New to acupuncture
Your body has been trying
to tell you something.
It starts as a whisper. Then it talks louder. Eventually it goes on strike. Most people arrive here somewhere in the middle of that — and what they want first isn't a treatment, it's to be understood.
What brings people to us
You probably didn't come here looking for acupuncture.
You came because something isn't right, and you'd like it to stop. These are the things people most often bring us.
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Headaches and migraines
Knowing by mid-morning what kind of day it's going to be.
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Stress, anxiety, and burnout
Running on adrenaline so long you've forgotten what rested feels like.
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Fatigue and low energy
Sleeping the hours and still waking up empty.
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Digestive issues
Planning meals around what your body will tolerate today.
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Fertility support
Starting a family is a dream.
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Women's health
The time of the month shouldn't be an event.
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Sports injuries and recovery
Wanting to train again without paying for it for three days.
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Chronic pain
Being told the scans look fine while you still hurt.
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Healthy aging, mobility, and wellness
Wanting the next twenty years to feel like the last twenty.
Not sure whether we're the right fit? That's what the first conversation is for — and if we can't help, we'll say so and point you somewhere that can.
How we work it out
Symptoms are the message. We're after the sender.
Your life story affects your body's health. Gradually it becomes more and more out of balance — until it starts talking to you loudly enough that you finally pay attention. Our job is to understand your particular story, and how it has shaped where you are now.
To do that we use both modern science and traditional diagnosis methods, including tongue and pulse diagnosis. You'll leave understanding why your body is talking to you, what's underneath the symptoms, and what we'd do about both.
Change begins with the very first treatment.
What makes this different
We'll tell you if we can't help.
Within your first two sessions we'll know whether we can help you reach your health goals through acupuncture. If we can't, we'll be glad to refer you to other care options.
We've been clinicians a long time. The point of this practice isn't to sell appointments — it's long-term health, which sometimes means sending someone somewhere else.
New patients
What happens after you book
Your first two visits are about understanding you. Within them, we’ll know whether we can help you reach your goals, and if acupuncture isn’t the right fit, we’ll tell you and help you find the care that is.
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Your consultation
30 minutes, from home
A virtual meeting by smartphone or computer. We talk through your health history, what you’re feeling, what you’ve already tried, and what you want to get back to.
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Your plan and first treatment
About 1½ hours, in our Framingham office
Within seven days of your consultation, so we can see how your body responds. Your practitioner walks you through your personalized treatment plan and gives your first acupuncture treatment.
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Follow-up visits
45 minutes
Your care continues through Relief, Restore and Resilience, at a pace that fits your goals.
Before your in-office visit
- Wear comfortable, loose clothing, with sleeves and pants that roll up easily.
- Arrive about 15 minutes early so you’re not rushed.
- Have a light meal beforehand and skip vigorous exercise.
- Please avoid make-up, perfume and cologne.
Before your first visit
The questions we hear most.
If yours isn't here, ask when you book — we'd rather you had a clear picture beforehand than wondered during it.
What actually happens in the first two sessions?
Why do the two sessions need to be within seven days?
What if acupuncture isn't the right answer for me?
Does acupuncture hurt?
How do you work out what's going on?
Will I be told to change my whole life?
Ready to feel better?
Ready to feel better?
Whether you're looking for relief today or a healthier tomorrow, we're here to help guide your journey.