SERVICES: Acupuncture
ACUPUNCTURE | ALLERGIES | FACIAL/SKIN | FERTILITY | PAIN
| We are thrilled to add acupuncture to our list of services now available at our studios in Arlington, VA. Come check it out and find out what acupuncture can do for you!
Note: Our facilities are conveniently located across the street from Alexandria, VA What is Acupuncture? How does it Work? How does the Practitioner know where to insert the Needles? Part of what makes acupuncture so powerful is that it is very holistic in its focus. In other words, Acupuncturists understand that symptoms are indicators of underlying causes. A skilled practitioner spends a great deal of time gathering as much information about you as possible in order to form a true picture of what systems of the body need to be supported in order to facilitate healing. Sometimes symptoms can help the acupuncturist discover and treat an underlying problem you were not even aware of. |
 
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Another way acupuncturists know where to put the needles is because part of their training is to develop a highly skilled sense of touch similar to that of a blind person - think of placing a hair between two pieces of paper and trying to locate it simply by touch. By using touch acupuncturists can pick up clues on the skin, and in your pulse, that most people would completely miss. These clues help them locate blockages and begin the healing process.
Is it Painful?
Rarely! Because the needles are so small, the vast majority of the time you don't even know they are there. It is not uncommon to feel a slight prick upon insertion or removal of a given needle but the sensation is generally not very intense and usually doesn't last more than a few seconds. You may be surprised to learn that an acupuncture treatment is actually quite relaxing and many people find it easy to take a nap during their treatments.
Who can Benefit from Acupuncture?
Anyone! Whether for stress management, dealing with pain, aching joints, allergies, digestive or skin disorders, infertility or a host of other ailments, acupuncture can be a great benefit to anyone.
What can I expect on my first visit?
The first visit is usually a lengthy one. Because our acupuncturist is so thorough, the initial visit can take up to two hours for her to get to know you. (When was the last time a doctor spent that much time seeking to understand you?) Part of the initial visit will also include an acupuncture treatment. To help save time we suggest filling out your consultation paperwork before hand.
How many treatments are necessary?
That depends greatly on what you have come in for, how long it has been a problem, and how diligent you are with reducing the source of the stress and practicing other health measures on your own. Typically you will begin to feel a difference after your first 2-3 treatments. Six treatments is a common minimum for most people, but many people require more than six visits. After you have made some progress, and if it is within your means, a once or twice a month (or more) maintenance approach to treatment is a wonderful investment in your health to help keep problems from resurfacing. Usually your body will tell you when you are due for another treatment and we are all about teaching you how to listen to your body.
Get to Know Our Licensed Acupuncturist
Theresa L. Spradlin M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM) is a Licensed Acupuncturist who has over 30 years experience in biomedical science and health communications. Prior to receiving her Master's Degree in Acupuncture from Tai Sophia Institute, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a Dietetics dual major. Theresa's dedicated career has taken her into various clinical arenas of nearly every medical specialty. Her extensive background includes working as a post-surgical nurse. Though uniquely holistic, Theresa's approach to acupuncture has a strong scientific emphasis. As a medical professional, she possesses an understanding of the myriad processes that contribute to illness in the human body as well as what is required to maintain wellness. This understanding enables her to create a personalized treatment plan that is specific for each individual.
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Acupuncture Pricing
| 15 minute "Is acupuncture right for me?" Q&A | FREE |
| Initial Visit | $120 |
| Each Additional Treatment | $85 |
| Package of 10 Treatments | $80/per treatment |
New Patient? Ask about our Introductory Package after your first visit!
Disclaimer: As with any health measure, medical or otherwise, there can be no guarantee that acupuncture will be the "missing link" that makes pregnancy happen, pain disappear, allergies subside, or any other sought after health benefit, possible. Acupuncture is not a substitute for medical care and while it has been and remains highly effective there is no one modality that works perfectly on everyone. The suggestions listed above are based on years of experience discovering the regularity with which the acupuncture treatments have been found to make the most difference for people. Because each person is unique, not everyone will respond the same way to treatment and the longer a person has had a given health condition the longer it generally takes to see improvement. As with any health measure, to see the benefit of it, a "quick-fix" mentality will not set a person up for success. Changing one's health does not happen overnight. For this reason we obviously recommend sticking with the treatment protocol mentioned above, yet for any packages of treatments purchased we can offer a refund for any remaining treatments not used if you have tried the program and feel your treatments are not as effective as desired. Note: the refund will be minus the difference paid for a package of treatment vs. the cost of pay-as-you-go treatments.
