Usually not much. If felt at all, it’s most often a quick pinch.

Acupuncture needles are sterile, single-use, solid and about the thickness of a cats whisker, which is why in most instances acupuncture is painless.

In contrast, a medical syringe is hollow, so medicine can pass through, and this creates the pressure and pain associated with getting a shot or having blood drawn.

It is unfortunate that many people avoid trying acupuncture due to the fear of the needles.

The number of treatments required to resolve a condition depends upon the nature of the condition, your lifestyle tendency and constitution.

Most patients usually notice a significant type of shift in their condition within the first 6 treatments.

Chronic conditions may require 12 or more treatments until fully resolved.

It is important to understand that Acupuncture treatments have a cumulative effect.

Dress comfortably.

Please wear loose clothing where you can roll up your sleeves to your elbows and pants up to your knees.

If we need you need to undress beyond that, we will provide you with towels to drape you with.

Try and make sure you have eaten a light meal or snack prior to arriving for your treatments.

We are an out-of-network provider for all insurance plans.

This means that your plan must have out-of-network acupuncture coverage.

‍We accept most (but not all) insurances that have out-of-network coverage for acupuncture.

Because each insurance company has different restrictions, we need to check your insurance first to know if you have any restrictions, deductibles, copays, or visit limits.

You can use your flexible spending and health savings account debit cards for acupuncture.

Acupuncture is highly effective at treating many different medical conditions.

Gynecologic Disorders:

• Fertility

• PCOS

• Endometriosis

• Hormonal Imbalance

• Perimenopause / Menopause

Mood & Stress Support:

• Anxiety

• Depression

Respiratory Diseases:

• Acute sinusitis

• Acute rhinitis

• Common cold

• Acute tonsillitis

Bronchopulmonary Diseases:

• Acute bronchitis

• Bronchial asthma

Disorders of the Mouth:

• Toothache

• Pain after tooth extraction

• Gingivitis

• Pharyngitis

Gastrointestinal Disorders:

• Spasm of the esophagus and cardia

• Hiccups

• Gastroptosis

• Acute and chronic gastritis

• Gastric hyperacidity

• Chronic duodenal ulcer

• Acute and chronic colitis

• Acute bacterial dysentery

• Constipation

• Diarrhea
  

Orthopedic Disorders:

• Periarthritis humeroscapularis

• Tennis elbow

• Sciatica

• Low back pain

• Rheumatoid arthritis

Neurologic Disorders:

• Headache

• Migraine

• Trigeminal neuralgia

• Bell’s palsy

• Paralysis after apoplectic fit

• Peripheral neuropathy

• Paralysis caused by stroke

• Meniere’s syndrome

• Nocturnal enuresis

• Intercostal neuralgia

Eye Disorders:

• Acute conjuctivitis

• Cataract (without complications)

• Myopia

• Central retinitis

Yes, absolutely. Acupuncture can be incredibly beneficial during pregnancy and is often used to support both the mother’s comfort and overall well-being throughout each trimester.

Acupuncture is used to alleviate many common pregnancy-related symptoms, including nausea, fatigue, headaches, and stress..

During each stage of pregnancy, there are certain points that should be used and others that should be avoided. Following these guidelines ensures safety of both the mother and the fetus.

As a courtesy to us and our other patients, please notify us 24 hours in advance if you cannot keep your appointment.

Because we do not double or triple book our appointments (like many health care providers do) that time slot cannot be used by someone in need if you do not provide significant notice that you can’t make your appointment.

You will be charged a $50 cancellation fee for any cancellations that give less than 24hrs notice.

At Enso Acupuncture, You will be our focus. We spend as much time as needed in your consultations and your follow up treatments to listen, assess, and treat you, to understand your health history.

Try and arrive early in order to fill out the required paperwork. Arriving before your appointment time will allow you to complete the forms so you have 100% of your time with your acupuncturist.

Your acupuncturist will spend a lot of time talking with you, reviewing your medical history, and examine you to determine if we can help you.

Just like Western doctors the exam may include range-of-motion testing, light touch (palpation).