Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Acupuncture can treat many health conditions successfully. Including many symptoms that are not defined as a 'disease’. 

The following is a generally agreed upon list of what acupuncture can treat or help manage, but it is not all inclusive. Feel free to contact us if you are unsure if acupuncture can help your current situation. 

Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat Disorders

• Dizziness

• Earache

• Hay Fever

• Sinusitis

• Sore Throat

Circulatory Disorders

• Anemia

• Arteriosclerosis

• High Blood Pressure

Emotional and Psychological Disorders

• Anger / frustration

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Fear

• Grief

• Insomnia

• Loss

• Panic Attacks

• Stress

Gastrointestinal Disorders

• Abdominal Bloating

• Colitis

• Constipation

• Diarrhea

• Food Allergies

• Gastritis

• Hemorrhoids

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

• Spastic colon

• Ulcers

Gynecological / Genitourinary Disorders

• Chronic Bladder Infection

• Complications in Pregnancy

• Endometriosis

• Fibroids

• Impotence

• Infertility in Men and Women

• Irregular, Heavy or Painful Menstruation

• Kidney Stones

• Menopause

• Morning Sickness

• Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

• Sexual Dysfunction

Musculoskeletal & Neurological Disorders

• Arthritis

• Back Pain / muscle pain.

• Bell's Palsy

• Bursitis

• Cerebral Palsy

• Headaches and Migraines

• Muscle Spasms

• Neuralgia

• Sciatica

• Shingles

• Sprains

• Stroke

• Tendonitis

• Trigeminal Neuralgia

Addiction

• Alcohol addiction

• Drug addiction

• Food addiction

• Sexual addiction

• Tobacco addiction (quit smoking)

Respiratory Disorders

• Asthma

• Bronchitis

• Colds and Flu

• Covid

• Emphysema

Immune Disorders

• Candida

• Chronic Fatigue

• Epstein Barr Virus

• HIV and AIDS

• Hepatitis

• Lupus

• MS

Acupuncture Can Also Help With:

• Chemotherapy & Radiation Side Effects

• Diabetes management

• Dermatological Disorders

• Weight Control

This is perhaps the most common acupuncture related question. When patients try acupuncture for the first time, they are usually surprised by how much the needles DO NOT hurt.

In reality, the best answer is that ‘It depends’. The acupuncture needle (called a filiform) is as thin as a human hair and very unlikely to produce any pain (unlike a hypodermic needle that everyone automatically thinks of with the word ‘needle’). As a matter of fact, many acupuncture needles could be inserted into the middle of a hypodermic needle. However, every person is different and every point is different and it is possible for some slight discomfort.

Most patients report no discomfort or a slight discomfort at the time of insertion. Sometimes a point that is needled will be painless one time and have some discomfort the next time. Additionally, during treatment, the patient may experience some sensations of tingling, numbness, traveling warmth or heaviness. 

Most patients find the experience extremely relaxing and/or uplifting. In all instances, the discomfort is slight and fleeting and not something a potential patient should allow to stop them from receiving the amazing benefits acupuncture offers.

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Yes! Acupuncture, has been utilized for thousands of years across Asia. When performed by a licensed and well-trained practitioner it is very safe. 

As a matter of fact, it is one of the safest medical treatments available and utilized by over one-fourth of the world's population.

Your first visit will be much longer than what you might be used to in the western medical system and will require 120 to 150 minutes to complete. During your first visit, we take a complete and comprehensive medical history as well as an in-depth analysis of your current medical condition. This will include a physical exam as well as pulse taking.

After the medical history and current medical condition portion is completed, we will discuss the treatment plan and then move on to your first treatment. 

In Classical Five Element Acupuncture, your very first treatment with us always involves clearing of any energetic blocks (which on its own is a very effective treatment) and then we ground the work with a highly effective and personalized acupuncture treatment. If we are happy with how your body has responded to the treatment, this will end your first visit.

BTW, unlike most Acupuncturists that are not Classically trained, a Classical Five Element Acupuncturist (Worsley) only treats one patient at a time, spends the entire session with the patient and does not leave the needles in during treatment.

• Be sure to eat a light meal at least an hour or two before your appointment.

• Avoid caffeine at least 4 hours before your appointment.

• Wear loose and comfortable clothing.

• Do not wear any perfume, cologne or scented lotions the day of your appointment.

Classical Acupuncture addresses each person individually, thus the number of treatments needed varies greatly from person to person.  How many treatments you will need depends on the condition, how long you have had it, and how your body responds to acupuncture. Your lifestyle choices, stress, anxiety, activity level and etc. all factor into the speed at which your body will heal.

Typically, at first, patients will come once or twice a week and as the condition improves the time between treatments increases until the patient just comes in for maintenance around 4 times a year or if they notice a change in their health or have an emotional or physical trauma in their life. Acute conditions typically respond much quicker and chronic conditions can take much longer.

We typically don’t like to generalize as everyone is different, but we suggest you schedule at least six weekly treatments to start.  Over that time, we should be able to restore enough balance (homeostasis) to your body’s systems that you will notice the improvement to your health is holding from one treatment to the next.  In some cases, this may take less than six weeks, or in some cases longer.  As soon as your health is holding from one treatment to the next, we will extend the time between treatments and you no longer require visits (hopefully/ideally you will see us quarterly for life to maintain your health).

Commit to the agreed upon treatment plan. Acupuncture has a cumulative effect so consistent treatment is important, especially in the beginning.

Accept and implement the lifestyle changes suggested during treatment. Sometimes changes to your daily habits like eating, exercise, slowing down or sleep will be required to speed your return to health. 

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There are numerous benefits from TBM treatments. More than we can list here. The basic idea is that your body is like a biological computer that needs to be repaired in order to function correctly.  Once this biological computer is repaired the issues resolve. It’s surprisingly effective.

However, here are some examples of issues that can be corrected with TBM:  environmental / food / chemical sensitivities, arthritis, anxiety, any organ system dysfunction , back pain, bacterial infections, blood sugar imbalances, candida, colitis, Covid, chronic fatigue , colds and flu, emotional issues, fibromyalgia, hearing issues, high blood pressure, hormonal imbalances, hypertension, IBS, infertility, joint pain, kidney stones, knee pain, low blood pressure, memory loss, obesity, parasites, shoulder pain, sunburns, ulcers, viruses, vision issues, and so much more.

During a TBM session you will lie or sit on a massage table and I will muscle test to find out what is in need of balance in your body. I then utilize gentle tapping on the spine, mild pressure to the cranium and/or certain soft tissues to realign the energies of the organs and systems of the body. I then retest and continue the process until the body signals that it is finished for the day.

Lastly, I use special soft 'blocks' to help place your spine in alignment, muscle test for correct placement of the 'blocks' then let you lay in a relaxed state while the work that was done during the session is processed by your body and energetically programmed into your neural memory.

You want to be comfortable and relaxed, have eaten recently, wear comfortable clothing and be well hydrated. Please drink plenty of water before the session.

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Yes. 

A very simplified explanation of the science of ThetaHealing® is that it is applied Quantum Physics and Quantum Mechanics. Quantum Physics and Mechanics are currently at the cutting edge of science and are studied at universities such as MIT and Stanford.

• Uncovering and removal of self-sabotaging belief systems which are blocking you.

• Removal of negative or limiting subconscious programming.

• Downloading of new improved subconscious beliefs from the Creator.

• Relaxation (you are in a Theta brainwave state during the session).

• Renewed enthusiasm and better understanding of your life and of others’ lives.

• Experience positive emotional states, as well as a release of old blocked emotions.

• An improved sense of wellbeing and emotional balance.

• Increased vitality and a strengthened immune system.

• Opening of your intuitive centers.

• Improved manifestation abilities.

• Miraculous and instant energetic healings.

There is no 'right' answer to this question. It simply depends on your goals and how much time, energy and resources you are willing to commit to achieving your goals. Many patients receive treatments weekly, others monthly to 'keep on top of things' , others just have sessions when things come up their lives that need to be addressed and some use ThetaHealing® sessions to prepare for big life events. It really is up to you.

If this is your first session we will answer any questions you have. Then we will teach you about muscle testing and then calibrate your muscle testing. Which we use to validate the work that is performed during the session.

The process for the rest of the session is the same for new and returning patients. We will discuss what your goals are for the session and get to work right away. As the session progresses we will find and change deep core beliefs, perform energy healings on your body and whatever else your creator directs us to do in your highest and best interest. During the entire process, we always respect your free will and only change beliefs that you want to change.

After the session, you may feel tired and need to rest, you may cry, get angry,you may laugh or have any type of emotional release or have no emotional response at all. This is all normal and regardless of your repsonse, rest assured you are healing.

You want to be comfortable and relaxed, have eaten recently and be well hydrated. Please drink water before and during the session.

If we are doing a phone or Zoom session, please also find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed and can have privacy during the entire session.

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Yes. A very simplified explanation of the science of QE is that it is applied Quantum Physics and Quantum Mechanics. Quantum Physics and Mechanics are currently at the cutting edge of science and are studied at universities such as MIT and Stanford.

• Relaxation .

• Renewed enthusiasm and better understanding of your life and of others’ lives.

• Experience positive emotional states, as well as a release of old blocked emotions.

• An improved sense of wellbeing and emotional balance.

• Increased vitality and a strengthened immune system.

• Opening of your intuitive centers.

• Improved manifestation abilities.

• Miraculous and instant energetic healings.

There is no 'right' answer to this question. It simply depends on your goals and how much time, energy and resources you are willing to commit to achieving your goals. Many patients receive treatments weekly, others monthly to 'keep on top of things' , others just have sessions when things come up their lives that need to be addressed and some useQuantum Entrainment sessions to prepare for big life events. It really is up to you.

If this is your first session we will answer any questions you have. Then we will teach you about the process.

The process for the rest of the session is the same for new and returning patients. We will discuss what your goals are for the session and get to work right away. 

After the session, you may feel tired and need to rest, you may cry, get angry,you may laugh or have any type of emotional release or have no emotional response at all. This is all normal and regardless of your repsonse, rest assured you are healing.

You want to be comfortable and relaxed, have eaten recently and be well hydrated. Please drink water before the session.

If we are doing a phone or Zoom session, please also find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed and can have privacy during the entire session.

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Yes. 

There have been countless controlled studies over the years. One just needs to go to the NIH PubMed directory and search for Reiki to review the articles.

• Peace.
• Relaxation.
• Relieve pain and tension.
• Promote natural self-healing.
• Stimulate your body’s immune system.
• Unexpected miraculous and instant energetic healings.
• Promote tissue and bone healing after injury or surgery.
• An improved sense of wellbeing and emotional balance.
• Support the well-being of people receiving traditional medical treatments.
• Experience positive emotional states, as well as a release of old blocked emotions.

There is no 'right' answer to this question. It simply depends on your goals and how much time, energy and resources you are willing to commit to achieving your goals. Many clients receive treatments weekly, others monthly to 'keep on top of things' , others just have sessions when things come up their lives that need to be addressed. It really is up to you.

If this is your first session, we will answer any questions you have.

The process for the rest of the session is the same for new and returning patients: We will discuss what your goals are for the session and get to work right away.

After the session, you may feel tired and need to rest, you may cry, get angry,you may laugh or have any type of emotional release or have no emotional response at all. This is all normal and regardless of your repsonse, rest assured you are healing.

Not really. It's best to be comfortable and relaxed. 

If we are doing a remote phone or Zoom session, please also find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed and can have privacy during the entire session.

If its a 'time shifted' remote session, just be aware that after the session you may feel relaxed or even fall asleep so please be sure to be in a place where falling asleep is safe.

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Yes. Bill Bengston is a PhD level researcher. The applications of his techniques have been, and continue to be, tested under strict laboratory conditions in many independent labs and medical schools. Many peer-reviewed articles based on these evaluations have been published in professional biology and medical journals.

Clients can expect the unexpected. The method can not only heal illness, but it often leads to the successful manifesting of deeply held personal desires. As it is considered a sharing of unconscious information, the result will ultimately be up to your body and unconscious mind to decide. As part of your treatment, if desired, we will also teach you how to do this in case you want to work on others or increase the speed of your manifestations.

There is no 'right' answer to this question. It simply depends on your goals and how much time, energy and resources you are willing to commit to achieving your goals. Many clients receive treatments weekly, others monthly to 'keep on top of things' , others just have sessions when things come up their lives that need to be addressed. It really is up to you.

If this is your first session we will answer any questions you have and. if necessry, explain the process to you.

The process for the rest of the session is the same for new and returning patients. We will discuss what your goals are for the session and get to work right away.

The practitioner will be ‘image cycling’ in your presence and likely having a conversation about any random topic. The sessions are optimal and most effective when the treatment is pushed to the ‘back of the mind’ and focus is placed on other topics. 

Some people can feel this work like a tingling or hot sensation in their body and others feel nothing. 

Post session, you may feel tired or even exhausted or you may just feel the same as you arrived. Rest assured the healing is processing regardless of how you may feel.

Not really. It's best to be comfortable and relaxed. 

If we are doing a remote phone or Zoom or 'time-shifted' session, please also find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed and can have privacy during the entire session.

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