Acupuncture is performed with extremely thin, flexible stainless steel needles. While acupuncture is often painless, you may feel a slight tightness and heaviness during the treatment after the needles are inserted. We will be sure to make the proper adjustments to the needles during the treatment to avoid as much discomfort as possible.

Yes. Today acupuncture is practiced extensively worldwide and is being used more frequently in America and Europe by patients and physicians because of its effectiveness. For over 2,000 years, more people have been successfully treated with acupuncture than with all other health modalities combined. In Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan, acupuncture is often used as primary health care, and you can easily find many acupuncture hospitals to receive treatment. a.q. clinic & spa provides the best care for the patient, and we can help you get the most benefit from all your treatments.

After the acupuncturist carefully consults with the patient to diagnose the disease, she/he inserts thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the body's immune response and help the body to fight the disease pathogen or release any built-up toxins. When the body's flow of energy is disturbed for any reason, there is a disruption in health, resulting in pain or illness. By stimulating the proper acupuncture points along the affected organ pathway(s), the energy is regulated, and health is restored.

We only use sterile, one-time use, disposable needles. You may bleed or bruise a little after the treatment.

Herbal medicine is one main key for improving or maintaining your health. As an "alternative medicine," it is now being researched by scientists to determine the chemistry behind how it works. Many studies already show that herbal medicine is a good and effective source of alternative medicine. Furthermore, herbal formulas are very safe. Just like certain vegetables you eat every day, a certain amount of herbal intake is beneficial and sometimes very necessary for your health. It is very important that you get your herbal medicine through a well-educated herbalist, such as the one at a.q. clinic & spa, to sort out the formula that best fits your condition.

Most patients find the treatment very relaxing and comfortable. During an acupuncture treatment, they feel how easily and painlessly the needles are inserted, and often even fall asleep. A patient may feel a little sensation and pressure at the site of insertion.

The average treatment lasts about 40-60 minutes depending upon the problem being treated. The first visit can take up to an hour and a half. Follow-up visits can take about 40-60 minutes each, depending on the services requested.

The number of treatments needed depends on the patient's condition, the severity, and the duration of the condition. Some conditions are improved within 2-3 visits. Others will need more than 10 visits. On average, with twice a week treatments, 4 weeks should show at least some significant improvement.

There are alternative treatment modalities for those who are needle phobic. These methods include acupressure, ear acupuncture with press seeds, and herbal medicine.

Yes, these treatments are offered by package only. We do not offer individual treatment sessions in both facial rejuvenation and weight loss for the simple fact that one session will not show long-lasting facelift or weight loss effects. For better results, both treatments require consecutive multiple sessions to build up the effectiveness in each treatment. Visible results will be noticeable after 5 to 6 sessions. Results have shown to last 3 to 5 years depending on the patient’s health. Maintenance treatment is strongly recommended. The amount of maintenance needed will vary for each individual and can require as infrequent as a couple times per year to as frequent as once a month.

Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation is a non-surgical treatment to reduce the signs of aging. You can receive the most natural looking results from acupuncture facial rejuvenation. No frozen face when you smile. No side effects. a.q. clinic & spa provides 2 main treatment modalities: acupuncture and herbal medicine. Acupuncture needle insertion and herbal mask will increase blood circulation, drain the toxins, break up the blockage and stimulate collagen production, which will help to fill out the fine lines and diminish the wrinkles on the face. The treatments also give firmness to the skin for a healthy and glowing complexion. Acupuncture and herbal mask helps enhance your body energy to create healthy looking skin. Results may vary for each individual patient depending on various factors, such as genetics, lifestyle, sun exposure etc., but the treatments can take 5 to 10 years off the appearance of your skin. Studies show that acupuncture for facial rejuvenation has a 90% success rate making improvements to the skin, such as healthier skin tone, higher elasticity, lymph drainage, tighter pores, increased collagen, reduced acne break out and many more.

Yes, acupuncture treatment does not interfere with Botox or any other filler.

The acupuncture facial rejuvenation protocol has been used for more than 2000 years. In Asian medicine it is believed that the face is a mirror of internal health. Therefore, with acupuncture facial rejuvenation, the focus is on treating the internal part of the body (the organs) --- the root cause of aging --- so that a healthier, younger external appearance (the face) can follow. With a longer history than cosmetic surgery, an "acupuncture facelift" is safer and has minimal or no risk of side effects. Cosmetic surgery may require a longer period time of recovery. With acupuncture facial rejuvenation, you can walk out of the clinic and return to your ordinary life right after treatment. Unlike with cosmetic surgery, no one will notice what you have done to your face or wonder about your strangely younger looking skin because with acupuncture facial rejuvenation the effects are more natural, gradual, and longer lasting, and your whole body will experience a greatly improved sense of well-being.

It may depend on the herbal medicine we prescribe for your treatment. At a.q. clinic & spa, we provide the best customized herbal medicine for your weight loss after carefully diagnosing your condition and body type. Some foods may have to be avoided in order for certain herbs to have their maximum effectiveness. We will be sure to give you the proper dietary guidelines in writing with your herbal prescription.

Yes, but it is not as effective as decoction. The decoction type of herbal medicine can be absorbed more effectively and rapidly by the body. The pill type of herbal medicine may take longer to show results. It is ultimately your choice, but we recommend the decoction type for you to get the most effective herbal treatment possible.