FAQ
Q: What is Acupuncture?
A: Acupuncture is a form of Oriental Medicine treatment that is used to alleviate pain, promote overall health and balance, and treat various physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
Q: How does Acupuncture work?
A: Acupuncture uses needles placed along invisible meridians that run throughout the body. Each meridian point has a specific effect. Acupuncture can unblock and repair meridians and channels by stimulating the Qi.
Q: What are the benefits of getting Acupuncture treatment?
A: Acupuncture treatment can help with physical, mental, and emotional conditions. It is safe and has very few side effects. Acupuncture treatment can be combined with other treatments to bring better results.
Q: How many treatments do I need?
A: The number of treatments varies, depending on what the condition is. For complex and chronic conditions, one or two treatments a week for a few weeks or months may be needed. For acute problems, fewer visits are needed.
Q: What is Herbal Medicine and what is it good for?
A: Herbal medicine includes several individual herbs which work together to treat the person as a whole. Herbal medicine works by restoring the natural balance and bring harmony within the body. Taking herbal medicine along with acupuncture treatment increases the effectiveness of the treatment. Our clinic provides capsule forms for the patients to be easier to consume and convenient.
Q: What is Cupping and why do we need them?
A: Cupping is a form of treatment that uses special cups on the skin to create suction. Cupping treatment is used to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation, and well-being.
Q: What is a hot stone?
A: Heated stones are placed on the skin to ease muscle stiffness, melt away tensions, and increase circulation and metabolism.
Q: What is Moxibustion (Moxa)?
A: Moxibustion is a treatment of burning mugwort (Artemesia Vulgaris) herb on the skin. By doing so, warms and nourishes the area, and can help blood circulation. Moxa can be very hot and has some odor.
