FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For acupuncture, yes, and it is more than a conversation. The $95 New Client Offer covers two visits: a 30-minute New Client Consultation with a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, then your first acupuncture treatment, where you also get your personalized care plan. Massage, infrared sauna and facials can be booked directly.

New to acupuncture: pick "Acupuncture New Client Consultation". For cosmetic acupuncture or microneedling, pick the "Holistic Skin Activation Consultation". For facials, start with the "Sage Signature Facial (New Client)". Massage and sauna can be booked directly.

We are a cash-based practice and are not in network with any insurance providers. We accept HSA and FSA payments and can provide Superbills for reimbursement if your insurance policy accepts them.

We are at 3565 Del Rey St, Suite 300, in Pacific Beach, San Diego. Hours and directions are on our location page. You can always call or text (619) 786-8960.

Acupuncture is part of Chinese medicine, a complete and holistic medical system. Your acupuncturist places fine, sterile needles at specific points on the body to encourage its natural healing response and support physical and emotional wellbeing.

Acupuncture needles are nothing like the needles used for shots or blood draws. They are about 10 times smaller, roughly the size of a cat whisker, and very flexible. If you are nervous, tell your acupuncturist. We will listen and be as gentle as possible.

The most common sensation is a dull, heavy or achy feeling around the needle. Some people feel warmth or tingling. It can show up right away or build while you rest. You should never feel anything sharp or stabbing. If you do, tell your acupuncturist and they will adjust or remove that needle.

It varies from person to person. A typical plan starts with weekly or twice weekly treatments for 12 weeks before we reassess. Frequency depends on your constitution, how severe the condition is and how long you have had it. Chronic conditions usually take longer than acute ones. Plan on at least a month to notice meaningful changes.

Doctors of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine complete four years of graduate training at nationally certified schools, including 2,050 educational hours and 950 clinical hours. They must pass a national exam, hold Clean Needle Technique Certification and meet state licensing requirements.