Care
Acupuncture
Thin, single-use needles at a few points, then a rest on the table.
Elnora decides where the needles go after asking about your week and feeling your pulse. They are much finer than the needles used for injections, and most stay in for 20 to 30 minutes while you rest.
Who usually comes
People with tight shoulders from desk work or driving
People who want a quiet hour that is only theirs
People who like to know exactly what is being done
A visit
What a visit is like, in order
- 01
Step 1: We talk
About your week, your sleep and what feels tight.
- 02
Step 2: Needles are placed
A few thin needles go in at points on your arms, legs, back or ears.
- 03
Step 3: You rest
Twenty to thirty minutes under a blanket. Say so at once if anything is too much.
- 04
Step 4: Needles come out
Each one is removed and discarded in a sharps container, and we tell you what to expect afterward.
Good to know
Before and after
What you may feel afterward
Mild soreness, a small mark where a needle was, sleepiness or a feeling of lightness are common. Drink some water and take it easy for the rest of the day if you can.
Tell us first
Pregnancy, blood thinners or a bleeding disorder, a pacemaker (if we use electrical stimulation), lymph node removal on one side, and any fear of needles. Elnora adjusts the treatment or skips a point, and explains the risks before she starts.
How many visits
Elnora suggests how often to come as a starting point, and you review it together. It is a suggestion and not a promise, and results vary.
What it does not do, and when to see a doctor
It does not replace your doctor or your medicine. See a doctor first for sudden, severe pain, chest pain, new weakness or numbness, a high fever, or loss of bladder or bowel control. In an emergency, call 911.
Questions about acupuncture?
Ask before you book. We explain what each visit costs before it starts.