• Write down and bring any questions you have. We are here to help you.
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing for easy access to acupuncture points.
• Do not eat large meals just before or after
  your visit.
• Refrain from overexertion, working out, drugs or alcohol for up to six hours after the visit.
• Avoid stressful situations. Make time to relax, and be sure to get plenty of rest.
• Between visits, take notes of any changes that may have occurred, such as the alleviation of pain, pain moving to other areas, or changes in the frequency and type of problems.

Sessions and Prices

Each appointment is 90 minutes long. The first 40 minutes are similar to counseling and are spent discussing your concerns to determine the appropriate treatment for that session. The following 30 minutes are used for additional diagnostic assessment and insertion of the acupuncture needles. The final 20 minutes are for you to relax and allow the needles to do their work.

The cost for each 90 minute session is $125. I offer flexible payment options for anyone who requires them. See the Q&A page for more information.

The answer to this question is highly individual depending on what your specific goals and complaints are. With that said, I like to see people every 7-14 days for the initial 6-8 visits. As soon as it makes sense to, I start moving the appointments further apart until we reach a monthly frequency. At this point, the frequency it is up to you.

Yes. In some instances children actually respond more quickly than adults. If your child has an aversion to needles, your acupuncturist may massage the acupuncture points. This is called acupressure or tuina.

Herbs can be a powerful adjunct to acupuncture care. They are used to strengthen, build and support the body or to clear it of excess problems like a cold, fever or acute pain. Your practitioner may suggest starting with herbs and then adding acupuncture to your treatment in the future. This is suggested to build up your internal strength so you can receive the full benefits acupuncture has to offer.