Acupuncture is often effective with a wide range of complaints, including chronic fatigue, depression, back pain, joint pain, infertility, asthma, addictions, and stress. Acupuncture is also helpful for many chronic illnesses and health concerns that have no clear origin or cause. Patients committed to a healthy lifestyle who receive ongoing acupuncture treatment for maintenance and health promotion often experience:
 
* Being sick less often and recovering more quickly  
 
* Improvement of vitality and stamina  
     
* Being able to take care of their own health  
     
* Relationships with others deepening and becoming more harmonious  
     
* Reductions in long term health care costs  

A recent survey of people who receive acupuncture, conducted by Claire Cassidy, Ph.D., indicates that they see their physicians less frequently and use fewer  medications. In addition, over two thirds of those surveyed reported having avoided recommended surgery.


Treatment Experience:

The first appointment is typically a two-hour consultation and treatment session. During this visit we will speak at length about your health concerns and address any questions you may have about acupuncture and the healing process. We will also discuss your health and personal histories in detail, followed by a physical examination and treatment. The primary objective of the first appointment is to assess the underlying conditions that have led to your current concerns.

Following the initial visit, ideally you will be seen in weekly one-hour sessions for 6-8 visits. During this time, significant signs of progress will likely appear. As patients experience improvement in their condition and enjoy a greater sense of ease in life, treatments may be extended to every other week, every three weeks, monthly and eventually seasonally.