frequently asked questions...

Q.  Does it Hurt?

The needle sensation of Acupuncture is almost imperceptible. Most patients experience a calm and warm feeling.

Q. How does Acupuncture Work?

Acupuncture is a generally painless therapy that uses fine needles the thickness of a hair to stimulate energy channels within the body. Using a "holistic" approach to health care, Acupuncture treats both the causes and the symptoms of the ailment. When certain energy paths within the body are either deficient or excessive, the body experiences pain, illness, or lack of energy. Acupuncture restores the vitality of the body's energy flow, returning health.

Q. How many Acupuncture treatments are necessary?

This depends on the severity, duration, and degree of a condition. Often the first treatment produces notable results, but a minimum of 4-6 treatments are required. Severe and chronic conditions many times require more sessions.

Q. Does health insurance cover Acupuncture?

Individual policies vary, however all major health insurances in California, with the exception of Medicare, provide Acupuncture coverage. (There is currently a bill in the legislature to allow Medicare to cover Acupuncture.)

Q. How much are your treatments?

The first treatment, requiring extensive intake and diagnosis, runs $95 for one and a quarter hours. Treatments thereafter cost $75 for one hour. Depending on individual treatment needs, herbal supplements lasting for 2 weeks of treatment will cost $20.