Is Acupuncture a Preventive Medicine?
Yes, very much so. Many people come once a week or every other week. Other patients prefer to go once a month or every three months when the seasons are changing. Your acupuncturist will help you decide what is most appropriate for you.
Can Acupuncture Treat my Pain?
Acupuncture is a widely accepted form of pain management. Acupuncture helps relieve many types of pain including: neck, back, headache, arthritis, elbow, and knee, etc.
Can Acupuncture treat my allergies?
Chinese medicine treats both seasonal and chronic allergies. By boosting the immune system with acupuncture and possibly herbs, the body’s allergic response can change and improve.
Does Brooklyn Acupuncture accept my insurance?
The fastest way to find out is to call or email us at Brooklyn Acupuncture 718.230.0583. In addition, you may want to call your health insurance carrier to ascertain if your specific plan covers acupuncture.
I’m pregnant and approaching my due date, can acupuncture help me induce labor?
Yes, acupuncture can help induce labor. If you are planning a natural birth, acupuncture can help throughout all stages of pregnancy. In terms of induction, no two women are alike. Some women respond quite quickly, while other take several treatments. Therefore, proper planning is advised.
Can Acupuncture help with infertility?
We see infertility as the body’s need for balance. Acupuncture and herbs can shift this imbalance and encourage the body’s innate abilities. Acupuncture is a good choice for naturally enhancing fertility, even if you are in the process trying of a more aggressive western medical approach.
How long is a treatment?
Treatments last about one hour. The first visit is 1.5 hours.
How many treatments will I need?
The number of treatments depends upon the duration, severity and nature of your complaint. You may need only a single treatment for an acute condition or five to fifteen for more severe and chronic issues. In general, initial treatments are once a week for three to six weeks. At that point it may be determined if further treatment or maintenance is necessary. It is also possible to receive more than one treatment a week depending upon the condition.
What does acupuncture feel like?
Most patients find the treatments calming and relaxing. Once the needles are in place, a slightly warming or moving sensation may be felt around the needle. This is called "da qi" or "good qi" and simply means that qi (energy) is moving.
What are the needles like?
Acupuncture needles are safe, sterile, disposable, and used only once. The needles are solid and extremely thin.
Can acupuncture help me stop smoking?
Yes. Acupuncture can be an effective form of treatment for stopping smoking. Acupuncture can significantly reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, sleeping disorders, irritability, agitation, anxiety and other common side effects associated with stopping drug use.
