New Patient Forms
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New Patient Registration Form (.pdf)
All new patients will need this form filled out, signed, and submitted at your first visit and before any treatment can begin.
Women Fertility History Form (.pdf)
If you are a female visiting us for infertility treatment, please have this form filled out as well.
FAQs
Still unsure? Read through some of the frequently asked questions.
Q: What is acupuncture?
A: Acupuncture is one of the modalities of Oriental Medicine. Although what is called acupuncture in the West comprises several different therapies (such as moxibustion and cupping), mostly it consists of the insertion of fine needles into the body at specific points shown to be effective in the treatment of specific health problems. These points have been mapped by the Chinese over a period of 2,000 years, and there are more than 1,000 known acupoints. In the past three decades, electromagnetic research has confirmed the existence and location of these points.
Q: What problems can be treated by acupuncture?
A: The World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture’s effectiveness for over 40 common disorders, categorized under one of the following: Ear, Nose & Throat, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Circulatory, Urogenital, Gynecological, Musculoskeletal, or Psych emotional & Neurological.
Q: How does acupuncture work?
A: It is based on ancient Chinese theories of the flow of qi (a fine, essential substance which nourishes and con-structs the body) through distinct channels that cover the body somewhat like the nerves and blood vessels. According to this theory, acupuncture adjusts the flow of qi in the body, leading it to areas where it is insufficient and draining it from areas where it is stuck and/or superabundant. In this way, acupuncture restores the harmonious balance of the body and its parts. Acupuncture pro-motes and re-establishes the free flow of qi.
Q: Is acupuncture safe?
A: When performed by a competently trained, licensed and board-certified professional, acupuncture is extremely safe. All licensed acupuncturists today use individually packaged, sterile, disposable needles so there is virtually no chance of infection or contagion.
Q: Does it hurt?
A: Acupuncture needles are typically not much thicker than a hair, and their insertion is practically painless. It is nothing like receiving an ordinary injection. In some cases, you will not even know the needles are in place. In others, there may be some tingling, warmth, heaviness, or a feeling of the qi moving up and down the channels. Most people find acupuncture extremely relaxing, and many fall asleep during treatment.
Q: How long does each treatment take?
A: Patents should expect to spend approximately 90 minutes at the clinic for the initial consultation and treatment, and approximately 60 minutes for follow-up treatments.
Q: How many treatments will I need?
A: That depends on the duration, severity, and nature of your complaint. You may need only a single treatment for an acute condition. A series of 5-10 treatments may resolve many chronic problems. Some degenerative conditions may require many treatments over time. To help reduce the number of treatments, your practitioner may suggest dietary modifications, specific exercise regimens, relaxation techniques, self-massage, and/or Chinese herbal medicines, all of which may help to increase the efficacy of acupuncture.
Q: What criteria should I use in choosing an acupuncturist?
A: Prospective patients should ask about where the practitioner trained and for how long he or she has been in practice, and most importantly, what experience the practitioner has had in treating your specific ailment. Acupuncture is a licensed and regulated health care profession in over 40 states in the U.S. In addition, the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) certifies both acupuncturists and Chinese herbal practitioners. Acupuncturists who have passed the NCCAOM exam are entitled to add Dipl. Ac. (Diplomate of Acupuncture) after their name.
Q: Is there anything I need to do before receiving an acupuncture treatment?
A: The following suggestions will help you get the maximum benefits from your treatment: 1. Wear loose clothing. Women should not wear one-piece dresses. Avoid wearing stockings. 2. Avoid treatment when excessively fatigued, hungry, full, emotionally upset, or shortly after sex.
Q: Is there anything I need to do while receiving acupuncture?
A: 1. Relax. There is no need to be frightened. Ask your practitioner any questions you have along the way so that you can get the most benefit possible from the treatment. 2. Do not change your position or move suddenly. if you are uncomfortable, tell your practitioner.
Q: What can I expect after treatment?
A: Patients often experience dramatic results in the first treatment. Some patients experience an immediate total or partial relief of their pain or other symptoms. This relief may last or some pain may return. In a few cases, there may be no immediate relief only to notice the pain diminish over the next couple of days. Generally, you should expect to feel better.
Q: Can I see an acupuncturist in lieu of a medical doctor for all my health issues?
A: Absolutely not. Eastern and Western medicine each have their own strengths. Acupuncture cannot treat conditions such as cancer, broken bones, ruptured appendix, bleeding, etc. However, it can help with the recovery process from those conditions. Acupuncture and modern medicine, when used together, have the potential to support, strengthen, and nurture the body towards health and well-being. It works as an effective alternative and adjunct treatment modality.
Modern Research & Acupuncture
There has been extensive studies on acupuncture over the last two decades. See what the studies show.