Eugene Spence ✴︎

Can I get it WITHOUT needles?

Yes! Acupuncture is more than just needles. The practice of moxibustion is of equal therapeutic value to needling. Moxibustion is the buring of the herb mugwort over acupunture points. Its therapeutic effect is powerful and highly valued by patients. Several other traditional and modern techniques are used to support needle and moxa therapy.

What does acupuncture treat?

First and foremost, Classical Acupuncture treats the person, not the illness. That is to say, each treatment is specifically designed for you as an individual. Five patients with the same illness may all be treated differently.Many people believe acupuncture is only for pain relief. This is not true. it is used for many conditions other than pain. In some cases it offers a complete cure.

What to expect…?

When you visit your Medical Doctor, you receive a diagnosis and a treatment. A visit with a classical acupuncturist is no different in that regard. After considering your complete health history, discussing your signs and symptoms, performing Classical pulse and tongue diagnosis and palpating your abdomen (the ‘hara’) and meridian pathways, the practitioner makes a diagnosis.

Will it hurt?

Generally there is no discomfort during an acupuncture treatment. Acupunctures needles are extremely thin. The first treatment is a new experience which, for some people, comes with some apprehension. After one or two treatments, most people come to appreciate the profound sense of calm, balance and relaxation they feel.

How many treatments are required?

Each patient responds differently. Generally, four to eight treatments will indicate whether your condition will respond to acupuncture. Some conditions fully resolve in this many treatments, while others require more. Most often, treatments start out weekly and at some point switch to biweekly or monthly. It is important to understand that treatments are cumulative; each one builds upon the last.