What is it?
Acupuncture is a holistic medical practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body. Originating from traditional Chinese medicine, it aims to promote natural healing, reduce pain, and enhance overall well-being by balancing the body’s energy flow.
How treatment works:
Acupuncture works on the principle that inserting thin needles into specific points on the body helps unblock or regulate the flow of energy (qi). By restoring balance to the body’s energy, acupuncture promotes physical and mental well-being, reduces pain, and enhances the natural healing processes.
Acupuncture is effective for a wide variety of conditions including:
- Back pain and sciatica
- Osteoarthritis
- Joint pain
- Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic pain syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Perimenopause
- Back pain and sciatica
- Osteoarthritis
- Joint pain
- Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic pain syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Perimenopause
- Postoperative pain
- Cancer pain and nausea
- Headaches & migraines
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Seasonal Allergies
- Asthma
- Depression and Anxiety
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Infertility
- Menopause and
Operating Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- 30 Minute Mini: $50.00
- 1 Hour New Patient: $80.00
- 1 Hour Follow Up: $80.00
- 45 Minute New Patient Child: $65.00
- 45 Minute Follow Up Child: $45.00
Frequently asked questions
- Yes, even for children and pregnant women
- Relatively few complications from using acupuncture have been reported. However, complications have resulted from use of nonsterile needles and improper delivery of treatments.
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates acupuncture needles as medical devices and requires that they be sterile and labeled for single use only.
- Most states license acupuncturists, but the requirements for licensing vary from state to state. It is usually 3-4 years of schooling with national and state board exams.
It does not hurt but some people do feel sensations such as tingling or a mild achiness.
Make sure you have eaten within a few hours before your visit. (Not too full and not too hungry)
Some people get sleepy or tired. Some people feel energized. If you came in for pain reduction, you may feel relief right away, or in a day or two.
Generally, the longer you have had a condition, the more treatments it will take. It often can take 6-10 treatments to fully recover though some people respond much faster, or take longer.
Some conditions completely resolve after receiving acupuncture. Some conditions require additional sessions, or maintenance. It works in conjunction with your other medications and
treatments.
Katharine Stewart, L.Ac., is an out of network provider for acupuncture, so payment is due on the day of service. If requested, we will supply you an itemized receipt that you may submit to your insurance company for reimbursement if you have out of network acupuncture benefits.
Katharine Stewart, L.Ac., NCCAOM, a licensed acupuncturist since 1990.
She is s an experienced practitioner with over 30 years in private practice. As the Founder/Director of the Community Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic in Phoenix, AZ, and a Senior Faculty Member at Arizona’s first accredited acupuncture college, she brings a wealth of knowledge.
Recognized as “Best Acupuncturist” by the Santa Barbara Independent and honored with “Outstanding Faculty” at the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture, Katharine has made significant contributions to her field. With a specialization in pediatrics and family medicine, she addresses various conditions, including allergies, digestive issues, and pain management for all ages.
Katharine, a recent MN transplant, survived her first Minnesota winter. When not practicing acupuncture, she enjoys engaging in art classes at the White Bear Center for the Arts and kayaking on the lake.