Revitalize Your Health with Acupuncture
What we Treat with Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient healing practice originating from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), with roots tracing back over 2,000 years in China, where it was developed to restore balance and promote the body's natural healing processes. This non-invasive therapy involves inserting thin, sterile needles into specific points on the body, known as acupoints, to stimulate energy flow or "qi" along meridians, thereby alleviating imbalances that cause illness or discomfort.
Modern science suggests it works by influencing the nervous system, releasing endorphins, reducing inflammation, and modulating pain signals in the brain, making it effective for a wide range of conditions. Widely used today as a complementary treatment, acupuncture has gained global recognition for its holistic approach, minimal side effects, and ability to enhance overall well-being without relying solely on medications. Sessions typically last 20-60 minutes, often inducing deep relaxation, and are tailored to individual needs for optimal results.
What is Acupuncture and How Does it Work?
What to Expect With Acupuncture
When you arrive for your acupuncture session, you'll be greeted by a serene and comfortable environment, nature sounds and a comfortable treatment table. Your practitioner will offer personalized attention, taking the time to understand your specific needs and tailoring the session just for you, creating a real sense of care and empowerment.
The gentle insertion of thin, sterile needles usually feels like a slight pinch or nothing at all, making it surprisingly painless. As the needles work to stimulate your body's natural healing response, you'll often slip into deep relaxation, with a subtle warmth, and circulation that leaves you feeling refreshed.
Right away, you might notice subtle benefits, such as less tension or a clearer head, and over time, these effects build for longer-lasting wellness. Many people walk out with a post-session glow, reporting more energy, improved sleep, and an uplifted mood as their body finds its balance again.
The Top Benefits of Acupuncture
For thousands of years, acupuncture has been used to treat a variety of diseases. These treatments can provide relief by reducing pain, calming the mind, regulating hormones, increasing circulation, and improving skin tone
Pain Relief
Acupuncture provides effective pain relief for various conditions, including chronic back pain, migraines, arthritis, and menstrual cramps. By stimulating specific acupoints, it triggers the release of endorphins and modulates pain signals in the nervous system, often leading to superior outcomes compared to sham treatments or conventional care. Research supports its integration with standard therapies to enhance pain management and improve quality of life
Hormonal Regulation
Acupuncture aids hormonal balancing, particularly for women's health issues such as PMS, menopause, and infertility. It regulates endocrine function, reduces symptoms like hot flashes and irregular cycles, and supports overall hormonal harmony without invasive methods. Evidence indicates its role in addressing disruptions and promoting reproductive health.
Improved Circulation
Acupuncture supports better circulation by stimulating blood flow through targeted needle placement, which dilates vessels, reduces inflammation, and enhances oxygen delivery to tissues. This can help alleviate conditions like hypertension, cold extremities, and fatigue, while promoting overall vitality and quicker recovery from physical strain.
Mental Health Support
For mental health support, acupuncture reduces stress, anxiety, and depression by lowering cortisol levels and boosting neurotransmitters like serotonin and endorphins. It promotes relaxation, improves sleep, and enhances emotional well-being, making it a valuable complementary treatment. Studies show it can alleviate symptoms in conditions like neuropathy-related anxiety and overall mood disorders
Skin Health Improvement
In terms of skin health improvement, cosmetic acupuncture stimulates collagen production, reduces wrinkles, acne, and scarring, leading to firmer, more elastic skin. It enhances blood flow and elasticity, offering a natural alternative for anti-aging and radiant complexion. Research highlights its efficacy in maintaining youthful skin through holistic rejuvenation.
Digestive Health
It also aids digestive health by regulating gut motility, balancing the microbiome, and easing symptoms of IBS, nausea, or bloating through nervous system modulation and hormone stabilization. This fosters smoother digestion, better nutrient absorption, and sustained energy for improved daily well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Acupuncture employs needles that are substantially smaller than those used by doctors for injections. The sensation has been compared to an insect bite or a pinch, however most people do not experience anything at all. Certain points can be painful to needle, and we aim to avoid them unless they are absolutely essential. If they are, we usually use thinner needles for those points. If you are sensitive to needles, we will modify your therapy so that you can reach your health goals while remaining comfortable.Description text goes here
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The number of treatments required to treat any given ailment is determined by a variety of factors. Some of these characteristics may include: the length of time you have had the ailment, your age, dietary and lifestyle considerations, your willingness to do self-care at home, and so on. It's also reasonable to note that this medicine isn't magical, and no ailment will be completely resolved with just one treatment. Having said that, many patients often leave the office feeling more calm and with less discomfort than when they arrived.
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At The Subtle Point, we provide a range of services that can last anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes. Initial appointments, on the other hand, last 60 to 90 minutes.
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It depends on what we are treating, but the arms, hands, lower legs, feet, abdomen, and back are the most common areas to be needled.
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We accept cash, check, and credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover).
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At this time we are not accepting insurance, but we can give you an invoice/superbill to give to your insurance company for reimbursement.