What can it do for me?
Acupuncture is very holistic, counts many healing benefits and is very appropriate for sport injuries, as well as relaxation, stress relief, headaches and migraines, women’s health (fertility, obstetrics, and gynaecology), common colds, back and neck pain among many other health issues. See also “what it can treat”.

Does it have any side effects or is it contraindicated for some conditions?
Acupuncture is in general very beneficial, but rules of special care apply to small children, elderly and pregnant women. Generally there is no limit of age or condition to an acupuncture treatment, but small children and babies might be treated by acupressure or acupuncture laser stimulation. This is a safe treatment involving the insertion of tiny sterile (and disposable) needles through the skin, which can produce a mild but temporary discomfort (usually achiness or soreness) at the acupuncture site. It can occasionally cause slight bleeding, and will rarely leave a bruise (not painful). Other possible risks from acupuncture include dizziness and fainting.
Please advise the practitioner if you are pregnant, have a pacemaker, hepatitis, AIDS or any other infectious conditions.

How many visits do I need?
This really depends on the condition you are presenting with and what you would like to gain from acupuncture therapy. Some acute conditions can be healed after only one visit, while a supportive pregnancy treatment will guide you through pregnancy and even beyond if you wish so.

How long will one treatment take?
See “Consultation and Cost”