+When Is Acupuncture Right For You?

+ Does Acupuncture Hurt?

Acupuncture needles are hardly ever felt, and that's because they're extremely thin - less than a quarter of a millimeter. That's almost as thin as your hair making them virtually painless.

The odd time that you do feel something, just let your practitioner know. They'll adjust to a thinner needle or use a different point so you don't need to endure any pain.

+ Are needles safe?

All needles used in acupuncture have been pre-sterilized, are single use, and disposable. This is done to ensure an extremely low risk of infection. Similar to how dentists pre-sterilize their instruments before use, such a protocol is used by acupuncturists as well.

+ How Many Acupuncture Sessions Will It Take?

Everybody's body heals at a different rate and for this reason we cannot guarantee an exact number of acupuncture treatments.

We do however, provide a treatment plan at your first visit. At the end of which, we'll re-evaluate to gauge how fast your body is healing with each treatment.

+ What Will Happen During My First Visit?

At your first visit, you will meet your practitioner at one of our acupuncture clinic locations in Toronto. They will discuss your health concerns, go through your health history, and evaluate your current state of well-being.

Prior to performing the acupuncture treatment, your practitioner will ask if you have any questions, and perform a few diagnostic measures. These include checking your wrist pulse, looking at your tongue, and possibly checking your abdomen, and back.

During the treatment, you can relax, breathe, and enjoy some time to yourself.

At the end of your first visit, you can enjoy some tea - which is chosen based on your condition.

The practitioner will explain to you your overall diagnosis according to Chinese Medicine, provide a recommended treatment plan, and food recommendations to keep your body balanced and on track to recovery.

+ What Should I Bring To My First Visit?

• Any medical documents (X-Rays, MRIs, or reports from the doctor) should be brought with you to your first visit.
• Comfortable clothing (t-shirt, shorts, or sweat pants)

+ What Conditions Can Acupuncture Treat?

The following is a list of conditions shown through controlled trials to be treated effectively by Acupuncture according to WHO:

Low back pain

Neck pain

Sciatica

Tennis elbow

Knee pain

Peri-arthritis of the shoulder

Sprains

Facial pain

TMJ

Headache

Dental pain

Acute and chronic gastritis

Rheumatoid arthritis

Induction of labor

Breech birth presentation

Morning sickness

Nausea and vomiting

Postoperative pain

Stroke

Essential hypertension

Primary hypotension

Renal colic

Leucopenia

Radiation/chemo reactions

Allergic rhinitis,

Hay fever

Biliary colic

Depression

Acute bacillary dysentery

Primary dysmenorrhea

Acute epigastralgia

Peptic ulcer

If your condition is not listed above, feel free to contact us. We would be more than happy to advise on whether our services can help you out.