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Question: What Kind Of Conditions Should I Seek Acupuncture Treatment?

Answer: An acupuncturist may be consulted for specific symptoms and conditions such as pain, anxiety, arthritis, asthma, migraine, menstrual disorders, intestinal disorders, addiction and a plethora of other conditions. The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed the above conditions and many more as being responsive to acupuncture treatment. 

There has been extensive practice and research that has evidenced that acupuncture is effective in helping patients with many of the conditions listed by WHO as well as many others. It does more than simply relieve the symptoms. The aim of acupuncture is to treat the whole patient and restore balance between the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the individual. Many people also have acupuncture as a preventative treatment, which is the most important benefit of this medicine.

Question: How Many Treatments Will I Need?

Answer: Usually, a series of treatments are necessary to resolve a condition. Each case and condition is treated individually. A consultation is required to determine requirements. Treatments can be between 30 to 90 minutes in length with the first consultation usually lasting longer.

Question: Does Acupuncture Treatment Hurt?

Answer: Most patients have stated that there is little or no pain as very fine, sterile, disposable needles are used. Treatments are available without the use of needles through tuina, cupping, and chinese herbs.

Question: Can You Tell Me More About Chinese Herbal Treatment?

Answer: Chinese herbal medicine, also known as Chinese herbology is one of the primary modalities within the scope of Oriental medicine. Chinese herbology includes treatment with substances such as plants, roots, minerals and more. Like acupuncture, Chinese herbology has evolved as an integral part of Chinese medicine and is used to re-harmonize imbalances in the body.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines herbal medicines to include herbs, herbal materials, herbal preparations and finished herbal products that contain as active ingredients parts of plants, or other plant materials, or combinations. Chinese formulas are comprised of herbs designed for each individual patient. This special formulation is crucial because these formulas must be delicately composed for the purpose of achieving balance in each disharmonious state of being. Even small deviations in dosage or herb composition can change the entire focus of the formula and therefore, the results.

Question: Can Children Be Treated With Acupuncture?

Answer: Children of all ages are treated and respond well to acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatment. In addition, young children of those apprehensive of the use of acupuncture needles may be treated without needles using tuina and/or cupping.. In addition, herbal formulas are usually prescribed to enhance the acupuncture treatments and to provide further care between treatments as well.

Question: Should I Consult With My Physician Regarding Getting Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine Treatment?

Answer: In the state of Texas you are required to have seen an MD, or DC for treatment of anything by a licensed acupuncturist other than weight management, substance abuse, chronic pain,  smoking addiction, or alcoholism.

Question: Will Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine Treatment Be Covered Through My Insurance?

Answer: We do not currently accept insurance, but would be more than happy to supply you with a superbill to submit to your insurer for reimbursement.