We are experienced at working with patients who are nervous about receiving acupuncture or who are very sensitive to needling. We adjust our needling technique to your unique needs to ensure that the experience is as comfortable as possible. Patients are generally pleasantly surprised to discover how comfortable and relaxing the whole experience is. Also, acupuncture needles are very fine and thin. Treatment is nothing like getting a shot or having your blood drawn. However, if acupuncture is not right for you we can offer immense therapeutic benefits by utilizing our other modalities, including Maya Abdominal Therapy, shiatsu and massage, cupping, moxibustion, herbal and dietary therapy.

The intake process involves asking you questions about your health and lifestyle, palpation (including your pulse), and examination of your tongue. While you are resting on a massage table your practitioner inserts hair-thin needles in various acupuncture points throughout the body and lets your rest comfortably for about 25 minutes. Patients often relax deeply and sometimes take a nap.