What does LAC mean in OCCUPATION & POSITIONS

An Licensed Acupuncturist is a certified healthcare professional who specializes in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including acupuncture, moxibustion, and various other treatments. These treatments are intended to promote health and wellness by stimulating the body's own healing processes.

Acupuncture can be experienced differently for everyone, but most patients experience minimal discomfort. Generally speaking, any sensations felt during the procedure can vary from a dull ache to a quick jolt of energy. However, many people find the experience to be relaxing and even sometimes pleasurable.

Treatments usually last between 30 minutes and an hour, although timing can vary depending on the patient's individual needs. Each acupuncture session includes consultation time with your acupuncturist as well as needling and other related procedures that may be part of your plan of care.

While both modalities are based on the same principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is some debate around which offers more effective results. However, each modality has its challenges and benefits for different types of conditions. In general, when it comes to pain relief specifically, studies have shown that both provide promising results in terms of effectiveness.

People with a fever or infection should wait until their condition improves before getting acupuncture treatment. Additionally, people with bleeding disorders or taking blood thinners should consult their doctor prior to receiving acupuncture as it can increase risk of bleeding or bruising at the needle insertion site(s). Women who are pregnant should also consult their physician before seeking acupuncture therapy due to potential risks associated with certain points that may be used during this stage of life.

Many insurance plans do offer coverage for licensed acupuncturists’ services however it varies from provider-to-provider so we recommend that you check with yours prior to making an appointment with our practice. Our office staff is also available if you need assistance verifying coverage when making your initial call or email inquiry.

Yes! Before your first session we suggest reading up on TCM and being mindful how you nourish yourself leading up to your appointment; eating light meals according to TCM dietary guidelines such as avoiding raw foods/cold food near your sessions can make all the difference when it comes to treatment outcomes.

Some people feel energized after their first session while some feel more relaxed and sleepy so we advise that you plan accordingly depending on what kind of day(s) follows – for instance if possible avoid having important events directly after this session.

Yes! During our treatments we discuss TCM Principles which directly relate to nutrition, movement/exercise & stress reduction strategies so you’ll leave knowing exactly how you can integrate these into your everyday life in order to improve your overall wellbeing.