Serenity Carlyle L.Ac

No, acupuncture should not hurt. After insertion you may feel a sensation of warmth, heaviness, or tingling, but there should be no pain. Most people are amazed by how relaxed they feel during and after the treatment. This can only occur if the treatment is comfortable and gentle.

As long as it is performed by a licensed, competent practitioner, acupuncture is extremely safe. Acupuncturists are required to use sterile, disposable needles that are discarded after one use.

This depends on what you are coming in for and how long it has been going on. Every person gets an individualized treatment plan. Generally, acute conditions take less treatments than chronic conditions.

Acupuncture can help treat many maladies. If you don't see what you're looking for, call to see if Acupuncture is right for you! ​ Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat: Sinusitis Sore Throat Hay Fever Earache Ringing in the Ears Dizziness Poor Eyesight Circulatory Disorders: High Blood Pressure Angina Pectoris Arteriosclerosis Anemia Gastrointestinal Disorders: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Spastic colon Colitis Constipation Diarrhea Food Allergies Ulcers Gastritis Abdominal Bloating Hemorrhoids Gynecological / Genitourinary Disorders: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Irregular, Heavy or Painful Menstruation Endometriosis Menopause Fibroids Chronic Bladder Infection Complications in Pregnancy Morning Sickness Kidney Stones Impotence Infertility in Men and Women Sexual Dysfunction Immune Disorders: Candida Chronic Fatigue Fibromyalgia HIV and AIDS Epstein Barr Virus Allergies Lupus MS Hepatitis Addiction: Smoking Cessation Drugs Alcohol Emotional and Psychological Disorders: Anxiety Insomnia Depression Stress Musculoskeletal and Neurological Disorders: Arthritis Neuralgia Sciatica Back Pain Bursitis Tendonitis Stiff Neck Bell's Palsy Trigeminal Neuralgia Headaches and Migraines Stroke Cerebral Palsy Polio Sprains Muscle Spasms Shingles Respiratory Disorders: Asthma Emphysema Bronchitis Colds and Flus Acupuncture Also Treats: Chemotherapy/Radiation Side Effects Diabetes Dermatological Disorders Scars