Welcome to Village Medicine
Balance & Self Healing
Modern medicine didn’t discover health and wellbeing. Some trusted treatments have stood the test of time. Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years, making it one of the oldest healing therapies still in use.
The list of purported benefits is long, and so is the list of ailments it’s been used to treat. Is acupuncture a cure-all treatment? No, not exactly. Acupuncture is believed to support your body’s natural ability to find balance and heal itself.
Village Medicine provides acupuncture in Seattle for anyone looking to infuse their healing journey with wisdom gathered and refined over millennia.
What We Treat
- Headaches
- Chronic Pain
- Allergies
- PMS
- Mental Health
Why Try Acupuncture in Seattle?
Promotes Homeostasis
Acupuncture can help your body find its natural equilibrium and improve your overall sense of wellbeing.
Stimulates Self-Healing
When your body’s in tune, it works like it’s supposed to. Acupuncture can empower your body to heal itself.
Balances Energy
Sometimes we feel off in ways that are hard to explain. When your energy is balanced, every day is fuller and brighter.
What to Expect
The Treatment Process
Preparation
First and foremost, relax. Our fully-certified providers know what they’re doing and can fine tune the treatment to support your needs and goals.
Treatment
Your provider will gently insert tiny needles into key areas that are believed to stimulate the body to release chemicals and hormones into the muscles, spinal cord and brain. It might also help activate your immune system. An acupuncture session usually lasts 25 to 40 minutes.
Afterwards
For lasting relief, it’s important to schedule acupuncture treatments regularly, ideally every 3 to 4 days. It’s also a good idea to avoid alcohol, caffeine, junk food, and smoking.
Pre-Treatment
Pre-Care Instructions
Prior to getting acupuncture Seattle, Village Medicine recommends:
- Making sure your provider is up to date on your medical history (including prescribed medications)
- Avoiding alcohol and caffeine on treatment day
- Drinking plenty of water
- Eating a light mean or a snack just before your appointment
Post-Treatment
Post-Care Instructions
Following acupuncture in Seattle, Village Medicine recommends:
- Scheduling regular appointments
- Staying hydrated
- Giving yourself time to rest, if you can
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is acupuncture painful?
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Hair-thin needles are used to keep any pain to a minimum. Most of our patients report feeling little to no pain when the needles are inserted into the skin and when they are removed.
- Who can benefit from acupuncture?
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Almost anyone can benefit from acupuncture, but you might not be a good candidate if:
- You’re taking certain blood thinners
- You have any bleeding disorders
- You’re currently pregnant
- What treatments go well with acupuncture?
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You provider at Village Medicine might incorporate any number of treatments into your treatment plan, but acupuncture is often combined with massage and energy medicine.
Get Started
Tell us more about you and your needs using our Treatment Planning Tool.
Select your concerns, and we’ll provide custom treatment recommendations for your unique needs.
