| Heather Finn, M.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist Feel like yourself again. |
| FAQs |
| What does acupuncture treat? What are the needles like? Do they hurt?
on you, and then discarded. Acupuncture needles are not much thicker than a human hair. Sometimes there is a slight pinch when the needle is inserted, comparable to a mosquito bite. Many patients are surprised that the needles are not painful, and are surprised at how relaxed they feel during and after the treatment. I have even had a patient who routinely fell asleep while I was inserting his needles.
will vary from person to person. It will depend of the severity of the condition, and how long you have had it. An acute problem may be resolved in one or two treatments. A long-standing, chronic condition may take much longer. In general, receiving four to six treatments is enough to tell how responsive you are to acupuncture and if further treatments are warranted. Acupuncture can also prevent illness and maintain health. Many have discovered its benefits of reducing stress, preventing burnout, and promoting health. Prevention and maintenance patients enjoy treatments once a week to once every month. Are acupuncture and Chinese medicine the same thing?
acupuncture is its best known tool. My knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine is what enables me to diagnose a person and develop a treatment plan. Acupuncture is the major tool in the treatment. Other tools in the Traditional Chinese Medicine tool box are cupping, gua sha, herbal medicine, and moxibustion. Because acupuncture is the best known of the group, the words "acupuncture" and "Traditional Chinese Medicine" are often used interchangeably although this is not precisely correct. What are your fees?
a mini- treatment. Follow-up visits are $70. Do you accept insurance?
Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Connecticare) offer a discount for people under their coverage. Patients pay for the service directly, but they do so at a reduced rate How should I prepare for my first visit?
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