Question 1

Does acupuncture hurt?

Accepted Answer

For most people, no. The needles are very thin, so insertion usually feels like a light pinch or nothing at all. Some people notice a mild ache or tingle, which is normal.

Question 2

What is acupuncture, exactly?

Accepted Answer

It is a practice thousands of years old that places very thin needles at specific points on the body. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it helps the body’s energy, or Qi (said “chee”), flow smoothly. In modern terms, it stimulates nerves, muscles, and tissue to switch on the body’s own healing.

Question 3

What can acupuncture help with?

Accepted Answer

People use it for pain, stress and anxiety, digestion, fertility, fatigue, and more.

Question 4

How many sessions will I need?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what is going on and how your body responds. Some people feel better after a few visits; longer-standing issues often take a series. We will make a plan together.

Question 5

What is NAET?

Accepted Answer

NAET is a gentle, needle-free way to help the body stop overreacting to allergens, whether that is foods, pets, pollen, or chemicals. It is natural and non-invasive.

Question 6

What happens during a session?

Accepted Answer

You hold the allergen, or a small vial holding its energetic signature, while I use muscle response testing to see how your body reacts. If we find a reaction, we treat it with gentle acupressure along the spine and either light acupuncture or a needle-free method. Most people are asked to avoid that one allergen for about 25 hours afterward.

Question 7

How many sessions will I need?

Accepted Answer

It varies. We start with a foundational set of items (the Basic 15) that supports your overall system, then work through your specific sensitivities one at a time. Some people need only one session to clear a single allergen once the basics are done.

Question 8

How do I prepare?

Accepted Answer

If you can, read Say Goodbye to Illness by Dr. Devi Nambudripad, who created NAET. If you have had allergy skin or blood tests, bring the results to your first visit.

Question 9

Does facial acupuncture hurt, and is there downtime?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it comfortable. Some notice mild redness or minor bruising at a few points, which usually fades quickly. Many describe feeling light and less stressed afterward.

Question 10

How many sessions are recommended?

Accepted Answer

For lasting results, usually 10 to 12 sessions, with follow-up care every 3 to 6 months.

Question 11

Can I combine it with other skincare?

Accepted Answer

Often yes, but check with your skincare provider first. If you have had Botox, fillers, or microdermabrasion, we usually suggest waiting 3 months.

Question 12

When is facial acupuncture not a good fit?

Accepted Answer

We avoid it with certain conditions, including uncontrolled high blood pressure, recent facial surgery, pregnancy or trying to conceive, active cold or flu, or an active allergic reaction. We can often help with those first, then revisit.

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