Acupuncture

All the needles used are sterile, single-use needles so there is no need to worry about contamination. Because the needles are so small the insertion sites close almost immediately after a needle is removed, so you will not require a band-aid like after a shot. Acupuncturists are trained under hundreds of hours of guidance to be aware of where major nerves are present and how to needle in order to avoid puncturing internal organs. Please note that receiving a needle therapy from someone who does not have this kind of training can result in pneumothorax (collapsed lung) or other painful conditions. Safety and your health is our first concern at this clinic. Acupuncture is so safe it is consistently being recommended by physicians around the US for pain relief and as an invaluable tool as a non-pharmacologic and non-addictive solution to the opioid crisis.

Most acupuncture points are not felt as the needle is so fine and insertion is so quick. On the bonier regions of the body it can feel like a bug bite in the area of insertion, but will quickly dissipate. No needle will be left in if there is discomfort. The experience is supposed to be comfortable and relaxing. Occasionally if trigger point therapy is used the jump in the muscle fiber can be uncomfortable or cause soreness after the treatment. Because this type of needling is more invasive we reserve it as our last line of treatment as it can be beneficial in some situations.

The wonderful thing about our clinic is we can treat most conditions simply using the regions from the elbow to hand and knee to foot, meaning you just have to wear clothing that can be rolled up to the knees and elbows. This allows a comfortable environment where no one has to get undressed and a patient can rest comfortably face up on a table so they do not feel claustrophobic. Certain conditions we may add points on the head, ear, or abdomen, but again no disrobing will be required. We prefer a patient coming in with an active pain complaint so that we can assess and treat same day. We want every patient to feel an immediate reduction of pain on the table and when they walk out. Every body is different in its response to acupuncture. However, we consider first treatment successful if relief lasts a few hours to a few days. As a patient continues with follow-up visits the relief should last longer and longer until the body has fully corrected itself.

Due to our experience and technique we charge $110 per session of acupuncture. At our clinic we have experience treating so many different conditions we will come up with a plan specially customized to your needs so you can benefit from a bulk discount. Acupuncture is unfortunately not a mandated covered procedure in Michigan, please contact your insurer to see if they offer coverage. If yes, we will offer you a detailed billing statement to submit for reimburse-ment. We do accept all HSA & FSAs.

In our experience, 90% of patients receive improvement from acupuncture in their first visits. However, we also know there are cases where acupuncture will not be effective. Patients with MS and other central nervous system disorders can benefit from acupuncture in the early stages of the disease, however, since acupuncture relies on the nervous system to have an effect, those with progressed symptoms may unfortunately get no relief. Having worked with several MS patients this is a field of medicine Jason is very passionate about, but knows the limits in treatment. The best way to know for sure if you can benefit from acupuncture is to schedule a consultation so we can make an assessment and set you up with a trial series of visits.

Just like in Western Medicine, it’s best to get a second opinion. We often hear from our patients that we do things a little differently and that they’ve never experienced relief so quickly from any type of treatment. Jason has gone around the world to search out the best techniques to use in our clinic so patients never leave wondering “did this really work?” A complete understanding of how acupuncture works is also necessary to be successful. At Garuda Health acupuncture is explained in scientific and western terminology our patients understand. Because of Jason’s background in Chinese & Japanese languages he is able to translate this medicine in a way everyone can access. Furthermore, because of his extensive experience in a clinical setting having over 10,000 patient visits he knows what to expect and will never continue treatment in a person where he is nothaving an effect.

The first written history of acupuncture comes from China over 2000 years ago. These first texts are the first account on diagnosis and when/where to prick various points around the body to treat various ailments. During China’s Imperial history acupuncture became a prominent part of medical practice that was continually written about and debated for its best usage. Even during the rise of Mao and the Communists in China, acupuncture was still seen as valuable and became standardized into the new modern hospitals. The practice of acupuncture has spread across the world throughout the 20th Century, with President Nixon’s visit to China as a major point of interest for Americans. Since that time clinics and schools have opened up across the USA and have become part of everyday medical care in some states. Acupuncture is recognized as a valuable treatment for pain and various conditions by the NIH and WHO while continuing to perform well under many studies and clinical trials.