Acupuncture Therapy

Acupuncture is one of the most common and dependable medical therapies used around the world. It is the oldest continuously practiced medical system in the world, used by nearly one third of the planet’s people as a primary health care system or as a supplemental therapy. It is by nature simple, safe and accessible health care. Acupuncture can be a powerfully effective and naturally relaxing form of medicine.

The needles are the size of hair and most do not feel them entering their skin.

Very thin, solid, hairlike needles are inserted at specific points on the body. The stimulation of these acupuncture points affects both the central and peripheral nervous systems. It stimulates the release of chemicals such as endorphins which help with pain and stress.

 Needles are only used once. The needles come in sterlized packages and then disposed of after your session.

A typical acupuncture visit lasts about 50 minutes.

After checking in at the front desk and completing some paperwork, you will go to the acupuncture room and make yourself comfortable. After a brief conversation between the patient and practitioner, we may take your pulse and look at your tongue. Depending on a variety of factors, a specific point prescription is selected. Typically after this time people feel very sleepy and will nap for a while.

Please wear comfortable clothing. You’ll just have to roll your sleeves and pant legs up, in order to get ready for your treatment, as we use styles of acupuncture which allows us to select points primarily on the arms and legs.

We play quiet, relaxing music in the treatment room, but feel free to bring in headphones if you would like to listen to your own music.

Your session will be personalized to you. Traditional Chinese medicine is not only limited to acupuncture. Zonya works within your comfort level and ensures you are comfortable throughout the process.