Lora A. Stonecipher DOM, Lic. Ac.

Ancient Healing for a Modern World

Acupuncture originated in China but has spread to Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Europe and America. In different countries, different styles have developed based on differing opinions as to theory and technique.

That depends on the duration, severity, and nature of your complaint. You may need only a single treatment for an acute condition. A series of 5-10 treatments may resolve many chronic problems. Degenerate conditions may require many treatments. over time.

Acupuncture needles are typically not much thicker than a hair, and their insertion is practically painless. It is nothing like receiving an ordinary injection. In some cases, you will not even know the needles are in place.

Frequently Asked Questions

When performed by a competently trained licensed professional, acupuncture is extremely safe. All licensed acupuncturists today use individually packaged, sterile, disposable needles.

Is acupuncture safe?

Does it hurt?

How many treatments will I need ?

Are there different styles of acupuncture ?

Prospective patients should ask about where the practitioner trained and for how long he or she has been in practice. Most importantly, ask what experience the practitioner has had in treating your specific ailment.

What criteria should I use in choosing an acupuncturist?

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Your practitioner will explain the nature of your problem in Oriental medical terms and what treatment he or she is recommending. Your practitioner will tell you what benefits and risks there are to the proposed treatment and what other treatment options are available to you .

The following suggestions will help you get the maximum benefits from your treatment:

· Wear loose clothing. Women should not wear one piece dresses.  Avoid wearing tight stockings.

· Avoid treatment when excessively fatigued, hungry, full, emotionally upset or shortly after sex.

· Relax. There is no need to be frightened. Ask your practitioner any questions you have along the way so that you can get the most benefit possible from the treatment.

· Do not change your position or move suddenly. If you are  uncomfortable, tell your practitioner.

Patients often experience dramatic results in the first treatment. Some patients experience an immediate total or partial relief of their pain or other symptoms. This relief may last or some pain may return. In a few cases, there may be no immediate relief only to notice the pain diminish over the next couple of days. Generally you should expect to feel better.

What should I know about the proposed treatments?

Is there anything I need to do before an acupuncture treatment?

 Is there anything I need to do while receiving acupuncture?

What can I expect after treatment?