Sessions
Acupuncture
Fifty minutes, a few fine needles, and time to rest.
Acupuncture is a form of care from traditional East Asian medicine. In my Japanese-style session I ask about your week, feel your pulse and belly, and place a small number of very fine needles, usually on the hands, feet, legs, back or belly, then leave you to rest.
Who usually comes
Adults and teenagers who want a gentle first experience
People who are wary of needles and want to go slowly
People who like a quiet hour and a plan
A visit
What a visit is like, in order
- 01
Step 1: We talk
About ten minutes about your health, your week and what you hope for.
- 02
Step 2: I feel the pulse and belly
A few minutes of touch while you sit or lie back, to choose the points.
- 03
Step 3: The needles
A few fine needles, placed with a light tap. You may feel a pinch or a dull ache. Tell me what you feel.
- 04
Step 4: You rest
About twenty minutes under a blanket, with me nearby, and then the needles come out.
Good to know
Before and after
What you may feel afterward
Many people feel relaxed or sleepy. Mild soreness or light bruising at a point can happen. Drink water and take it easy for the rest of the day.
Tell me first
Pregnancy, a blood thinner or a bleeding disorder, a pacemaker (I don't use electro-stimulation, but I want to know), lymph node removal on one side, or a fear of needles. I adjust the session or suggest other care.
How many visits
I suggest a plan at the first visit, such as a few visits close together and then fewer. It is a suggestion, not a promise, and results vary. You can change it or stop at any time.
What it does not do, and when to see a doctor
It does not replace your doctor, your medicine or emergency care. See a doctor first for sudden, severe pain, chest pain, a high fever, new weakness or numbness, or a loss of bladder or bowel control. In an emergency, call 911.
Ready to book, or still wondering?
Fees are explained before you book. Ask me anything first.