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Frequently Asked
Questions
HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK?
The goal of acupuncture is to activate the natural,
self-healing abilities of the body. There are 14 main meridians (or
channels) that run throughout our bodies. Through these main meridians and
lesser channels, Qi (our body’s vital energy) is able to course throughout
our entire body, much like blood travels the whole body via our vascular
systems. About 400 acupuncture points lay on these meridians – each
one having a specific function. When these acupoints are stimulated by acupuncture needles, they prompt the body to carry out their designated
function, activating our self-healing abilities.
WHAT DOES ACUPUNCTURE
TREAT?
Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute
of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to be effective in
the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems, such as:
| Addiction |
Dizziness |
Migraine |
| Anxiety |
Emotional health |
Nausea |
| Arthritis |
Fatigue |
Neck pain |
| Carpal tunnel |
Fibromyalgia |
Pain |
| Chronic fatigue |
Headache |
PMS |
| Common cold |
Incontinence |
Sciatica |
| Constipation |
IBS |
Shoulder pain |
| Depression |
Low back pain |
Sleep
disturbances |
| Diarrhea |
Menopause |
Stress |
| Digestive
problems |
Menstrual |
Tennis elbow |
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IS ACUPUNCTURE SAFE?
Yes, acupuncture is very safe
when administered by a qualified acupuncturist (such as Jessie).
ARE THE NEEDLES STERILE?
Yes. All needles used at Luna
Acupuncture are sterile and used only one time.
DOES ACUPUNCTURE HURT?
The needles used in acupuncture
are hair-thin and most people feel no unpleasant sensations from
them. At worst, patients liken the insertion to a mosquito bite. In
general, people leave their acupuncture treatment feeling very
relaxed.
IS ACUPUNCTURE COVERED
BY INSURANCE?
Luna Acupuncture does not currently accept insurance, but can
provide you with receipts which you may submit to your insurance company
for reimbursement. Also, many flexible spending accounts cover
acupuncture. |
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