Mark Watan L.Ac

     General Acupuncture

What is acupuncture?

A traditional Chinese medicine therapy, acupuncture involves the placement of extremely fine needles into specific points throughout the body. The treatment facilitates the body’s natural flow of energy to improve functioning and promote healing.

Does treatment hurt?

If an acupuncture needle is inserted correctly you should feel, at most, a very minimal sensation as it passes through the skin. It is nothing like getting an injection, and the needles are only slightly thicker then a hair. Later, you may experience a heavy sensation around the insertion sites. This is completely normal, and lets you know the acupuncture is working. Most patients find that acupuncture is a relaxing experience.

When will I start seeing results?

For some conditions, such as back pain or headaches, improvement is typically experienced after the initial treatment. Other conditions require 4 to 6 treatments before significant improvement is noticeable. During your first visit your case will be reviewed for your specific health concerns, and the benefits of acupuncture, and the treatment expectations with you will be covered in more detail.