How long is an appointment? Return appointments last 20-35 minutes, depending on your body’s response. First time appointments need an additional 10 minutes for paperwork.
How many needles are used? Most treatments use 4-10 needles. If a patient is uneasy about the acupuncture needles, we can either use just a few and still get results, or use methods that do not use needles. (Digital, Teishen)
How big are the needles? Acupuncture needles are very thin, in the 36 to 38ga range (0.101 mm, 0.0040 in.)
Can I read during treatment? Can I listen to my headphones? You won’t be able to read during treatment as you may have needles in your arms or hands, and lots of movement is not recommended. If your treatments are specific to your legs or torso, reading should not be a problem. Listening to headphones is OK.
Can I move with needles inserted? You should try to not move after the acupuncture needles are inserted. A small shift in position is OK, but larger movements could be painful or muscle contractions at the insertion point could cause the needles to fall out.
What is the best way to make an appointment? You may call the office at (913) 294-9993 to make an appointment or use the online scheduler. A “Schedule an appointment” button is on the first page of our website. The link is https://armourchiro.janeapp.com
Do you accept walk-ins? Sorry, no -we are by appointment for acupuncture due to the amount of time required for preparation and treatment.
Is parking available? We have parking in front of the clinic, including handicapped access.
Do you accept insurance? We do, however acupuncture is a specialized treatment, and is usually not covered under most plans. We ask for payment at the time of service, then will submit your claim to see if it is covered. If it is covered in whole or in part, we will apply the insurance payment to your account for your next visit.
What payment methods do you accept? We accept credit / debit / HSA cards and cash.
Do you reuse needles? No, all our acupuncture needles are one time use, and are disposed of after your visit.
Is there anything special I should do after acupuncture? Drinking water is recommended. It’s also a good idea to wait an hour or so before a work-out or strenuous work.
Do you treat children? Yes! A parent or guardian needs to be present at the appointment, and the child must be old enough to understand what is going on and accepting of the procedure.
Can acupuncture be used if I also have massage/chiropractic/etc.? Acupuncture doesn’t interfere with other modalities. Other treatments can be beneficial in combination with Acupuncture.
What are possible negative side effects of Acupuncture?
| Pregnancy – Inform you treating physician if you know you are pregnant or that you might be pregnant. Several Acupuncture points are contraindicated during pregnancy. |
| Drowsiness – may occur after treatment (infrequently). If affected, you are advised not to drive. |
| Minor bleeding or bruising at the needle injection site- occurs in <3% of patients |
| Pain during treatment may occur <1% of patients |
| Worsening after treatment < 3% of patients. Should only last a short time. |
| Fainting can occur with certain patients, particularly at the first treatment. (needle phobia – trypanophobia (fear of needles) and/or aichmophobia (fear of sharp items). Rare |
| Pneumothorax may occur when treating points over the lung, especially if the patient actively moves during treatment. < .1% of patients |
| Infection – We use pre-sterilized, one-time-use, disposable needles, swab the insertion points prior to and after treatment, to minimize this risk. Rare |
| Metal reaction – Some patients are sensitive or have allergic reactions to certain metals. Inform your treating physician if you have known reactions to any metal. Common metals used in acupuncture needles include gold, silver, stainless steel, copper. Copper needles are not used in this clinic. |
Other questions? Give us a call! (913) 294-9993