Kate Walshe
Blueberry Gardens
237 Ashton Road
Ashton, Maryland 20861
301-706-6556
Does acupuncture work?
Yes. The World Health Organization endorsed the use of acupuncture for
a variety of ailments including, insomnia, digestive disorders,
depression, and headache. The 1997 NIH consensus statement confirms
the effectiveness of acupuncture. A study of acupuncture patients
reported by Claire Cassidy Ph.D. found that 91.5% of patients said they
received relief from a specific symptom or complaint.
Is acupuncture expensive?
No. Acupuncture is a low cost form of treatment and acupuncture
patients usually visit doctors offices less and require fewer
prescription medicines.
Does insurance cover acupuncture?
More and more insurance companies include coverage for acupuncture in
their policies. Call your Human Resources department or check with
your insurence company provider to find out if your policy includes
benefits for acupuncture treatment.
Does it hurt?
The needles used for acupuncture treatment are solid, sterile,and
superfine(about the width of two human hairs). Patients report little
or no discomfort.
Is acupuncture safe?
Yes. I use only sterile, individually packaged, single use needles.
The needles are inserted just below the skin surface. There are
virtually no harmful side effects from acupuncture treatment. As
treatment progresses patients sometime experience a mild version of an
old symptom. This experience may last up to 72 hours after treatment
and is a sign that the body is doing deep healing work.
How many needles are used for treatment?
I follow the law of least action. Treatments are designed to deliver
clear and simple messages to initiate the desired effect. As few as
two and as many as twenty needles may be used during a treatment.
If I am basically well can I still benefit from acupuncture treatment?
Yes. In fact using acupuncture as preventative care is very effective.
Patients receiving acupuncture usually report that they are sick less
often, and require fewer visits to their MD. Patients also report
having more energy, experiencing a deep sense of relaxation, and
enjoying richer more harmonious relationships.
Tell me more about moxa.
Moxa is derived from the herbal plant called Artemisia vulgaris
latiflora(mugwort). It is not injected or introduced below the skin
during an acupuncture treatment. Moxa may be used to aply heat to
specific acupuncture points or to more generalized areas such as the
abdomen or low back. Patients usually enjoy the gentle warmth produced
by moxa.
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