I get it. Acupuncture is kind of. . . weird.
It doesn’t “fit” in the allopathic medical model, and yet it’s one of the most-used complementary medicines in the US.
For these – and many other reasons – I encounter many questions and misconceptions about what I do, and the answers to most of those questions are not simple sound-bytes or distilled messages conducive to ads or email subject lines.
In other words, my answers are long and thoughtful. This is because I think your questions about your health deserve my thorough attention.
Does it hurt?
An exploration of how acupuncture feels.
Do I have to believe in acupuncture for it to work?
Acupuncture isn’t a fairy… it doesn’t need you to believe.
How do you decide where to put the needles?
How I know where to put the needles.
How deep do the needles go?
A straightforward answer to a straightforward question.
Do you reuse the needles?
No. Just no.
How long do I have to be still?
A peek at why this usually isn’t an issue.
Is acupuncture a nerve treatment?
A look at nerves and channels.
How many treatments will I need to see/feel results?
It’s a process with many forms.
Is acupuncture a placebo treatment?
This one’s a favorite…
Is acupuncture only for pain?
Nope. But it sure is good for it.
What does acupuncture treat?
So many things acupuncture can do…
Is acupuncture covered by insurance?
A peek into insurance benefits.
My doctor, chiropractor, and/or physical therapist does acupuncture; what’s the difference?
Why seeing an acupuncturist matters.
What’s “qi?”
How we differ from marigolds.
What kind of training have you had?
What it takes to be an acupuncturist.
