Wear comfortable clothes, preferably ones that stretch and allow easy access to your upper arms and legs. If you are coming from work, don't worry we will provide you with a gown and appropriate draping. Please bring a scarf (it may be a lighter scarf if the weather is warm) if you feel you are getting sick, are sick or getting gua sha or cupping.
The first session might take a full hour to an hour and a half depending on your medical history. Your follow up sessions should be around a half hour to an hour. Your initial intake form will give your practitioner information to start treating you, but you should report any changes or additional concerns you have at follow up appointments.
AAcupuncture is generally not considered painful. The needles are very thin, and while you may feel a brief sensation as the needle passes through the skin, it typically fades quickly.
Once the needle is in place, you may notice a dull, heavy, or mild achy sensation. This can vary depending on the area being treated and your individual sensitivity. Some points are naturally more sensitive than others, and factors like stress, fatigue, or your menstrual cycle can also affect how treatment feels.
If you are more sensitive, your practitioner can adjust the technique, use thinner needles, or guide you through breathing to make the process more comfortable.
Most patients tolerate acupuncture well and find that any mild discomfort is short-lived and outweighed by the benefits of treatment.
The number of treatments depends on what you are coming in for, as well as how long the issue has been present and how your body responds to care.
Acupuncture is a process, and while some people notice changes after the first few sessions, most conditions require a series of treatments to see lasting results. Acute issues may resolve more quickly, while chronic or long-standing conditions typically take more time.
In many cases, a short course of treatment, often around 6 to 10 sessions, is recommended before fully evaluating progress. Your treatment plan will be adjusted along the way based on how you respond.
Dr. Wlasiuk only bills for Blue Shield of California PPO plans which acupuncture benefits do not go through American Speciality Health. Dr. Wlasiuk will not bill for any other insurances, but she will give you a super bill to submit to your insurance company. If you send a photograph of the front of your insurance card along with your date of birth to the email below, we will check your benefits for you.
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