By using a combination of Eastern medicine and biomechanic principles of Western medicine, orthopedic acupuncture is an innovative, non-invasive treatment for musculoskeletal issues, neurological injuries and other general systemic disorders.
Cupping is a form of myofascial decompression that increases oxygenated blood circulation and releases muscle tension. Cupping is often used to treat muscle pain, inflammation, and mobility issues.
Chinese Herbal Medicine is the use of plants and plant extracts to treat a wide range of health conditions and are often used in conjunction with acupuncture and other modalities to enhance the effects of treatment with minimal side effects.
30-minute one-on-one consultation including mobile tongue and pulse diagnosis to find Chinese medicine pattern diagnosis. Followed by custom herbal medicine prescriptions, and nutrition plans. We also offer cannabis consultations if you are interested in learning how cannabis can impact your pain relief.
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Integrative Pain Management
Stroke & Neurological Rehabilitation
Acupuncture is an ancient art of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which has been practiced for thousands of years. TCM practitioners believe that disease occurs when the energetic balance of yin and yang in the body is disrupted. This imbalance blocks the flow of qi (“chee”), which is a vital energy that regulates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual balance.
Inserting needles along specific pathways (meridians) in the body unblocks the flow of qi, and restores the energetic balance of yin and yang, therefore, healing the body.
Modern-day science explains acupuncture as the practice of penetrating the fascial layers of the skin with thin, hairlike, needles to stimulate the central nervous system into releasing anti-inflammatory neurotransmitters to help the body maintain homeostasis.
In basic terms, acupuncture forces the body to release natural painkillers and feel-good chemicals that calm the nervous system and increases oxygen circulation in the blood.
No, generally most people feel no or minimal discomfort as the hair-thin needles are gently inserted.
You may feel sensations such as a pinch, warmth, coldness, numbness, pulsation, or tingling but it should not last more than a second.
Acupuncture needles are so thin that 25 acupuncture needles can fit inside your typical hospital syringe.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the use of acupuncture in the treatment of a wide range of common illnesses including:
1. Set Aside Time Before and After Your Appointment (1-1.5 hours)
Make sure that when you are scheduling your acupuncture appointment that you are not engaged in too stressful an activity before or afterward. In addition, do not overbook yourself on the day of your appointment, as you want to be relaxed during the actual acupuncture treatment.
2. Bring a List of All Your Current Medications and Supplements
As a precaution, it is important to bring a list of all your current medications and supplements, particularly if herbs are a component of your treatment. This is because there are certain herb-drug interactions that can have harmful effects. MAOI’s or blood thinning medications, including Warfarin, may fall into this category.
3. Eat an Appropriate Amount Before Your Appointment
Another rule to follow is to eat before your appointment. Most experts recommend that you eat something approximately two hours prior to your treatment. However, make sure this isn’t a big meal, as this may cause you to feel uncomfortable during your appointment. The other extreme should be avoided as well. You risk feeling lightheaded or worst-case scenario fainting, if you go to your appointment on an empty stomach.
4. Opt for Loose-Fitting, Comfortable Clothing
It is also important to wear loose-fitting clothes on the day of your appointment. This will make it easier for the acupuncturist to place the needles in the right places. If you cannot, it is perfectly fine as we have drapes and gowns for you.
5. Avoid Caffeine Before Your Appointment
Do not drink coffee for at least two hours before your acupuncture treatment. Because it is a stimulant, coffee increases your body’s fight-or-flight response, something which acupuncture seeks to lessen.
First, your acupuncturist will ask about your health history. Then, he or she will examine your tongue’s shape, color, and coating, feel your pulse, and possibly perform some additional physical examinations depending on your individual health needs.
Using these unique assessment tools, the acupuncturist will be able to recommend a proper treatment plan to address the root cause of your condition.
To begin the acupuncture treatment, you lay comfortably on a treatment table while precise acupoints are stimulated on various areas of your body.
The sterile, single-use needles are usually retained for approximately 20-30 minutes, during this time most patients fall asleep and wake up very relaxed and rejuvenated.
In total, your acupuncture treatment may last between 45-90 minutes depending on if your are a new patient or a returning patient.
The frequency and number of treatments differ from person to person. Some people experience dramatic relief in the first treatment. For complex or long-standing chronic conditions, 1-2 treatments per week for several weeks may be recommended. For acute problems, usually fewer visits are required, usually 6 to 10 visits in total. An individualized treatment plan will be discussed during your initial visit.
Currently, we do not accept insurance or participate as an in-network provider. This decision allows us to prioritize your care without the constraints or limitations often imposed by insurance companies. By remaining self-pay, we can offer personalized treatments that focus on the root causes of your condition and tailor each session to your unique needs, rather than adhering to a one-size-fits-all treatment plan dictated by insurance policies.
Absolutely! While we don't bill insurance directly, many patients have successfully received reimbursement for their treatments. If you have out-of-network benefits, we are happy to provide a superbill (detailed invoice) that you can submit to your insurance company. This document includes all the information your insurer needs to process a potential reimbursement directly to you.
We recommend contacting your insurance provider ahead of your appointment to understand your out-of-network benefits and any specific documentation required for reimbursement.
If you have out-of-network benefits and choose to use them, here’s how it works:
At our clinic, payment is due at the time of service. We aim to make this as convenient as possible for our patients by accepting a variety of payment methods, including:
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