Does it hurt?

Acupuncture needles are extremely thin, and the treatment is usually painless.  Dull, achy, tingling or numb sensations are normal.  If you are feeling uncomfortable though, please let your acupuncturist know, we want you to be as comfortable and relaxed as possible.

Is Acupuncture Safe?

Yes. Single-use, sterile needles are used and then properly disposed. Mayo completed a 4-year Masters degree program, and has extensive clinical experience. She is nationally board-certified and completed numerous safety courses to receive state licensure.  It is safe and gentle enough to use while pregnant, though there are certain points that are not used, so please let your acupuncturist know.

How does the sliding scale work?

Our sliding scale is $15-35, and what you choose to pay (within our sliding scale) is completely up to you.  We do not ask for any sort of income verification.  We want you to come in often enough to really get better and stay better!

How long does a treatment take?

Approximately 1 hour. The length of your treatment can be shorter if you have time constraints, and can be longer if you are very relaxed or fall asleep.  Please communicate your needs with your acupuncturist.

How many treatments will I need?

Acupuncture is a process, some conditions are easily treated with one or two treatments, but most require a course of treatment to achieve lasting results.  Every person is different but a general guideline is  3-5 treatments for acute or mild conditions, 10-20 treatments for chronic or severe, and stress maintenance and general wellness is 2-4 times per month.  Your acupuncturist will discuss with you a course of treatment on your first visit.

What does Acupuncture treat?

Acid reflux	Acne & skin problems
Addiction issues	Allergies
Anxiety	Arthritis (Osteo & Rheumatoid)
Asthma	Back pain
Bell’s Palsy
Carpal tunnel syndrome	Chemotherapy-related symptoms
Chronic fatigue	Common cold & flu
Constipation & diarrhea	Depression
Digestive disorders	Dizziness
Emotional issues	Fibromyalgia
Headaches	High blood pressure
Hip pain	IBS
Infertility	Insomnia
Joint pain	Knee pain
Low energy	Low immunity
Low libido and/or ED	Menopausal symptoms
Menstrual issues	Migraines
Neck pain	Nerve pain
Night sweats	Numbness & tingling
PMS	PTSD
Restless leg	Sciatica
Shoulder pain	Sinus issues
Skin disorders	Stress
Stroke (effects of)	TMJ
Tendonitis	Urinary disorders
Vertigo	Women’s health
And more . . .