TreatmentsTreatments are tailored to each individual's presenting health picture. This is an ongoing process, reviewed between practitioner and patient at regular intervals of treatment. The aim is to help each individual to get well as soon as possible.
Acupuncture:
How many treatments will I need?
Typically, a course of acupuncture treatment will be 5 or 6 sessions. The time between treatments depends on the condition. Weekly sessions are typical to start, in order to make progress with your presenting health concern. Later, less frequent maintenance sessions may be useful. Some conditions require 2-3 treatments per week to start, in order to progress most quickly.
Will it hurt?
Each person has an individual response to acupuncture needling, which may vary from session to session. The needles are as fine as a human hair, and not hollow as needles used to administer medicine or extract blood are. This tends to lessen the sensation of the needle at the point of insertion. Typically, insertion is painless, or may feel similar to a mosquito bite and the feeling during treatment has been described as tingling, gentle pulling, or simply relaxing. Many patients experience a distinct sense of relaxation during treatment.
Therapeutic massage:
What makes up a therapeutic massage treatment?
Therapeutic massage involves a discussion of client goals and concerns. A treatment is designed to specifically address an ongoing condition or target area, or can be designed with general well-being, relaxation, and stress reduction in mind.
Massage can be provided through the clothes, or possibly with the use of therapeutic oils to help loosen muscle tension and increase benefits for the skin.
If relevant, we can refer you to a number of affiliated professionals that may complement treatment you receive.
