DOES ACUPUNCTURE HURT?

No. The philosophy of Japanese acupuncture is for patients to be able to relax into healing. Everything about your treatment will be very gentle. Japanese acupuncture needles are feather soft and flexible. Many patients feel nothing at all. As a highly skilled doctor, Reiko is sensitive to every patient’s comfort level and will work to ensure that treatment is never painful.

IS ACUPUNCTURE SAFE?

Acupuncture is absolutely safe. We use only high quality, newly wrapped, pre-sterilized, disposable needles imported from Japan. Needles are only used once and then discarded.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE REQUIRED?

How many treatments needed will be based on the patient's physical condition and how the body reacts to the treatment. In other words, everyone’s healing process is unique. Acupuncture is meant to restore harmony and balance. Signs of progress include more than just pain relief.

We usually suggest new patients come for at least 8 consecutive weekly treatments and will adjust the treatment plan based on the progress. A chronic or long-standing condition may take more time to heal because the body has become used to the state of discomfort or pain as normal.

DOES ACUPUNCTURE PREVENT ILLNESS?

The following benefits have been documented in WHO and NIH reports:

●  INCREASED IMMUNE SYSTEM: increases white blood cell count which fights infection and autoimmune disease.

●  INCREASED ENDORPHINS: endorphins are the body’s natural pain killers.(10X stronger than morphine.)

●  INCREASED SEROTONIN: healthy serotonin levels promote well-being, weight loss and reduce addictive cravings.

●  INCREASED BLOOD CIRCULATION: improves oxygen flow and lymphatic function.

●  PAIN BLOCKING: natural interruption of the neurotransmission of pain.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and The National Institutes of Health (NTH), published this study on the effectiveness of Acupuncture in an 87 page report titled “Controlled Clinical Trials of Acupuncture Therapy.”

WHAT IS THE FIRST VISIT LIKE?

a. To prepare for your first appointment, patients need to fill out standard forms as well as a health questionnaire.

b.  Reiko will discuss your medical history and relevant physical/emotional symptoms.

c. Initial treatment usually takes 90 to 120 minutes (including the consultation time).

Treatment Outline

a. Diagnostic procedure will apply both Western and Oriental medicine techniques including: blood pressure, range of motion, as well as tongue, abdominal (hara diagnosis) and pulse examination.

b. Treatment usually takes 60 to 90 minutes (including a period of rest).

c. The effectiveness of acupuncture is often sped up by herbal remedies. If your condition requires, you will be prescribed high quality traditional herbal formulas imported from both Japanese and Taiwanese manufactures under the strictest regulations.

DO YOU TAKE INSURANCE?

We are in-network providers for Cigna Insurance.

We recommend checking with your insurance company to find out if acupuncture treatments are covered.

Kenko Acupuncture is happy to verify your coverage. Please note that if your insurance coverage is not verified by the time of your appointment, we will collect the full fee for the visit and credit your account when the explanation of benefits from your insurance company arrives.