Dr. Francis Peabody
Chinese medicine is over 3,000 years old, some say it is 5,000 years old.
Chinese medicine uses tiny needles to access and activate Qi (pronounced “chee” – most closely translated into Western thought as “vital energy”), which restores the body back to health by resolving energy imbalances.
Acupuncture is a safe, natural, effective healthcare system.
Acupuncture treatments are drug-free so there is no risk of drug interactions or dependencies.
You should always disclose any pre-existing conditions, current medications, and pregnancy.
Acupuncture needles are almost hair-thin and have a solid core. They are sterile and disposable, so there is virtualy no risk of infection. A needle is used only once, then it is disposed.
Acupuncture needles are solid, not hollow like syringe needles used by Western Medical Doctors. Acupuncture needles are hair-thin and very flexible.
Only sterile, disposable needles are used so there is virtually no risk of infection. We use a needle once, then dispose it.
In 1996, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) removed the experimental status tag on acupuncture needles. The FDA reclassified acupuncture needles, regulating them as it does medical devices such as surgical scalpels and hypodermic syringes. Acupuncture needles must now be manufactured according to single-use standards of sterility.
People experience the needling sensation differently. Most people do not describe acupuncture needles as painful, although the needle may produce an achy, dull, heavy, warm or tingling sensation. If on occasion there is a sharp or burning pain, the needle can be quickly adjusted to minimize any discomfort felt by the patient. Once the needles are inserted, they may be manipulated to obtain a mild “Qi” sensation. This is how an acupuncturist engages the energy and biochemical responses in your body, in order to restore balance. We take great care to make our patients very comfortable so that they can relax while the needles are in place. The more you can relax during an acupuncture treatment, the better the results. Some people even fall asleep during treatment. Following treatment, it is common to feel a sense of relaxation and calm.
No. Acupuncture works whether or not you believe it will. Acupuncture is used successfully on animals and children. They do not understand or believe in the acupuncture process, yet they get better anyway. Of course a positive attitude helps with any type of therapy, but it is not necessary to believe in acupuncture (or to “feel” it working) for it to work.
Since positive expectations and belief in a particular therapy help to increase therapeutic results, we encourage you to raise any concerns or doubts you may have about acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. We would like to help you to better understand acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, so you may have the most positive healing experience possible. You are invited to contact us today, and we will personally respond to any questions or comments promptly.
Since each patient is unique, the answer to this question is unique for each patient. However, in general, we tell our patients they should start to feel the benefits from acupuncture in 5 to10 treatments. If the problem is acute, sometimes improvement is felt after 1 treatment, and may only need 5 to 10 treatments to resolve. If the problem is chronic and long term, it may take many treatments to resolve.
The treatment cycle depends on the condition being treated. For most conditions, it is therapeutically most effective to be treated 2 or 3 times per week. Once the condition is stabilized, we typically treat patients once a week, until the condition is resolved.
No, nothing works for everyone, but acupuncture does work for most people. If you do not feel any benefit after 5 to 10 treatments, then acupuncture may not work for you.
Wear loose fitting clothes that can be easily rolled up above your elbows and knees.
Some insurance policies do cover acupuncture, it varies from policy to policy.
We accept most insurance policies that include out-of-network acupuncture benefits.
Please call us with your name, insurance company, member ID number, and date of birth. We will verify your insurance coverage.
Acu-Care Health LLC
243 Bridge St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Dr. Li Jing, L.Ac., Ph.D, MD (China)
Phone Number: 732-790-6303