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.

The first 20-40 minutes is spent talking to determine the goal of treatment and to deepen our understanding of what underlying factors may be contributing to your primary complaint. We discuss many things including anything that is on your mind, your thought patterns, goals for healing, practical exercises, lifestyle changes, and physical symptoms. Many people comment that this time reminds them of a therapy session.

The next 10 minutes cover any necessary physical examination. During this time, I feel the pulses on both wrists, examine your tongue, and gather many other pieces of information to further determine what treatment is most appropriate for you.

The next 10-20 minutes are spent applying various treatments. Once we have determined what the best course of treatment is for you, I select 10-15 acupuncture points and apply needles, cupping, and/or electrical stimulation to those points.

The final 20 minutes are time for you to rest and relax with needles. The needles create a state of deep relaxation. Many people report feeling like they have had a restorative nap during this time.