FAQs Tailored to Every Service

Have questions about your care? Each section below addresses the most common concerns for our services, so you can feel confident, informed, and supported before your session begins.

Acupuncture FAQs

Acupuncture works by triggering the body’s natural ability to regulate itself. Targeting specific nerve-rich areas helps calm the nervous system, improve circulation, and restore balance across multiple physical and emotional systems.

Many clients turn to acupuncture for chronic pain, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, migraines, digestive discomfort, and stress-related symptoms. It’s often recommended as part of a broader, integrative wellness strategy.

  • Chronic pain (back pain, neck pain, arthritis)
  • Migraines and headaches
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Insomnia and sleep disorders
  • Digestive issues (IBS, bloating)
  • Allergies and sinus problems
  • Women’s health (menstrual cramps, infertility, menopause symptoms)

Most clients describe the sensation as minimal, often comparing it to a tiny tap or a subtle pulse. Some feel nothing at all. The goal is comfort and stillness, not intensity.

Some people report changes after one session, especially in stress levels or sleep. For others, benefits develop gradually over a few treatments as the body begins to reset and respond.

Your practitioner will review your health background, listen to your concerns, and create a custom plan. You’ll then lie comfortably in a peaceful space while the treatment begins, often leaving you deeply relaxed.

It’s best to eat a light meal beforehand and avoid intense exercise right after. Let your provider know if you’re pregnant, taking blood thinners, or have any implanted devices so the session can be adapted accordingly.

Yes—by reducing the “fight or flight” response, acupuncture helps quiet mental overactivity and physical tension. Many clients use it as a safe, drug-free way to manage anxiety or emotional overwhelm.

It’s widely known for pain relief, but acupuncture also improves sleep, digestion, hormonal health, and mood. It encourages the body’s natural rhythm to reset and rebalance over time.

Medical Massage FAQs

Medical massage is a therapeutic, targeted treatment that focuses on pain relief, mobility restoration, and injury recovery, using advanced techniques beyond relaxation massage.

  • Chronic pain (back, neck, shoulders)
  • Muscle tension & stiffness
  • Postural imbalances
  • Stress-related pain
  • Injury recovery

Some insurance plans cover massage therapy if prescribed by a doctor as part of a treatment plan. Check with your provider or ask about our insurance verification service.

Medical massage is focused on targeted pain relief and rehabilitation, while spa massages are general relaxation treatments.

Treatment frequency depends on your condition and goals. Many patients benefit from weekly or bi-weekly sessions for chronic pain relief.

Some deep-tissue techniques may cause mild discomfort, but our therapists adjust pressure levels based on your comfort.

Yes! Massage therapy reduces cortisol (stress hormone) levels while increasing relaxation and endorphin release.

No referral is needed unless your insurance provider requires one for coverage.

Sessions typically last 45 to 75 minutes, depending on your needs.

Your therapist will conduct a brief health assessment, discuss your pain areas, and customize a massage plan based on your concerns.