What is Community Style Acupuncture?

WHA offers community acupuncture on a sliding scale. This is how acupuncture is practiced traditionally in Asia with several patients resting together at the same time. We feel in this way we are able to reach more people and also people can afford a full course of treatment. Our scale is $15-40 and the patient determines what they will choose to pay based on how often they need to come in and what works for their budget.

The purpose of our sliding scale is so that you can come in often enough to really get better and stay better! We understand that everyone’s situation is different, and our primary goal is to make acupuncture available to you. Acupuncture usually requires a commitment; our sliding scale is offered so that you can make that commitment more easily. It makes no difference to us what you pay on our scale we want you to be able to come in often enough to get better.

Why Did You Put That Needle There? 
By Andy Wegman

If you have questions about acupuncture or what it's like to get treated (and many people do), consider downloading a free copy of the book Why Did You Put That Needle There? by Andy Wegman of Manchester Acupuncture Studio. For a printed version, right-click on the image below and select "Save As" to save it to your computer.

Bound, soft-cover versions of the book (perfect for giving to friends, relatives and co-workers who are intrigued but unsure about acupuncture) are available at our clinic, dozens of other Community Acupuncture clinics around the country or via Amazon.com.

What does Acupuncture treat?

Addictions	Depression	Heartburn	Neuropathy
Allergies	Diabetes	Hot Flashes	Painful Periods
Anxiety	Dizziness	Improved Memory	PMS
Arthritis	Emphysema	Insomnia	Rheumatoid Arthritis
Asthma	Epilepsy	Irregular periods	Sciatica
Cancer	Facial Paralysis	Irritable Bowel Syndrome	Sinus Issues
Candida	Fertility	Labor Induction/Delivery	Stress
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome	Fibromyalgia	Low Back Pain	Stroke
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	Frozen Shoulder	Migraines	Tennis/Golf Elbow
Constipation	Headaches	Night Sweats	Weight Control

 
For a complete list of what acupuncture can help with click here.

How long do I have to see an Acupuncturist for?

Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used systems of healing in the world. It is simple, safe, and sustainable. 

Acupuncture works.

Research in the United States (as well as thousands of years of tradition in Asia) has shown that acupuncture is most effective when it is done frequently and regularly. Once a week is usually the minimum required to make progress on any kind of health problem.

Acupuncture does not need to be expensive to be effective.

* Acupuncture is a process. Every now and then, acupuncture will act like a “miracle cure,” and a person will have all of their symptoms disappear after only one treatment- but that is a rare event. Acupuncture works by stimulating the body’s own self healing mechanisms; it is gentle and safe and usually gradual. Almost everyone who gets acupuncture will need a series of treatments to get good results, which is one big reason we have a sliding scale. If you don’t come in often enough or long enough acupuncture probably won’t work for you. Your acupuncturist will suggest a treatment plan for you on your first visit.

How does acupuncture work?

There are many theories about how acupuncture helps. One chief view is that acupuncture brings your body into balance so that it can heal itself. This is one reason why people report many benefits besides the relief of their initial complaint. Additionally, acupuncture is a preventative medicine; when the patient comes consistently, future health problems are thwarted.

 How will I know if Acupuncture is working?

You’ll know that your treatments are working because your you will see many improvements in areas such as: digestion, sleep, energy, mood, immunity, bath room habits, menstrual cycles, etc.

Also you can expect to notice changes in frequency, duration, and intensity of your main complaint. When frequency becomes less duration shorter, and reduction in intensity you’ll know its working.

Develop and Enjoy a Healthy Habit!

Ø      acupuncture treatments help most when used consistently

Ø      one treatment per week or more is most effective from our collective clinical experience

Ø      keep it simple: make acupuncture part of your weekly health routine!  

What is Herbal Medicine?

An herbal formula may be recommended to you by your Acupuncturist to enhance your acupuncture treatments between sessions. Acupuncture is sometimes seen as the quick fix while herbs will produce the lasting effects. Herbs both enhance and contribute to the success of acupuncture treatments no matter what health goals are being worked on. Just like Acupuncture balance is the intention of Herbal Medicine.

An herbal formula is comprised of several herbs. Together these herbs work to bring the body back into balance. An herbal formula is designed or modified to fit the needs of an individual.

Herbs can be taken in the form of tea pills, tinctures or teas.

Will I become dependant on Acupuncture to assist in my health problems?

Acupuncture looks to treat the root cause of your problem not just a symptom. In this way, the problem can be addressed at the source. The body prefers to function optimally; acupuncture creates the space for the body to realign with its natural state.

Sometimes because of stress, lifestyle etc the body may slip back into bad habits. It is best to do treatments on first feeling of any imbalance, or just feeling “off”. You’ll know its time for a tune up when you notice negative changes in digestion, sleep, energy, mood, immunity, etc.

It’s easier to balance the body with less sessions when we don’t wait for the problem to become serious, much the same way as you would change the oil in your car to prevent a major problem with your transmission.