FAQ: Do You Give Yourself Acupuncture Treatments?

This is one of the most common questions I get from my patients. Everyone is curious what an acupuncturist does for their own treatment! It’s actually a more complicated answer than you’d expect, so the best I can say succinctly is “it depends.” I’ll give you the...

Not All Acupuncture Is The Same

One of the most beautiful and most frustrating things about the natural medicine world is that no two practitioners are alike. It’s wonderful to find a practitioner with whom you develop a deep bond; in fact, it’s essential to the healing process. They understand you...

Post-Treatment Reactions to Acupuncture

After an acupuncture treatment, most people feel relaxed. The stress of the day has melted away and a pleasant calmness has taken its place. In the days that follow, sleep, digestion, and energy are improved, and pain and stress are reduced. Quite often, however,...