Know what to expect before you arrive.

Your first visit includes a detailed conversation about your concerns and goals, a focused assessment, and an initial acupuncture treatment when appropriate. We will explain what we are working on, answer questions, and discuss a reasonable starting plan.

Most people describe acupuncture as gentle. You may notice a brief pinch, heaviness, warmth, tingling, or a dull sensation. Comfort matters, and the treatment can be adjusted or stopped at any time.

It depends on the nature and duration of your concern, your goals, and how your body responds. Longer-standing or complex concerns often benefit from a series of visits. We will discuss a realistic starting plan after your assessment rather than promise a fixed number.

Acupuncture may be used as supportive care during fertility treatment for wellbeing, stress, sleep, and treatment-related symptoms. Timing is individualized around your fertility team’s plan. It does not replace care from your reproductive endocrinologist or guarantee a pregnancy outcome.

Current evidence does not consistently show that acupuncture around embryo transfer improves live-birth rates. Many patients still seek supportive care for stress, sleep, comfort, and the experience of treatment. We describe the evidence honestly and coordinate timing with your fertility team.

We commonly support TMJ/TMD-related pain, jaw muscle tension, clenching patterns, neck tension associated with facial symptoms, headache patterns, and persistent orofacial pain. New, severe, or unexplained symptoms may require medical or dental evaluation first.

Some people seek care for bloating, constipation, irregular digestion, or stress-sensitive digestive symptoms. We will ask about duration, red flags, medications, and prior evaluation. Acupuncture and herbs should not delay medical assessment for bleeding, unexplained weight loss, severe pain, fever, persistent vomiting, or a sudden change in bowel habits.

Herbs can have side effects, vary in quality, and interact with medications. Tell us about pregnancy, fertility treatment, planned procedures, allergies, and every medication or supplement before using an herbal product. Do not stop prescribed medicine without speaking with the prescribing clinician.

Eat a light meal within a few hours of your appointment, stay hydrated, and wear comfortable clothing that allows access to the arms and lower legs. Bring a medication and supplement list and any relevant fertility, medical, or dental information.

Springwell currently presents self-pay pricing. Upon request, we can provide a detailed superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan, so contact your insurer before the visit to confirm acupuncture benefits and claim requirements.

Acupuncture is generally considered safe when performed by a qualified licensed practitioner using sterile, single-use needles. Please tell us about pregnancy, medications, bleeding disorders, implanted devices, infection, recent surgery, or other relevant health concerns so care can be planned appropriately.

Acupuncture is not emergency care. Call 911 or seek immediate medical attention for chest pain, trouble breathing, sudden weakness or confusion, severe allergic reaction, uncontrolled bleeding, a sudden severe headache, or any symptom that feels life-threatening.