Yes. In the past 2,000 years, more people have been successfully treated with acupuncture than with all other health modalities combined. Today acupuncture is practiced widely in Asia, and in Europe. It is now being used more and more in America. Acupuncture treatments can be given at the same time other techniques are being used, such as conventional Western medicine, osteopathic or chiropractic adjustments, and homeopathic or naturopathic prescriptions. It is important that your acupuncturist know everything that you are doing, so he or she can help you get the most benefit from all your treatments.

The number of treatments needed differs from person to person, which depends on the history, severity of the disease and as well as your body constitution and how you respond to the needling stimulation. For complex or long-standing conditions, one or two treatments a week for several months may be recommended. For acute problems, usually fewer visits are required. For health care, just several times a year.

People experience acupuncture needling differently. As the acupuncture needles are very thin and solid and are made from stainless steel, so most people feel no pain at all, some of them feel only minimal pain as the needles are inserted. Once the needles are in place, there is no pain felt.

The point of the acupuncture needle is smooth (not hollow with cutting edges like a hypodermic needle), so insertion through the skin is not as painful as injections or blood sampling. The risk of bruising and skin irritation is less than when using a hollow needle.

We only use disposable needles.

Chinese herbal medicine is the main treatment method within Traditional Chinese Medicine. Chinese herbal medicine is based on an individualized pattern diagnosis as well as a disease diagnosis. The patient receives a custom written herbal prescription designed to treat their individual pattern as well as the symptom or disease.

Some insurance companies currently cover acupuncture costs. Each health policy must be reviewed to determine acupuncture benefits. More and more insurance companies are recognizing the value of providing coverage for medical acupuncture services.

We accept most major insurance plans. Call us at (512) 374-4988 to have your insurance benefits verified and an estimated cost of service.