HOW DO I KNOW IF ACUPUNCTURE WILL HELP ME?

Acupuncture can help the body cure itself in most cases but not all.  Dr Magner will take a detailed history from you at your first visit—then he will use his knowledge of traditional medicine and acupuncture to make a determination.  If you can be helped by acupuncture, Dr Magner will suggest treatment.  If not, he will refer to the physician he believes will be most likely to help you.

DO YOU ACCEPT HEALTH INSURANCE FOR PAYMENT?

Insurance companies vary in their approval of acupuncture treatments.  Our office accepts payment by cash or check.   We then issue you a receipt which you may submit to your insurance company for the reimbursement permitted by your policy.

DOES ACUPUNCTURE HURT?

Not really. Most people barely notice the tiny needle enter the skin. Some people may feel a brief achy feeling for a few seconds when the needle is advanced a few mm. beneath the skin.

WILL THE NEEDLES MAKE ME BLEED?

The needles are very fine and are inserted just beneath the skin.  There is hardly ever bleeding and even when there is, it is just a drop or two after the needle is removed. It stops with brief, light pressure.

HOW LONG DOES THE TYPICAL TREATMENT TAKE?

Depending on the particular problem, how long its been there, the age and general health of the patient, treatments to relieve or resolve the problem can vary from several to as many as 15-20 spread over several months.

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?

Acupuncture is unique in that it is usually free of any side effects after treatment. The most common after-effect is a sense of relaxation or fatigue for a number of hours after treatment. For this reason, you will want to avoid alcohol or strenuous exercise on the day of your treatment.

For more detailed information on acupuncture and the treatment of specific conditions, please go to
Dr. Magner’s Publications