What To Expect

Acupuncture improves the body’s functions and promotes the natural self-healing process by stimulating specific anatomic sites--commonly referred to as acupuncture points, or acupoints.

Sports Acupuncture Medicine

Needles to motor points(the spot at which nerve fibers enter muscles) with low current electro-stimulation is often helpful in treating common injuries and muscle inhibition.

Since motor points are often different from classical Traditional Chinese Acupuncture points, this technique represents a new fusion of Western sports medicine and eastern healing arts.

An orthopedic muscle functioning assessment will be performed prior to the treatment in order to find the root cause of the functional problem.

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture by inserting fine, sterile needles at specific points, an acupuncturist is able to have hampered the smooth flow of your body’s heeling system.

Once that is done, it promotes pain free health, well-being and vitality. Not only can acupuncture treat signs and symptoms of pain and discomfort, but it can also get to the root of the problem. When the initial cause is corrected, your body can begin to heal on deeper levels.

Modern research has demonstrated acupuncture’s effects on the nervous system, endocrine and immune systems, cardiovascular system, and digestive system. By stimulating the body’s various systems, acupuncture can help to resolve pain, and improve sleep, digestive function, and sense of well-being.

Filling Intake Form and Health Consultant

Charles will ask questions about your pain and how well you are functioning. Charles will also ask and check your overall health using Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis method such as taking pulse and looking at your tongue.

Body Exam Prior to Treatment

Then Charles will look for the places (called points) on your body to access the qi that is blocked or not flowing right. Each of the points relates to certain health problems or body functions.

Acupuncture Treatment

Charles will look for landmarks on your body-using certain muscles or bones, for example-to find the points so that he or she can place the needles.

After the he finds the points, he will quickly tap very thin needles into your skin. He will probably place several needles. Some may be placed deeper than others.

In addition, Charles will use electric stimulator, especially for muscle & joint pain to enhance the treatment benefit with your agreement.

Every acupuncturist is different, but our treatment session lasts for an hour.

You may have several visits to complete your treatment. Some people have ongoing visits.

The frequency and number of treatments differ from person to person. Some people experience dramatic relief in the first treatment. For complex or long-standing chronic conditions, one to two treatments per week for several months may be recommended. For acute problems, usually fewer visits are required, usually eight to ten visits in total. An individualized treatment plan that includes the expected number of treatments will be discussed during your initial visit.

Here are some conditions that Charles treats commonly in his clinic.

-Infertility & IVF/IUI Support

-Lower back pain and Sciatica

-Tight shoulder & Stiff neck

-Frozen shoulder and Rotator cuff issues

-Knee pain

-TMJ

-Tennis elbow & Golfer’s elbw

-Sports injuries

-Migraines and headaches

-Mental Health

-Menopause

-Seasonal Allergies