FAQs

  • No. Acupuncture should not hurt but it may induce a sensation of warmth, cooling, travel to another part of the body or a deep dull sensation. You may be sore after the treatment if trigger points, cupping or gua sha are used. I will speak with you and if there is any sensation you do not like, you do not have to “deal with it.” The needle will be removed immediately if you feel something you don’t like.

  • This depends on the condition we are treating. In general I recommend at least 6 weeks of visits, there will be a change in the condition usually after visit 3, but somethings take longer. It is a good idea to commit to a minimum of 6 visits.

  • The initial appointment is 90 minutes to go over previous health history and do a comprehensive exam. The following appointments are 45-60 minutes.

  • Anything. It’s an ancient system that has been used to treat viral, bacterial, autoimmune, musculoskeletal disorders. If you are concerned acupuncture may not work for you I highly recommend the free initial consult.

  • Make sure you have eaten prior to the appointment. Acupuncture treatments need the body to be fueled before the appointment to move qi. Wear loose clothing that is comfortable to you.

  • It is not recommended that an intense workout be done after any treatment.

Privacy Policy

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued the HIPAA Privacy Rule to implement the requirements of HIPAA. The HIPAA Security Rule protects a subset of information covered by the Privacy Rule.

The Privacy Rule standards address the use and disclosure of individuals’ health information (known as protected health information or PHI) by entities subject to the Privacy Rule. These individuals and organizations are called “covered entities.”

The Privacy Rule also contains standards for individuals’ rights to understand and control how their health information is used. A major goal of the Privacy Rule is to make sure that individuals’ health information is properly protected while allowing the flow of health information needed to provide and promote high-quality healthcare, and to protect the public’s health and well-being. The Privacy Rule permits important uses of information while protecting the privacy of people who seek care and healing.

Dani Acupuncture follows the HIPPA guidelines. Your information is private, safe and secure.