Patients tend to feel very relaxed after a session, so try and take it easy the rest of the day.
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Drink lots of water for the next few days to help support your body's natural detoxification process.
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Drinking alcohol and rigorous exercise and activity is NOT recommended after a session.
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You may have a little bruise from one of the needles, please don’t worry as it will heal up like any other bruises.
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If you received cupping, please know that the marks generally clear up in 5-7 days but can be longer depending on the person. They are not painful and are not your typical bruises.
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If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to the clinic via email or phone.
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After You Leave:
The number of treatments needed varies from person to person. Important factors include the duration and severity of your health condition as well as consistency of treatment. Two to three treatments may be sufficient to treat an acute condition and a series of 8-15 may be needed to resolve a more chronic condition.
Make sure you are well hydrated and have eaten a small meal or snack before your appointment.
Avoid caffeine two hours prior to the treatment if possible. Bring a list of your medications and supplements with you. Dress in comfortable loose clothing - workout shorts and t-shirts or tanks are best.
More and more insurance companies are covering acupuncture services. If you think your health plan may cover acupuncture, we can give you a super bill for you to submit to your insurance company. We do not bill insurance directly.
We require a 24 hour notice for all cancellations. Appointments canceled less than 24 hours in advance will be charged the full price of the treatment scheduled. Emergencies will be waived.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chinese medicine is a complete system of medicine dating back thousands of years, yet still applicable in today’s modern world. Chinese medicine looks at the whole person, not just the disease or the symptoms. The aim of a Chinese medicine practitioner is to uncover areas of imbalance, unique to each individual. A specific treatment plan using acupuncture, medicinal herbs, bodywork, cupping, gua sha and/or dietary and lifestyle advice is implemented to restore optimal health. At its core, Chinese medicine is rooted in the principle that the body has an intrinsic ability to heal itself. By harnessing this power, Chinese medicine helps people to heal themselves.
Acupuncture has been widely studied and proven effective in the treatment of many conditions. How does it work physiologically? Simply put, acupuncture stimulates the central nervous system. This, in turn, releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical changes stimulate the body's natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being. Acupuncture has been shown to reduce inflammation, increase blood flow to the area of pain, stimulate the immune system, calm the nervous system, stimulate the release of dopamine and other pain-relieving neurotransmitters in the brain, balance hormones, and release bound-up muscular and fascial tissue. In fact, many acupuncture points are located at muscle motor points or trigger points, that when released, can restore healthy muscle function. Through all of these physiological effects, acupuncture restores balance and function within your body.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) studies have shown that acupuncture is an effective treatment alone or in combination with conventional therapies to treat many conditions including: Nausea caused by surgical anesthesia and cancer chemotherapy - Dental pain after surgery - Addiction - Headaches - Menstrual cramps - Tennis elbow - Fibromyalgia - Myofascial pain - Osteoarthritis - Low back pain - Carpal tunnel syndrome - Neck pain -Knee pain - Asthma
Acupuncture is usually painless and quite relaxing. The needles are very small, often compared to the diameter of a strand of hair or a cat whisker. Most people who try acupuncture return because it is relaxing and feels good. After a comprehensive intake on your first visit, I will develop a treatment plan that includes acupuncture, body work and possibly herbs or supplements. Your first visit will take a little longer - roughly 75 minutes. Follow-up visits usually last about 60 minutes. After a treatment, you may feel fatigued. Plan to avoid any strenuous activities if at all possible for the remainder of the day.
Below you will find a lot of information to help you through your first time visiting La Luna Wellness. Feel free to contact me If you have further questions, concerns, or curiosities.
Welcome!
For first time patients, please fill out the New Patient Forms that were emailed to you when you booked the appointment. If you cannot access them or are having trouble with them please come 10 minutes early to fill them out.
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Please come hydrated and have a light snack or something in your belly as receiving acupuncture on an empty stomach is not a good idea.
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Directions: Google Maps shows Rose Lane as Schipper Lane, but the two run parallel to each other. The clinic is located in the first gray house on the right. Please park next to the Volvo SUV and walk down the driveway to the BACK of the building through the sliding glass doors.
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Please refrain from wearing heavy-scented perfumes or scents as some people may be sensitive to them.
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Wear comfortable clothing that is loose and easy to put on and take off.
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Approximately an hour and a half or 90ish minutes.
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Before You Come In: