Frequently asked questions about our services

No, as a rule. When the needles are inserted, you may experience a sensation of tingling or warmth. People are surprised to find that treatments are actually quite relaxing.

Yes. Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology are safe medical procedures and are well known for their efficiency and lack of side effects when administered by a qualified practitioner.

Yes. Whereas any system of medical care has its own areas of efficiency and excellence, acupuncture may help when other medical treatments fail. Acupuncture excels in such areas as chronic disease treatment, pain control, stress reduction, and the like.

That depends upon duration, severity, and nature of your condition. You may need only a single treatment for an acute condition. A series of five to fifteen treatments may resolve many chronic problems. Some degenerative conditions may require many treatments over time.

Ancient Chinese herbal formulae are as effective now as they were when first introduced more than 2,000 years ago. Most formulae consist of up to eighteen different types of herbs. The formulae treat a wide variety of diseases while stimulating the body's natural healing abilities. 

Chinese herbs have demonstrated excellent results with patients who failed to respond to conventional pharmaceutical treatments.

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that stimulates and balances the flow of the vital life energy along the meridians or energy pathways in the body. It cultivates inner strength, calms the mind, and restores the body to its natural state of health. Practicing Qi Gong leads to the optimal functioning of the body’s self-regulating systems.

This ancient Chinese healing art is quite different from other forms of massage. Using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis and principles of treatment, Tui Na identifies underlying patterns of disharmony as well as addresses symptomatic manifestations. 

Tui Na therapy also utilizes special techniques such as hand rolling, Tui Fa for example, to specifically stimulate the energy channels, promote the flow of Qi (pronounced "chee"), and activate the acupuncture points. This is why Tui Na is distinct from and has an advantage over other forms of massage.

Tui Na is the oldest known massage therapy. Originating in China, it is recorded in the Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine, one of the most ancient texts known.

Currently, in China, Tui Na is taught as a separate but equal field of study in the major Traditional Chinese Medicine colleges. Tui Na practitioners receive the same demanding training as acupuncturists and herbalists and enjoy the same level of professional respect.

Tui Na is not only an effective treatment for musculoskeletal problems such as stiff neck, sciatica, low back pain, discs, joints, and soft tissue problems. It is also used to treat different internal diseases or illnesses, such as gynecological problems, digestive problems, circulation problems, constipation, insomnia, chronic fatigue, neurological problems, Tumors, etc. Tui Na stimulates the body's organs via special points and channels, helping to prevent or heal disease by improving both mental and physical vitality.

Frankly, as often as you like; keep in mind that treatment less than once a week produces slower results than more frequent treatments.