Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese medicine has been practiced for more than 2,500 years and includes Acupuncture, moxibustion (which is a type of heat therapy using the mugwort plant), and Chinese herbal medicine. It is a system of medicine that categorizes symptom and body patterns into individual-centered diagnoses with corresponding treatment plans. It has gained worldwide acceptance and recognition as effective medical treatment.

Acupuncture uses very thin, stainless-steel needles to regulate the qi (energy) of the body. By redirecting or enhancing qi flow, the practitioner can relieve symptoms, decrease pain and inflammation, increase blood flow, and promote relaxation.

An acupuncture visit at East West includes a brief intake, followed by the acupuncture treatment. Electrostimulation can be used when appropriate. Patients generally rest on the table with needles inserted for roughly 30 minutes. Treatments may include a few minutes of moxibustion, cupping and/or massage at the end of the session, depending on the condition being treated.

Acupuncture visits are treatment-focused, and the majority of the time will be spent on the table receiving the treatment. Generally only 10-15 minutes are spent in the intake for these visits. If you are having more complex medical issues, we recommend scheduling a more thorough naturopathic medical visit to discuss your health concerns in more depth prior to scheduling acupuncture.

Chinese herbs may be recommended for certain conditions as part of an acupuncture visit, or as part of a naturopathic medical visit if your provider is a dually-licensed ND and acupuncturist. The cost of any herbs recommended is separate from the cost of the office visit.

Acupuncture visits are $150 for the initial visit and $120 for follow up visits. 

Please see Fees & Insurance Information for more details.