon tears, shin splints).
- Constant feeling of stress.
How does Acupuncture work?
Chinese medicine science holds that there is an extensive and complex
energy system that flows throughout our body along 12 main meridians and
several lesser ones. When this stream flows freely, your body is healthy and
balanced. Interruptions and blockages in these normally free-flowing energy
streams cause stagnation, illness, disease and discomfort. Simply stated, the
acupuncture needles are inserted to get the energy flowing freely and
restore balance to your body.
What Happens During Acupuncture?
You will be asked to stand, sit or lay down on a treatment table.
Sterile, single-use, disposable needles are used. These needles are very
different than the needles you have experienced in Doctor’s offices or
hospitals. Acupuncture needles are very fine, flexible needles and they are
gently inserted, often no more than half an inch into the body at
acupuncture points.
The most you will feel is a slight discomfort when the needle is inserted,
however, you will most likely not feel anything at all.
After the needles are in place, you will rest quietly and often to the sound of
relaxing music for 15-45 minutes. If needles were inserted into your back,
then these will need to be removed before you are turned over and needles
are inserted into your arms and legs.
Your treatment may also require moxibustion (heat therapy), cupping
(suction cups), massage, herbal or homeopathic therapy, as well as diet and
lifestyle recommendations.
Generally, during an acupuncture treatment, a person becomes very relaxed
and may even fall asleep.
You may feel much better immediately after your treatment or you may feel a
gradual improvement over a period of several hours after your treatment. If
you have a chronic problem you may not feel too much different and
improvement may take place gradually over a number of weeks or even
months. Individual responses to treatment vary. Herbal and/or homeopathic
therapy will facilitate the success of treatment, as will making the
appropriate diet and lifestyle changes.
It is common to feel relaxed and uplifted after a treatment. Sometimes you
may feel a bit lightheaded from laying face down.
Are there any Risks?
Any form of medical intervention carries risks. Fortunately, acupuncture is
extremely safe and serious complications are rare when performed by a
licensed Acupuncture Physician.
It is not unusual to feel some aching or soreness after a treatment. This will
disappear quickly on its own.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
This depends on how long you have had the problem. Every case will be
different. Problems take time to develop, and they also take time to resolve.
A problem that has been around for a few weeks may require 1-3 treatments.
Problems that have existed for months or years may need more treatment
before the benefits of treatment become apparent.
Does Medicare cover acupuncture?
Yes, Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) cover acupuncture but only for the
treatment of chronic low back pain.
