In plain words
What people come in for
People come for many reasons. This is what they tell us, not a list of what we promise to fix.
Sleep at odd hours
Trouble settling after a night shift, or after the day has run long.
Winding down after work
Sleeping at the wrong time of day
A mind that keeps running
Feeling wound up when the work is over.
Racing thoughts at the end of a shift
Feeling keyed up and tired at once
Feeling worn down
The low, flat feeling that long weeks leave behind.
Little energy for the people you love
No time that belongs to you
Aches from long shifts
What people mention when they are on their feet or in a driver's seat all day.
Tight shoulders and neck
A sore lower back
Caring for someone
Looking after a parent, a child or a neighbor takes a lot out of a person.
Carrying someone else's day
Rarely sitting down yourself
Everyday tension
Headaches and a tight jaw after a hard stretch.
A tight jaw
Tension in the head and shoulders
What acupuncture does not do
- 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 a therapist or other care you need.
- It is not a reason to change a medicine. Talk to your prescriber about that.
When to see someone else
Acupuncture can sit beside care from a doctor or a therapist, never in place of it. See a doctor first for sudden, severe pain, chest pain, trouble breathing, new weakness or numbness, or loss of bladder or bowel control. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), any time. In an emergency, call 911.
Not sure it is for you?
Call or write and ask. Hattie will tell you honestly whether it is worth a try.