What Is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture focuses on energy, or Qi, instead of the biological and chemical processes of the human body. To balance this energy in patients, acupuncturists use very thin needles, herbal medicine, cupping, acupressure, gua sha, electric stimulation of needles, moxibustion, ear seeds, dietary therapy, and lifestyle recommendations. The theory is that Qi flows through meridians, or energetic pathways, in the body and may become out of balance. Acupuncture points along the meridians trigger healing in certain internal organs or body areas. Acupuncture points also have energetic actions, such as warming or cooling, activating or calming, and strenthening or draining. The role of an acupuncturist is to assist in balancing energy flow so the body can repair itself. It’s a practice that focuses on treating individual patterns versus treating diseases. Each treatment will be different for each patient based on their past and present health history.
Conditions commonly treated by acupuncture are muscle and joint pain, tension, stress, headaches, arthritis, tinnitus, headaches, migraines, brain fog, fatigue, poor memory, dizziness, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar, digestive issues, acid reflux, PMS, irregular menstruation, infertility, autoimmune conditions, diabetes, long Covid, thyroid conditions, lyme disease, gu syndrome, candida, chronic cough, sinusitis, allergies, asthma, and more. Please call if you are wondering if acupuncture would be helpful for your condition.
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What to Expect During Your Session
During the initial intake, you will discuss your current and past health issues, your diet, and lifestyle. The acupuncturist will look at your tongue and feel your pulse for additional information.
The acupuncture needles are extremely thin and typically do not hurt during insertion. If there is discomfort, it is usually only for 1-2 seconds. Once the needles are in, there may be a dull ache or heavy feeling on some needles, this is normal. Some patients are more sensitive and we adjust to using less needles or thinner needles as needed.
Needles are left in for 25 minutes. Halfway through the session the acupuncturist will stimulate the needles by rotating them to make the treatment stronger. Please feel free to let the acupuncturist know if you are too cold or warm or if you need anything adjusted.
At the end of the initial intake the acupuncturist will give you a treatment plan, lifestyle, dietary recommendations, and prescribe herbal medicine and supplements as needed. Depending on the condition and how long you have had it, a plan would start with an initial intervention stage of acupuncture once or twice a week for three to five weeks and then move to a stabilization stage, spacing out the treatments to once every two weeks. Some people with chronic conditions benefit from coming in once a month for maintenance.
What to Expect After Your Session
Treatment with acupuncture can have a broad range of outcomes from physical and emotional change to wider benefits involving lifestyle, outlook, and attitude toward your personal health. Many patients experience holistic benefits from acupuncture.
Results are usually gradual over the course of a month or several months. The longer one has had a condition, the longer it usually takes to treat.
Acupuncture Pricing
| Service | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Visit | $135 | 90 Minutes |
| 60 Minute Follow-up (standard) | $85 | 60 Minutes |
| 90 minute Follow-up | $115 | 90 Minutes |
| Package of 5 | $382 | 60 Minutes x 5 (save 10%) |
| Package of 10 | $722 | 60 Minutes x 10 (save 15%) |
Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture
True beauty comes from within. Mei Zen means ‘beautiful person’ in Chinese. The Mei Zen system follows Traditional Chinese Medicine principles to treat the mind, body, and spirit for a radiant complexion, reduction of fine lines, firmer skin, reduced puffiness, and improved wellness.
The Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System is a unique method utilizing tiny acupuncture needles at a very shallow depth. The needles are inserted into the dermis layer, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin. The treatment ends with relaxing facial and scalp acupressure.
The recommended treatment plan is twice a week for five weeks. After five weeks your body will be in a good place to maintain the healing that has taken place.
After completing the initial plan: it is recommended to come in once a month for maintenance. Every two years do another plan of ten treatments over the course of five weeks.
Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture Pricing
| Initial Visit | $160 | 2 hours |
| Follow-up Visit | $115 | 1.5 hours |
| Package of 9 Follow-ups | $920 | 1.5 hours x 9 (save $115) |