Acupuncture
Ancient healing methods refined through decades of clinical practice.
A Gentle Path
to Healing
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine, sterile needles at specific points on the body to stimulate the body's natural healing response. Far from painful, our Japanese-style approach uses the finest needles available and gentle technique.
Chinese Medicine works by changing a pattern that's been established in your body. Your symptoms are signals that something needs attention. Through acupuncture, we remind your body that it has the resources and information to change the pattern causing problems.
Typically, patients come in for weekly treatments and we usually see significant changes within 6 visits. Our goal is not to have you come in every week forever — it's to work intensively together and get you back on track.
Two Proven Methods
Kiiko Matsumoto Method
A refined Japanese acupuncture style that emphasizes palpation diagnosis and precise, gentle needle placement. This method is known for being virtually pain-free while producing profound therapeutic effects. Dr. Matsumoto's system integrates classical Chinese medicine with modern anatomical understanding.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture
Our practitioners are also trained in classical Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture, which uses a comprehensive system of point theory and meridian pathways to restore balance and treat a wide range of conditions.
Does Acupuncture Hurt?
The Japanese acupuncture style we practice uses the finest needles available — much thinner than those used in conventional acupuncture. Most patients are surprised to find that they feel little to nothing during needle insertion.
You may feel a mild sensation of heaviness, warmth, or tingling at the needle site — this is called "de qi" and is a sign that the treatment is working. Many patients find the experience deeply relaxing and even fall asleep during treatment.
After your first visit, you may notice some relief for anywhere between 2 hours and 5 days. By your next appointment, the old pattern may return — this is normal. It takes time to change a pattern. After each visit, we want longer and longer periods of relief.