What does Oriental Medicine treat?

I'm kind of nervous about acupuncture- does it hurt?

Would you speak to my  club/group about Oriental Medicine?

1. What are your office hours? Tuesday - Thursday, 10 am - 8 pm; Friday and Saturday, by appointment only.

2. What are your consultation fees? New Patient (Adult): $150.00;
New Patient (Pediatric): $100.00; Consultation $50.00; Follow-up Visits: $ 75.00
Herbs are an additional cost

3. Do you accept insurance? We require a time of service fee; if you insurance provider covers acupuncture please provide us with the necessary information and we will file for you. Contact our office (727 939-9413) for more information.

4. What if I have to miss an appointment? When you are unable to keep an appointment please give 24 hours notice if possible. If two appointments are missed without notice, a $75.00 fee will be charged.

5. How long do appointments last? Appointments last approximately 1.5 hours for the initial visit and 30-45 minutes for the follow-up visits.

6. What does Oriental Medicine treat? The 3000 year old art of Acupuncture is one of the oldest and most widely used forms of traditional medicine in the world. On November 5, 1997, the National Institute of Health (NIH) issued a panel consensus statement on Acupuncture. The conclusion was as follows: There is clear evidence that needle acupuncture treatments are effective for postoperative and chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting, nausea of pregnancy, and postoperative dental pain. The panel also concluded that there are a number of other pain-related conditions for which acupuncture may be effective as an adjunct therapy, an acceptable alternative, or as a part of a comprehensive treatment program. These conditions include but are not limited to addiction, stroke rehabilitation, headache, menstrual cramps, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia (general muscle pain), low back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and asthma.

Treatable Conditions Approved by The World Health Organization:

Sinusitis, Rhinitis, Common Cold, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis, Bronchial Asthma, Acute Conjunctivitis, Cataract, Myopia, Central Retinitis, Toothache, Pain after Tooth Extraction, Gingivitis, Pharyngitis, Periarthritis, Humeroscapularis, Tennis Elbow, Sciatica, Low Back Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Esophagus & Cardia Spasms, Hiccups, Gastroptosis, Gastritis, Gastric Hyperacidity, Chronic Pain, Duodenal Ulcer, Colitis, Bacterial Dysentery, Paralytic Ileus, Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Migraine, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Facial Paralysis, Paralysis, Paralysis after Apoplectic Fit, Peripheral Neuropathy, Paralysis caused by Poliomyelitis, Meniere’s syndrome, Neurogenic Bladder, Dysfunction, Nocturnal Enuresis, Intercostal Neuralgia

National Institutes of Health Acupuncture Consensus Statement
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine acupuncture FAQs

7. I'm kind of nervous about acupuncture-does it hurt? Acupuncture is not a painful process; very fine, thin, solid, stainless steel, gold, silver,copper or zinc needles (they are not hollow, and nothing is injected into the area, so there is no burning) are inserted at specific acupuncture points.   These points are not located on nerve pathways or in blood vessels, so very little sensation is felt upon insertion.  After the needle has been inserted, patients often report feelings of heaviness, tingling, mild numbness, or a sense of movement along the energy meridians in the area.  These sensations are perfectly normal, and are not considered painful in any way.  If you still have concerns please speak to us about the process, we will be more than willing to help alleviate your fears or concerns.

8. Would you speak to my  club/group about Oriental Medicine? Our goal is to serve as a resource center for your alternative healthcare needs. We offer lectures and classes pertaining to oriental medicine. If you have any requests, please allow us to assist you. We will gladly speak to your clubs or groups about the benefits of Oriental Medicine. Thank you for helping us spread the word about the benefits of this medicine.