FAQ
How much does it cost?
What does Acupuncture treat?
How does Acupuncture treat pain?
What can I expect from a treatment?
Does Acupuncture hurt?
Responsibility runs both ways:
Flexibility does too:
$20 - $40 : The amount you want to pay is up to you.
On Saturdays payment is open donation, whatever you want to pay.
Please note that we only accept cash or cheque.
Many of our critics out there are quick to say that people won't value what they don't pay for; as if to say that only things that are expensive are worthwhile. Acupuncture treatments in Nanaimo generally cost $60-$70, plus tax and up to $140 for a single treatment!
Another myth is that the more you pay, the better your treatment will be; that if you pay at the lower end of the scale you'll get a lesser treatment with fewer needles
Let us be perfectly clear; this is the same acupuncture done by others, just at a fraction of the cost.
Regardless of the economy, most people cannot afford to pay hundreds of dollars each month for treatment. So it becomes the duty of the acupuncturist to change the way we practice.
On Saturdays payment is open donation, whatever you want to pay.
Please note that we only accept cash or cheque.
Many of our critics out there are quick to say that people won't value what they don't pay for; as if to say that only things that are expensive are worthwhile. Acupuncture treatments in Nanaimo generally cost $60-$70, plus tax and up to $140 for a single treatment!
Another myth is that the more you pay, the better your treatment will be; that if you pay at the lower end of the scale you'll get a lesser treatment with fewer needles
Let us be perfectly clear; this is the same acupuncture done by others, just at a fraction of the cost.
Regardless of the economy, most people cannot afford to pay hundreds of dollars each month for treatment. So it becomes the duty of the acupuncturist to change the way we practice.
Well, it doesn’t cure everything under the sun, but nearly every health problem can benefit from acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture is well documented as being the best pain relief you can legally get without a prescription and is excellent at treating the stress which underscores nearly every disease. And it does so without harmful side effects or risk of addiction.
In the late 1970s, the World Health Organization recognized the ability of acupuncture and Oriental medicine to treat many common ailments, including neuromusculoskeletal conditions (such as arthritis, neuralgia, insomnia, dizziness, and neck/shoulder pain); emotional and psychological disorders (such as depression and anxiety); circulatory disorders (such as hypertension, angina pectoris, arteriosclerosis and anemia); addictions to alcohol, nicotine and other drugs; respiratory disorders (such as emphysema, sinusitis, allergies and bronchitis); and gastrointestinal conditions (such as food allergies, ulcers, chronic diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, intestinal weakness, anorexia and gastritis).
In 1997, a consensus statement released by the National Institutes of Health (USA) found that acupuncture is useful to treat addiction, headaches, menstrual cramps, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, osteoarthritis, lower back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and asthma.
Recent studies have shown that acupuncture is effective in treating fertility issues for men and women, treating the side effects of medications (especially for cancer therapy), morning sickness and others.
In the late 1970s, the World Health Organization recognized the ability of acupuncture and Oriental medicine to treat many common ailments, including neuromusculoskeletal conditions (such as arthritis, neuralgia, insomnia, dizziness, and neck/shoulder pain); emotional and psychological disorders (such as depression and anxiety); circulatory disorders (such as hypertension, angina pectoris, arteriosclerosis and anemia); addictions to alcohol, nicotine and other drugs; respiratory disorders (such as emphysema, sinusitis, allergies and bronchitis); and gastrointestinal conditions (such as food allergies, ulcers, chronic diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, intestinal weakness, anorexia and gastritis).
In 1997, a consensus statement released by the National Institutes of Health (USA) found that acupuncture is useful to treat addiction, headaches, menstrual cramps, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, osteoarthritis, lower back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and asthma.
Recent studies have shown that acupuncture is effective in treating fertility issues for men and women, treating the side effects of medications (especially for cancer therapy), morning sickness and others.
One of the great strengths of acupuncture is how it treats chronic and recurrent pain. One of the great difficulties of treating chronic pain with conventional treatments is that it can't be measured or even verified by a physician.
Chronic pain actually creates structural changes in the brain so that even when the injury that caused the pain is resolved, the pain remains - hardwired into our nervous system.
For a long time it was thought that acupuncture worked on pain by releasing endorphins, or by targeting the opiate receptors. But research at MIT, Harvard University and other major research institutions shows that acupuncture treatment is somehow able to work immediate change in the central nervous system which can help to repair the damage of chronic pain.
The actual mechanism for how acupuncture works remains a mystery to researchers, let alone me. I'm just content knowing that it works for helping people live pain free.
The US military has been using acupuncture to treat soldiers with an average 75% reduction in pain. Previously, any treatment that created a 25% reduction was considered a success.
Chronic pain actually creates structural changes in the brain so that even when the injury that caused the pain is resolved, the pain remains - hardwired into our nervous system.
For a long time it was thought that acupuncture worked on pain by releasing endorphins, or by targeting the opiate receptors. But research at MIT, Harvard University and other major research institutions shows that acupuncture treatment is somehow able to work immediate change in the central nervous system which can help to repair the damage of chronic pain.
The actual mechanism for how acupuncture works remains a mystery to researchers, let alone me. I'm just content knowing that it works for helping people live pain free.
The US military has been using acupuncture to treat soldiers with an average 75% reduction in pain. Previously, any treatment that created a 25% reduction was considered a success.
Once in a while, when the stars align just right, acupuncture acts like a miracle cure and all of your problems disappear after only one treatment, but this is not something anyone should expect or rely on.
Acupuncture works by stimulating your body's own self-healing mechanisms; it is gentle, safe and usually gradual. Almost everyone who gets acupuncture will need a series of treatments to get the results they want, which is one reason why we have the sliding scale. If you don't come in often enough, or long enough, acupuncture probably won't work for you; no matter who is doing it.
Your acupuncturist will suggest a treatment plan to you and will let you know how many treatments we think you will need to get the results you want. Please let us know if you have any questions about your treatment plan and try your best to stick with the plan to the best or your ability.
Acupuncture works by stimulating your body's own self-healing mechanisms; it is gentle, safe and usually gradual. Almost everyone who gets acupuncture will need a series of treatments to get the results they want, which is one reason why we have the sliding scale. If you don't come in often enough, or long enough, acupuncture probably won't work for you; no matter who is doing it.
Your acupuncturist will suggest a treatment plan to you and will let you know how many treatments we think you will need to get the results you want. Please let us know if you have any questions about your treatment plan and try your best to stick with the plan to the best or your ability.
Not really, some points are obviously more sensitive than others, especially points on the hands & feet; but it should never be painful.
Acupuncture needles are very thin, like a hair. Think of the needles diabetics use on a daily basis; acupuncture needles will fit inside the hole of those.
Many people who are very anxious, even afraid, of needles are shocked when they get acupuncture and find that they don't feel any pain.
Acupuncture needles are very thin, like a hair. Think of the needles diabetics use on a daily basis; acupuncture needles will fit inside the hole of those.
Many people who are very anxious, even afraid, of needles are shocked when they get acupuncture and find that they don't feel any pain.
- Please turn off your phone.
- For a couple thousand years, acupuncture was primary health care for a large part of Asia, but not any more. If you have something you are really worried about, get your butt to a doctor. Acupuncture is a great tool, but every tool fills a specific job and has its limits. We work hard to make sure that the acupuncture treatments we give are as effective and safe as possible.
- Once you make your appointment, we won't call you to remind you to come, so please show up. We are more accommodating than other clinics, but repeat offenders may find themselves getting a stern talking to, grrr!
- If you have to leave at a specific time, please let us know before you get your treatment; it's pretty easy to relax and forget about life outside the clinic and we don't want to disturb you when you fall asleep. We are often in and out of the treatment room so shoot your acupuncturist a dirty look when you are ready to get going. Experience has shown us that acupuncture works better if you tell us when you are ready, not with us telling you when to go.
- We are going to do everything that we can to make sure that your experience is as relaxing as possible and as effective as possible. We have reclining chairs and blankets, but please feel free to bring what you need to make yourself comfortable, including earplugs or headphones.
- Please wear comfortable clothes that easily roll up over your knees and elbows, this is not a "clothing optional" practice and there are no gowns. There is a washroom available if you need to bring a change of clothes with you.
- This is a small clinic and has more of a homey, rather than a clinical feel to it; in close quarters things are easily overheard so please be aware that what you say may be overheard by another person. Conversely, if you do overhear something, please try to ignore, or forget it. A big part of feeling comfortable is feeling safe.
- When everyone is reasonably flexible our community works; we love how many different people come to our clinic, even if they do snore...