What people ask first

Most people feel a brief pinch or a dull heaviness at a point, then relaxation. Some feel nothing. Tell us if anything feels sharp, and we adjust or stop.

Yes. We use sterile, single-use needles, opened in front of you and discarded after the visit.

It depends on how you respond and what you want from care. Your acupuncturist suggests a plan after the first visit, and you can change it at any time. Results vary.

We are out of network and don't bill plans. Some plans pay part of an acupuncture visit back to you when you send in our receipt; herbal formulas are usually not covered. Ask your plan, and see how fees work.

Many cards work for acupuncture. Ask your plan administrator before you book.

Wear loose clothing you can roll up, and eat something light beforehand.

A conversation, a look at your tongue and pulse, a first treatment and a plan, in about 75 minutes. You get any fees in writing before you leave.

Often yes, with some points and herbs left out. Tell us before your first visit and your acupuncturist explains what changes.

No. Tell your prescriber about everything you take, including any formula, and never stop or change a medicine because of a visit with us.

Some are, and some aren't. Bring us a list of everything you take, and Quang checks each herb against it before he writes a formula.

It doesn't replace your doctor's care and can't tell you what is causing a symptom. See a doctor first for chest pain, trouble breathing, sudden weakness or a symptom that keeps getting worse, and call 911 in an emergency.