What is TCM?    

• Traditional Chinese Medicine.

What is included in a Treatment?    

• A review of your medical history, your current health, a TCM diagnosis, the insertion of needles into acupoints, and other modalities as may be appropriate. Please refer to Treatments.

Does it hurt?    

• You may experience a slight "pinch" when the needle is inserted, but usually it is very subtle, then it settles into a sensation of fullness around the point.  After a few moments, you will probably forget where the needles were inserted.  Patients are relieved when they find that treatments are actually very relaxing.

What should I wear?    

• Wear comfortable clothes, such as shorts or sweats.  Please do not wear perfumes or colognes.

How long is an appointment?

• Your first appointment will take about an hour and a half.  This includes going over your medical history, your chief reasons for seeking acupuncture, a TCM diagnosis, and your actual treatment.  After that, your treatments will be 45 minutes to one hour.  The needles are actually in place about 20-30 minutes.

When will I see results?    

• Results vary from patient to patient.  Some experience results almost immediately.  Others take a few treatments.  A lot depends on your individual medical history.   I believe that you should feel some changes within the first 3-5 treatments. 

How long will I need treatments?    

• That depends on what we are treating, and how long you have experienced the associated signs and symptoms.  Chronic pain, for example, takes longer to treat than acute pain.

What is the history of acupuncture?    

• Acupuncture dates back several thousand years.  Western medicine is actually in it's infancy when compared with the years of TCM.

Who can I contact to attest to the success of your treatments?    

• Please refer to comments.

Where are you located?

• Please refer to the directions page on this website or contact us at (661)-245-3456

How much do you charge? 

• Code 4 Acupuncture fees are fair and competitive.  We will discuss the charges when you call or email to set up an appointment. Yes, we do accept most insurance companies.