Acupuncture

Initial Consultation Required

At your first consultation Dr. Francis will go over the main reasons you’re coming in. He will go over your prior and current health history, read any relevant lab data, as well as perform any necessary diagnostic and physical exams. If you’re found to be a good candidate for our services, your first Acupuncture procedure can be the same day.

The Science of Acupuncture

Enhances Circulation

As it creates whole body circulation, whereby healthy blood is able to reach areas that were previously poorly perfused, and thus healing is able to happen at faster rates.

Boosts the Immune System and Promotes Healing

Acupuncture increases healing by directly stimulating the immune system as well as by decreasing inflammation, this prompts the body to restore homeostasis.

 

Decreases Inflammation

Acupuncture decreases inflammatory chemicals in the body that are often the root cause of illness.

 

Reduces Pain

Acupuncture interrupts pain signals and is a natural analgesic, meaning it makes the body release its own anti-pain medicine.

 

Regulates Body Chemistry

By activating the nervous system, Acupuncture is able to influence and regulate the body’s chemical, hormonal, and blood layer systems.

 

Releases Blockages

The release of blockages will stimulate the circulation of blood and lymph, enhancing organ function, detoxification, overall health, decrease in pain, and an increase in well being.

Treatment Course

The number of acupuncture treatments you’ll need varies based on your unique clinical presentation, age, health, severity of illness and discomfort, as well as the length of time you’ve had this condition.

For acute problems, typically one to three treatments a week for 4-5 weeks is recommended.

For more chronic, hard to treat cases, one or two treatments a week for several months is the course of treatment.

For health maintenance, we recommend monthly tune ups.

The Healing Process

Because acupuncture effects and benefits are cumulative, acupuncture treatment is repeated 2-4 times weekly, until momentum and maximum improvement is gained. Then a maintenance protocol is set to prevent relapse. Maintenance treatments may be as little as 1-2 times monthly.

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