Initial appointment
Approximately 75 minutes.

Follow-up visits
Typically last about 50 minutes.

Modalities
Treatments can vary greatly, depending upon your individual needs. In addition to acupuncture, your treatment may include cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, tui na, and electrical needle stimulation among others.

Frequency
Your individual needs determine how often, and for how long, you will need to receive treatment. Generally given once weekly, as your condition improves and your symptoms are alleviated, the frequency of your treatments may be slowly reduced to every other week, monthly or even seasonally.

Recommendations
It is recommendable to take a shower before the appointment, since acupuncture trespasses the barrier of the skin. Also, be advised to wear comfortable clothing for your appointment. Depending on your treatment needs, you may remain fully clothed.
Please eat sensibly before your appointment; it is best to be neither hungry nor full during treatment.

Conditions benefiting from acupuncture

New studies proving the efficacy of acupuncture are published regularly. If the condition or health concern for which you are seeking treatment does not appear here, this does not mean that acupuncture will not benefit you.
The world health organization (who) recognizes acupuncture as effective in treating a wide range of common illnesses including, but not limited to:

• eye, ear, mouth & throat disorders
• respiratory disorders
• circulatory & blood disorders
• gastrointestinal disorders
• gynecological disorders
• uro-genital disorders
• infertility (male & female)
• emotional & psychological disorders
• dermatological disorders
• endocrine disorders
• obesity
• muscle-skeletal disorders
• nervous system disorders
• pain
• addiction & dependence disorders
• others

Cosmetic acupuncture

• Skin becomes more supple and even.
• Reduction of wrinkles, fine and deeper lines.
• Reduction of sagginess.
• Lifting of droopy eyelids
• Clearing or reduction of age spots, acne and rosacea.
• Overall body rejuvenation, you'll feel better and your health improves!