Acupuncture

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a wholistic therapy from China that uses thin, sterile needles to move qi and blood in the body. It’s well known for its remarkable ability to treat pain. It can also be profoundly helpful for digestive, allergic, auto-immune, mental-emotional, and sleep disharmonies.

How can one technique help with so many kinds of problems?

Because it treats the whole person, not just the disease state. It supports the body’s natural healing processes, and helps the body to shift from patterns of injury or stagnation to patterns of ease and wellbeing. 

Do the needles hurt?

Acupuncture needles are extremely thin, so usually they do not hurt. Most patients find acupuncture soothing and pleasant. But if acupuncture is not right for you, there may still be other ways I can help, like with acupressure, cupping, or other forms of Chinese bodywork.

What should I expect during a session?

Your first session will take 1.5-2 hours. It starts with a thorough intake and discussion of your health history, current needs and health goals. We will create a treatment plan that is specific to you.

We will then do the acupuncture treatment, which usually takes about 45 minutes. Treatment sessions may also include other supportive techniques from Traditional Chinese Medicine, like cupping, moxibustion, gua sha or Tui Na bodywork, as needed.

Follow-up sessions are 1 hour.

How much does it cost?

Initial sessions (2 hours) are $1,200 pesos. Follow up sessions (1 hour) are $1,000 pesos per session.

Follow up sessions are discounted to $850 pesos when you schedule 4 or more sessions (must be paid in advance).