Initial Evaluation

​Acupuncture points are situated in all areas of the body. Sometimes the appropriate points are far removed from the area of your pain. Your acupuncture practitioner will tell you the general site of the planned treatment. 

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• Initial evaluation and treatment may take up to 90 minutes.

• Subsequent appointments typically take an hour.

• A common treatment plan for a single complaint would typically involve one or two treatments a week. 

• The number of treatments will depend on the condition being treated and its severity. (In general, it's common to expect six to eight treatments.)

• Depending on the treatment site, some clothing may need to be removed (gown or towel provided).

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First Acupuncture Treatment

• Sterile, disposable (filiform) needles are inserted to various depths at strategic points on your body. (The needles are very thin, so insertion usually causes little discomfort.)

• Patients may experience numbing, tingling, warming, or radiating sensations where needles are placed. However, many people feel a deep sense of relaxation and may even fall asleep during treatment.

• Patients will lay comfortably for 15-20 minutes once needles are placed.

• Electro acupuncture, cupping, moxabustion, tui na, or therapeutic massage may also be used in addition to traditional treatment.

• Herbal therapy, supplements, homeopathics, or therapeutic exercises may additionally be recommended.

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After Your Treatment

Some people feel relaxed with an overall euphoric feeling and others feel energized after an acupuncture treatment. 

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Non-Needle Treatments

Many acupuncturists will offer non-needle treatments that range from low level laser therapy, various bodywork therapies, Chinese medicinal herbs, and special body treatments like cupping, gua sha, tui na, and moxibustion.

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FAQs:

Q: How many treatments will I need?

A: When provided within close enough succession, the effectiveness of each acupuncture treatment typically builds upon the previous one. Depending on the nature of the health concern and the individual response of the patient, the total number of treatments needed can vary quite a bit from patient to patient.

Acute conditions tend to resolve more quickly with an intensive series of treatments. Chronic conditions may require a longer and more consistent course of treatment. The number of required treatments will also be determined by the severity and underlying cause of the health concern. Once a patient has obtained their desired outcome, maintenance treatments may be required in order to sustain optimal results.

At Restorative Acupuncture & Herbs, we will check your progress throughout your treatment plan. We strive to provide you high quality care and will refer you to another healthcare practitioner, if we are unable to help you.

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Q: Are the needles reused?

A: No, absolutely not. We do not reuse needles, they are always single use.  After your treatment, the needles are disposed of in a “Sharps” medical waste disposal container.  

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Q: How should I prepare for a treatment?

A: Please try to wear or bring comfortable clothing to your treatment. This will allow our practitioners to be able to access the acupuncture points with ease, and it will help you to feel relaxed. Please try to avoid eating a heavy meal or skipping a meal before coming to your appointment.​

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