FAQ

WHICH PROBLEMS CAN ACUPUNCTURE TREAT?

According to the WHO (World Health Organization): The Diseases, symptoms or conditions for which acupuncture has been proved-through controlled trials-to be an effective treatment are:

Adverse reactions to radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy (numbness and tingling)
Gallbladder Pain
Depression (including depressive neurosis and depression following stroke)
Menstrual Cramps
Stomach Pain
Facial pain or tightness after stroke
Headache/migraines
Knee pain
Low back pain
Nausea and vomiting
Neck pain
Pain in dentistry (including dental pain and temporomandibular dysfunction)
Periarthritis of shoulder
Rheumatoid arthritis
Sciatica
Sprain
Stroke
Tennis elbow
Anxiety including panic attacks
Insomnia

(I took the liberty of leaving only the ones I have clinical experience with) for a complete list of pathologies, please visit: http://apps.who.int/medicinedocs/en/d/Js4926e/5.html

WHAT TO EXPECT?

First and foremost—you can expect to feel better! Many clients feel better after the first session, others might take 2 or 3, like all therapies there is a small percentage of people that do not feel any difference.

Your session begins in a calm, welcoming environment where we’ll take time to discuss your health concerns, goals, and any symptoms you may be experiencing. Every treatment is customized to you, so no two sessions are ever exactly alike, I will check your pulse and will diagnose according to TCM principles in order to create a therapeutic plan.

Acupuncture uses sterile, single-use needles that are gently placed at specific points on the body. Most people feel little to no discomfort—many describe it as a light tap or even a sensation of warmth or tingling. On occasion, a small bruise may appear, but this is rare and temporary. Depending on your needs, about 10–15 needles may be used and left in place for 15 to 30 minutes while you relax. Many patients drift into a state of deep calm, or even take a nap, during this time.

The course of treatment varies: acute conditions may improve within just a few visits, while chronic issues often benefit from weekly or biweekly sessions over 4 to 10 weeks, tapering down as your health improves.

Your treatment may also include supportive techniques such as moxibustion (gentle heat therapy), cupping, acupressure, or customized herbal formulas (extra charge)—all chosen to enhance your healing and restore balance.

One of the greatest advantages of acupuncture is its safety and natural approach. Unlike many prescription medications, acupuncture is free from serious side effects and works with your body’s own healing mechanisms to restore health and vitality, a small percentage of clients report some soreness after the first time they receive Acupuncture which is usually transitory lasting 1 or 2 days.

✨ Many patients leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more energized after their very first session. Ready to experience it for yourself? Book your appointment today and take the first step toward feeling better, naturally.

IS IT PAINFUL ? DOES IT HURT? WHAT TO DO IF I AM SCARED OF NEEDLES?

First of all it is important that you know that the size of an acupuncture needle differs from standard medical syringes, for illustrative purposes please take a look at the next picture so you can have an idea of how an acupuncture needle looks like
as well as its thickness.