In the hands of a licensed practitioner, Acupuncture is a very safe, pain-free effective treatment.

The answer depends on the individual and what is being treated. Some sessions require weekly or biweekly therapy for a few weeks.

Thin needles are placed at specific acupuncture points on the body.

One of the great advantages of acupuncture is that it is very safe. Other than the extremely rare bruise, acupuncture is very safe.

A complete history and evaluation-ask questions about your lifestyle. The sessions are usually about 1 hour long.

Acupuncture is a drug-free way to optimize health.

Eat a light snack, and wear loose clothing. After the session, drink plenty of water, rest, and avoid alcohol.

The needles apply gentle pressure that is barely noticeable to the body when inserted.