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1. Does it hurt?
2. Does it work?
3. How long does it take?
4. Where do you put the needles?
5. How big are the needles?
6. Does acupuncture treat “X”?
7. How do I make an appointment?

1. Does it hurt?
When the needle is inserted, the patient may feel nothing or a sensation akin to a minor insect bite. Any pain usually subsides within a few seconds after insertion. The sensation after the needles are inserted varies widely from no feeling at all to mild aching or more intense feelings. More About Acupuncture

2. Does it work?
Acupuncture treatment works for both specific symptoms and has an overall effect, often making patients feel better after treatment. Acupuncture has been an effective treatment for a wide variety of conditions both acute and chronic, mental and physical. More About Acupuncture

3. How long does it take?
The number of visits depends on the condition. Patients typically start with weekly sessions for 6-12 weeks, or until symptoms are no longer improving. Individual sessions last about 30 minutes. Gradually, patients will reduce the frequency of their visits, with the ultimate goal of no longer needing acupuncture.

4. Where do you put the needles?
Acupuncture treatment is carried out by inserting fine needles into various points on the body. The points depend on the symptoms or illness being treated. More About Acupuncture

5. How big are the needles?
The needles are very, very small. They are about the thickness of a few human hairs. The length of the needle and how far it is inserted will vary depending on the point chosen by the doctor.

6. Does acupuncture treat “X”?
Acupuncture has been effective in curing various diseases, some of which are resistant to conventional methods of treatment. In the U.S., acupuncture is most commonly associated with treating pain (it is even used as an anesthetic agent for some surgical procedures). But acupuncture can be an effective treatment for a wide variety of conditions both acute and chronic, mental and physical.

7. How do I make an appointment?
You can request an appointment by calling (503) 977-0500 or by e-mail receptionist@drsamantha.com. New patients should complete the new patient forms and bring them to your first appointment. Go To Patients Section