Acupuncture has a history of being around for thousands of years in the Eastern world. Acupuncture was used to treat the same diseases and ailments that we have in today’s society.

Acupuncture will use very thin needles to stimulate your internal energy to help initiate healing. There maybe a slight pinch at the time of insertion, but no other pain may be felt. Treatments may only include 4 needles or maybe 30 this is dependent on the patient’s health and symptoms.

Along with acupuncture other modalities of Chinese Medicine can be applied to be a catalyst in healing. Cupping, Gua Sha, Tui Na, exercises of Tai Chi or Qi Gong, and diet recommendations. These are all used together to create a holistic treatment for you.

Let’s break down other modalities that may be used as a treatment in conjunction with acupuncture. All of these adjunctive treatments have been around for thousands of years.

Lately, cupping has become popular in Western medicine to help relax muscles and release soreness which causes the bruised looking circles commonly seen on the back. Muscle soreness is one of the indicators why Eastern medicine uses it. Others reasons it may be applied is for treating a cold, cough or simply to help you relax.

Gua sha is a small tool to help move muscle tightness as well. This is similar to the Westerner’s “scrapping” or Graston Technique.

If you think acupuncture can help you, but you’re afraid of needles Tui Na is a great alternative! Tui Na is a hands on treatment which is great for children or adults. Tui Na is commonly used for muscle pain, digestion disorders and creates a free flow of energy thru the body. This can be applied while having acupuncture as well.

Tai Chi or Qi Gong is the common practice of movement in Eastern medicine. They were once a martial art form, but now a slow paced meditation flow. The movements are specific to help recreate balance in the entire body by moving the blood to re-oxygenate any stagnant blood.

Diet recommendations could be as simple as, “share food with others to create joyous memories” or maybe more specific of what type of foods you should eat or avoid. Chinese medicine believes food is medicine and since we eat multiple times a day, food could be the quickest way to heal.

While there are many styles of acupuncture a few should be highlighted that will be offered at Hiel. Each style will be used when seen appropriate.

Body points- Acupuncture maps out over 365 points on the meridians. There are even more extraordinary points throughout the body as well.

Facial rejuvenation- Many needles are inserted on the face and jaw line to create an influx of blood flow. The blood will create a new collagen, soften any wrinkle lines and tighten the skin.

Scalp acupuncture- In recent theories of acupuncture, needles can stimulate specific parts of the brain. Scalp acupuncture can benefit people with symptoms from neurological disorders like a stroke, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, and pain. Scalp acupuncture can also help with circulation, vision, hearing and more!

Electrostimulation- This is similar to what a physical therapist or an athletic trainer uses. It is a battery operated box with electrodes clipping onto needles to have an electrical currency go thru the needle. This can help with pain and detox the blood.

It is easy to set up an appointment via this website, an email, phone call or text.

Once you have created an appointment, you will receive some new patient paperwork and consent forms to fill out. Please fill these out prior to your first appointment.

In this appointment, we will discuss your medical history and have your first treatment. We will discuss what acupuncture can do for you and set goals appropriately. You will receive some peace of mind that you can be helped naturally.

This office visit will be approximately 90 minutes long. Ideally, you will have needles retained for 30 minutes. This is a $100 visit.

After the first appointment, you may still have questions, which is normal and welcomed! We will discuss any changes and then start the treatment. Other modalities of Chinese Medicine may be introduced as well such as: Cupping, Gua Sha, Tui Na, exercises of Tai Chi or Qi Gong, and diet recommendations.

Continuing office visits will be 40-60 minutes. Ideally, the needles will be retained for at least 30 minutes.

This appointment is $85/hour or a package of 5 appointments for $375 or a package of 10 appointments for $650.

If you have purchased a package of appointments, the appointments can be used for acupuncture or NAET.

Community acupuncture is offered once a month. You’ll receive individualized treatments in a group setting, creating a sense of community and connection. Whether you're seeking stress relief, pain management, or simply a moment of tranquility, the community acupuncture event is the perfect opportunity to try a new experience with healing benefits of this ancient practice.

Community acupuncture utilizes a large open space with little privacy. A private office can always be utilized to talk about health concerns prior to the treatment.

In community acupuncture, there is no additional services such a cupping, gua sha, moxa, qi gong, tui na, or diet recommendations.