How many symptoms or areas of pain can be treated in one session?
You can input all your concerns in order of severity when booking online. The treatment will address your concerns as many as possible.
How can multiple concerns be treated in one session?
Based on TCM theory, many symptoms have relations with some organs and meridians. For example, cough can be caused by the issues of any organ. From all the concerns you provide, we can better locate the root causes and relieve multiple concerns together.
What is included in one acupuncture session?
First, I collect your concerns, which you can also provide when booking online so that we can have more time for treatment. Then, I take your pulse to find possible root causes of your concerns.
After diagnosis is the treatment. Traditional and/or laser acupuncture are the major part of the treatment. For pain relieving purpose, you will be asked to test whether the pain is reduced several times within a session to ensure improvement. At the end of a session, there is a three-minute acupressure/TuiNa (manipulative therapy) for your neck and back without surcharge.
What is the recommended clothing for acupuncture?
Loose-fitting clothing is recommended. Most of the acupoints I use are on your arms, belly, and from five centimeters above the keens to your feet (Back pain can also be relieved by these acupoints). You can keep decent within the whole session if the clothing is loose enough.
Can pain be cured or just can be managed by acupuncture?
Based on TCM theory, pain is originated from obstruction in meridians and channels somewhere in our bodies. For practitioners who are faithful to TCM theory, they try to remove obstruction and improve your health, not just inhibit the nerves to relieve pain. Strictly speaking, since our health cannot go back to perfection, all the treatments are kinds of management with different effects and side effects.
Is acupuncture itself painful?
There are different styles of acupuncture. Some might be painful and cause bruises. However, my style is the opposite, pursuing effective and painless treatments. If you enjoy the feeling from needle manipulation, please tell me in advance. If you are afraid of needles, you can try laser acupuncture.