How many treatments will I need?

Initially most patients are seen weekly in order to cultivate internal harmony and balance which can be sustained between treatments. The number of treatments will depend on the nature of the complaint, its severity and how long it has been present. A series of six to eight treatments is found to be effective for many common complaints. Because everyone responds differently to acupuncture you may need more or less treatments. We generally recommend a trial of four acupuncture treatments so we can evaluate your rate of response and give a more accurate estimate after the trial. Acupuncture’s pain reduction can be slower than medication but it is free of side effects and the positive effects build over time.