Care
Acupuncture
Fine, single-use needles at a few points on the hands, feet, legs or ears, and then a long, quiet rest.
Acupuncture is a form of care from traditional Chinese medicine. Hattie asks about your week, your sleep and how you feel, then chooses a small number of points with you. The needles are thinner than a hair and many people feel only a quick pinch.
People usually come after long shifts, in the evening or early in the morning, and most come to rest as much as for anything else.
What a visit is like, in order
- 01
Step 1: We talk
About ten minutes on your week, your sleep and what you hope for.
- 02
Step 2: You settle in
A padded table, loose clothing rolled up at the sleeve or the leg, and a blanket if you like.
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Step 3: The needles
A few thin needles. You may feel a pinch or a dull ache. You rest for 25 to 35 minutes with the lamps low.
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Step 4: The plan
Hattie removes the needles and suggests what comes next. You decide.
Before and after
What you may feel afterward
Many people feel relaxed or sleepy. Mild soreness or light bruising at a point can happen. Drink water and take it easy for the rest of the day.
Tell us first
Pregnancy, blood thinners or a bleeding disorder, a pacemaker or other implanted device, lymph node removal and a fear of needles. Hattie adjusts, or suggests other care.
How many visits
Hattie suggests a plan, often a few visits close together and then fewer. It is her plan for you, never a promise, and you can change it.
What it does not do, and when to see a doctor instead
- It does not replace your doctor, your medicine or emergency care.
- It does not promise a result, and results vary from person to person.
- It does not stand in for therapy or other care you need.
See a doctor first for sudden, severe pain, chest pain, trouble breathing, new weakness or numbness, or loss of bladder or bowel control. In an emergency, call 911.
What will it cost?
Hattie gives you the fee before the first needle. Read how fees work, or call and ask.