Frequently Asked Questions
Image description: A person laying face down on a massage table with the acupuncturist standing at their side, placing needles in their lower back.
Some common questions and
WPCA’s answers:
Does it hurt?
Not usually at all. Most people feel relaxed or sleepy once the needles are in. Some folks feel a pinch on some points while others don’t feel a thing. We are all different but acupuncture needles are much the same: solid, flexible, and about as thin as two hairs together.
How does it work?
Good question. Technically we don’t have a final answer. Andy Wegman said it best – “Whether seen as a result of particular chemical/hormonal processes, movement of bio-electricity, vascular excitement, regulation of the central nervous system, connective tissue communication, ‘placebo’ effect, positive thinking, or the manifestation of qi, acupuncture works.”
How often do I have to come in?
Once a week is a good place to start and the minimum needed to get some momentum moving ahead with a health issue – more frequent visits are common for short periods of time if the problem is intense or severe. If you don’t come in often enough or for enough treatments, acupuncture may not work as well for you.
If you have more questions about acupuncture come on down to the clinic! Or you can go check out this free e-book by Andy Wegman called Why Did You Put That Needle There?
Do you accept insurance?
No. We try to keep our pricing close to the cost of a co-pay. We will provide you with receipts for any treatments you receive at WPCA. If you have an HSA or flexible health spending account this will pay for acupuncture.
Do you offer refunds?
Because pre-purchased treatments don’t ever expire we don’t generally offer refunds. Please only buy what you plan on using. We understand that times and things change, we all move sometimes, have buyers remorse etc. If you made your purchase within 3 months than yes we can give you a refund. If you made your purchase longer than 3 months ago please consider giving them to a friend, paying them forward to a stranger, or giving us a detailed understanding of what’s up. If you purchase online refunds are limited to 30 days after purchase.
Do you reuse needles?
No. We're really glad you asked that – we only needle with one-time use disposable needles. Once your treatment is finished we dispose of those needles used right away.
Common examples of things successfully treated with acupuncture:
| Abdominal pain | Gingivitis | Parkinson’s disease |
| Addiction control | Headaches | PMS |
| Anxiety | Hyperacidity | Poor vision |
| Arthritis | IBS | Postoperative pain |
| Athletic performance | Indigestion | Sinusitis |
| Back / neck pain | Infertility | Stress reduction |
| Blood pressure regulation | Insomnia | Stroke |
| Bronchitis | Menopausal symptoms | Tinnitus |
| Chronic fatigue | Migraines | Tonsillitis |
| Common Cold | Muscle cramps/pain | Toothache |
| Constipation | Nervousness | |
| Depression | Neurogenic bladder dysfunction | |
| Diarrhea | Numbness |
Our Hours
Appointments required