This will depend on the condition being treated, its duration and on the individual patient. 

Acupuncture is non-invasive treatment. Occasionally treatment may result in some minor local bruising.

Yes. Acupuncture can be used to treat pregnancy symptoms such as lower back pain, morning sickness, tiredness, breech baby. Please inform us if you are pregnant before your treatment.

All major health insurance providers cover acupuncture. You may be entitled to a reimbursement of
the treatment cost. As each health insurance policy is different for each individual, please
check with your own health insurance provider for details.
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Once you have completed your treatment, or course of treatments, I will provide you with a
receipt detailing the dates attended, treatment received, and the cost of treatments.
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You then give this receipt to your insurance provider and they will refund the costs of your
treatment (as per your policy).

​*Treatments excluded from insurance include herbal medication.

Ideally do not wear any make up, wearing loose clothing, do not empty stomach.

We will place needles on problematic areas for a duration of 30 mins. 

Don’t take shower within 2 hours.

Keeping to regular and frequent appointments will ensure the best results. But if appointments are too far apart, then it will take longer to achieve the results and they may not be as good.

Prior to the treatment:
Ideally do not wear any make up, wear loose comfortable clothing, do not empty stomach, and avoid
caffeine, alcohol before the treatment.
During the treatment:
I will place needles on selected acupuncture points for a duration of approximately 30 mins.
After the treatment:
Do not take shower within 2 hours of treatment.
Do not make big plans for right after your treatment.
Get regular treatments to achieve optimal health and lasting effects with acupuncture.