FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSHOW DOES IT WORK? Acupuncture works by promoting an individual’s ability to heal on a mind, body and spirit level. Needles placed into acupuncture points stimulate the release of many different brain chemicals which make us feel better and help us to heal physical and emotional pain/injury/illness. In addition, acupuncture ensures the smooth flow of energy, or qi, in our bodies.
I DON’T HAVE ANYTHING WRONG WITH ME. WHY DO I NEED ACUPUNCTURE? Acupuncture is a great preventative measure to keep healthy and ward off disease. Many people get routine acupuncture treatments to relieve stress, boost immune systems, to stay mentally focused and to feel balanced as the seasons change. WHAT DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK FOR? The World Health Organization and The National Institutes of Health recognize acupuncture as an effective treatment for many common ailments including but not limited to: -adverse reactions to radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy -allergies -depression -headaches -hypertension -knee pain -low back pain -nausea and vomiting -neck pain -dental pain -insomnia -arthritis -postoperative pain -sciatica -painful menstruation CAN ACUPUNCTURE HELP ME LOSE WEIGHT? Yes. Acupuncture can help you lose weight by reducing cravings for “unhealthy” foods and by strengthening your digestion. Mark also takes a mind, body approach to weight loss which includes reinforcing healthy thoughts and behaviors as well as nutrition counseling. ARE THE NEEDLES STERILE? Yes, all acupuncture needles are single use, sterile, disposable needles. DO I NEED TO BELIEVE IN ACUPUNCTURE IN ORDER FOR IT TO WORK? No, recent studies have proven that a belief system is not related to treatment outcome. IS ACUPUNCTURE COVERED BY INSURANCE? Many insurance companies have “in-network” or “out-of-network” benefits for acupuncture. Please contact your insurance company to find out your plan details regarding acupuncture expenses. DOES ACUPUNCTURE HURT? Typically there is minimal to no discomfort with acupuncture. Many patients do not feel the needles at all. The needles are extremely small, about the thickness of a fine hair. The needles are a fraction of the size of the needles that are used for injections or taking blood. Mark works hard to ensure each patient has a comfortable and pain free experience. HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE BLOCK PAIN? CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE: http://www.empowher.com/holistic-health/content/acupuncture-triggers-natural-painkillers |  |
