Welcome to Village Medicine
Balance & Self Healing
Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years, making it one of the oldest healing therapies still in use. Research supports the use of acupuncture to help with a wide list of conditions from autoimmune conditions, to mood disorders to chronic pain. Please see below for more info.
Acupuncture can support the body’s natural ability to find balance and heal itself. Research has shown that Acupuncture greatly influences the release of endogenous opioids such as dopamine and serotonin, it can attenuate adrenaline, and influence GABA levels. All of these effects can improve mood, sleep and general well being.
Village Medicine provides acupuncture for anyone looking to infuse their healing journey with research supported wisdom gathered and refined over millennia.
What We Treat
- Headaches
- Menopausal Changes
- Chronic Pain
- Allergies
- PMS
- IBS
- Mental Health
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Pregnancy Related Concerns
- Back Pain
- Digestive Complains
- Chronic Cough
- Smoking Cessation
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 single use stainless steel needles into specific points on your body, chosen to address your unique concerns. These key areas are selected based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine. An acupuncture session usually lasts 25 to 40 minutes. Most people find the session quite peaceful. You can expect noticeable improvements in symptoms within the first 1 to 6 treatments
Afterwards
For lasting relief, it’s important to schedule acupuncture treatments regularly, often weekly.
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 have a strong fear of needles
- Do let your practitioner know if you are pregnant, taking certain blood thinners, or have a bleeding disorder
- 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.
