
Why Acupuncture?
Why should you choose acupuncture or Chinese medicine to help with your health issue? It's a good question and one that many in the US encounter when considering their healthcare options.
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Here are just a few reasons why acupuncture might be a good choice for you:
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You are in pain, either acute (less than 3 months) or chronic (3 months or longer).
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You've experienced a loss in range of motion around one or more joints, either with or without pain.
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You're trying to avoid surgery.
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You've had surgery to correct an issue and the procedure either didn't provide the expected pain relief or you're now dealing with new pain/range of motion loss post surgery.
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You've tried injections for pain relief and they either didn't work or didn't last very long.
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You're experiencing depression, anxiety or PTSD with or without physical pain.
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You have chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, neuralgia, complex regional pain syndrome or any other chronic condition that is represented by a collection of seemingly unrelated symptoms.
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You've been to several doctors or specialists and can't get a concrete/consistent diagnosis.
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You're in a very stressful situation or have a high degree of stress in your life.
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You're on chemotherapy and looking for something to help you with the pain, fatigue, nausea or loss of appetite.
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You're experiencing spasm or tremor (including restless legs at night).
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You've recently experienced a stroke and are trying to recover motor control.
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You're taking or have switched pharmaceuticals and are experiencing side-effects (pain, swelling, burning mouth/tongue, etc.).
Services and Fees
Session times are based on needle retention time. In other words, how long a patient is resting with needles in place. Session times are padded behind the scenes to handle the amount of time spent discussing and diagnosing the issue prior to treatment.
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The "standard" session length for most patients is 30 minutes. If you've never had acupuncture before, I suggest starting with a 15 minute treatment session.
Hours
Wednesday* 9 AM-6 PM
Thursday* 9 AM-6 PM
Friday* 9 AM-6 PM
Saturday* 9 AM-6 PM
*Walk-in patients are welcome to stop by any day of the week.
GET IN TOUCH
1011 E St Maartens Drive
Suite A
St. Joseph, MO 64506
Tel: 913-204-1228
Fax: 844-500-6604