How Many Treatments Are Necessary?

Each patient is unique. Some patients will respond to acupuncture more quickly than others. It is not uncommon for patients to experience significant effectiveness after one or two treatments. Six to fifteen treatments within a three to five week period is a normal course of treatment, and then the case is evaluated. Sometimes periodic maintenance treatments are recommended.

Many athletes have discovered that acupuncture treatment helps them to achieve optimum performance levels. Recently, acupuncture detoxification treatments have been recognized as a valid form of therapy for chemical dependency problems.

Throughout its long history, acupuncture has established a solid reputation as a system of health care that works.