Is Acupuncture Effective?

Acupuncture is unexcelled for reducing stress and tension. Stress is absolutely the cause of many emotional and physical complaints. The effectiveness of acupuncture is well documented also for emotional and psychological problems. The World Health Organization approves acupuncture for successfully treating:

• Alcohol dependence
• Allergies/Asthma
• Anxiety/Depression
• Arthritis/Joint problems
• Back pain
• Constipation/Diarrhea
• Colds/Flu
• Fatigue
• Gynecological disorders
• Headache/Migraine
• High Blood Pressure
• Infertility
• Knee pain/Neck pain/Sciatica
• Skin problems/Shingles

How many treatments do I need?

The number of treatments will depend on your condition, age and whether your symptoms are chronic or acute. Average treatments range from twice a week for eight weeks to once a week for twelve weeks to just a few treatments.

What happens during a treatment?

Acupuncture treatments vary. Some treatments involve the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body. Other treatments include a variety of non-needle techniques, such as heat , acupressure, cupping and nutritional counseling. Also, Chinese herbal therapies  provide tremendous healing and rebuilding potential that are critical for success in treating chronic conditions.