At this time a few of our providers are in network with UnitedHealthcare and Optum.

We are all practicing out-of-network providers with Blue cross, Blue shield and Cigna

Loose, comfortable fitting clothing is recommended. We recommend athletic shorts and shirts with short sleeves or a tank top.

You won’t feel much of the needle going in. Acupuncture needles are extremely thin. These needles are not purposed for an injection nor a blood draw so they are tinier than most needles. It should not feel sharp or painful or nervy. You may feel a bit of an achy sensation followed by some tight muscle relief which is usually a good and natural sign that the needle is placed correctly. If any needle is uncomfortable, please let us know immediately and they can be removed or shifted.

Sometimes there can be bruising, but there shouldn’t be any pain. People who usually tend to bruise easily are more prone to bruising in or after a treatment as well.

The goal of Chinese Medicine is to get the patient in balance, so by putting the patient in a sense of balance, acupuncture has the ability to treat most conditions, minor or chronic. This includes: pain, digestive issues, insomnia, fertility, hormonal issues with men or women, anxiety, skin conditions, allergies, migraines and many, many more.

Eastern philosophy explanation:

Traditional Chinese Medicine style acupuncture or TCM  is based on balancing the primary 12 meridians or channels using very thin acupuncture needles. It is deeply seeded in the Tao and was derived from thousands of years of empirical evidence. The Channels flow like waterways or streams through the body and if obstructed, can cause pain; and when deficient, leave room for malnourishment and disease.  Diagnosis is done by feeling the pulse and examining the tongue. When experiencing acupuncture, the needle is rarely felt on insertion, but the effort is to achieve “de Qi” on the point. Some may not feel the de Qi, while others may feel sensations of warmth, soreness, or a light release after the Qi has been summoned or released from the point chosen. TCM is usually accompanied by moxibustion, cupping or gua sha among many other tools to relieve pain and resume balance and health.

Western philosophy explanation:

When defining acupuncture through the Western philosophy, the channels correlate or parallel our central nervous system, our lymphatic system and  our arterial system. The needle triggers our bodies natural cascade response to address pain by releasing natural endorphins and anti-inflammatories. In motor point style acupuncture, it triggers the muscle to reboot or release when it has been hypertonic or “locked” in a response to injury or trauma. 

An Initial Intake is a 80 minute session that includes: An assessment/diagnosis, acupuncture treatment, additional modalities, and more!

When you arrive for your treatment, you will have a very in-depth intake form to fill out, if not given previously. There will be an extensive assessment, diagnosis and medical history review with your provider. Acupuncture will then be performed, usually with front and back side treatments. Also included in the treatment, as needed: cupping, gua sha, heat therapy, brief massage, liniments and moxibustion.

As the practitioner sees fit, nutritional advice will be given along with overall health coaching. They may also suggest exercises and stretches to achieve better body alignment. In addition, Chinese herbal prescriptions and western supplements will be reviewed and recommended as needed.

Please bring any previous diagnoses and bloodwork, if available, as this will be overviewed by your practitioner. The provider will sometimes recommend or request more testing/bloodwork if needed.

Our needles can only pull from what your body has to heal itself. Sometimes in the world we live in, we don’t get enough sleep, nor eat enough, we stress and it leaves us deficient, depleted and unable to heal ourselves. Chinese herbs and Western supplements will help us to make a speedier recovery by giving the body and patient the proper nutrients in order to heal.

All herbs are 100% natural plants and roots, all Western supplements have been clinically tested for potency, purity and effectiveness.

There are methods and styles of acupuncture for all ages. Pediatrics have methods that do not involve needles using Shoni-shin (or E-stim). And for the elderly, acupuncture is extremely beneficial as we can treat them while sitting in a chair if they are unable to lay-down or walk or stand. Our acupuncturists have treated babies within a week of birth to our eldest patients in their late 90s (not including our babies in utero).

Yes, absolutely. We have acupuncturists that specialize in fertility and women’s health. Acupuncture can aid with morning sickness, sciatic pain, heart burn, sleep disturbances, breach positioning, low amniotic fluid, preparation for labor, and induction. We also have a home visit for mamas and baby within a week of postpartum.

We help women regulate their cycles, promote egg quality and support uterine lining throughout the steps of IVF and IUI. We can also help with male fertility: sperm mobility, more phonology, sperm count, low libido, ED and low testosterone levels.

Traditional fire cupping is the use of cups and heat to create a suction to the skin. It is used for muscle tightness, pain and an early onset of a cold. It can be uncomfortable if your muscles are extremely tight, otherwise, it feels greatly therapeutic. It gives tremendous relief and is used by olympic athletes and professionals around the world for centuries. It can leave circles and some bruising (to be expected). The marks will not be painful, and we keep them covered. Marks can last from a day, up to a week.

Gua Sha is a traditional medicinal tool used in Chinese medicine that involves a gentle wiping or scarping of the skin with a porcelain spoon. This technique helps to break up the mio-fascial layer of muscles to relieve pain. It can also be used to reduce fever and to break up scar tissue in small bony areas. It naturally increases blood-flow and improves lymphatic function.

E-Stim can often be used with acupuncture for orthopedic and psychological conditions. It uses the impulse mechanism that our central nervous system uses to trigger our own bodies’ endorphin release. As well as assist in reducing the hypertonic (lockdown) state of a muscle that has gone through trauma or stress.

Moxabustion (or moxa) is a method using AiYe, also known as mugwort, a classic Chinese herb used for pain and to move blood. It is used internally as well as topically. Moxa can be condensed in a pole and lit like an incense stick or in a powder form and put on the skin topically. The purpose of the moxa is to activate the acupuncture point and in some cases warm it. It is a gentle and relaxing experience that warms the needles, relaxes the muscles and it feels lovely. Moxa is recommended for people who tend to have cold feet, wake up to urinate in the night, are generally cold or those who struggle with overall exhaustion. It helps to activate their yan.