Acupuncture
Achieve Your Health & Wellness Goals
Lynne's goal is to help you achieve optimum health and wellness. Having evolved over thousands of years, acupuncture is one of the oldest continually practiced medical modalities in the world. Acupuncture is used to prevent and treat disease, relieve pain, balance mood, enhance athletic performance, increase fertility, and improve overall health and wellness.
Your health and wellness are our top priority. Lynne is here to answer any questions you may have about how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can support your well-being!
“Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos- the trees, the clouds, everything.”
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
Lynne Morgan | RN, Licensed Acupuncturist
Lynne is grateful to be able to share the benefits of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with you. Her passion for this medicine was born when she began to use acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to help her through the strenuous 12-hour night shifts while working as a nurse. Coming from a Western Medicine Background, she didn't understand it initially but knew that it was valuable in getting her through this time period in her life.
Her background includes training not only in acupuncture but in a wide array of Chinese medicine modalities. She is licensed by the state of North Carolina, and recognized by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She has 33 years of nursing experience and 20 years of experience working as an Acupuncturist. She has had the pleasure of treating Veterans for 7 years at the Veterans Health Administration, working with those experiencing PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, and other serious health issues. Additionally, she worked for the Huntsman Cancer Institute of the University of Utah, assisting patients and their caregivers going through cancer treatments. When Lynne is not working, she enjoys hikes in the mountains, walks on the beach, and spending time with her pets, her family, and her friends.
Your First Visit
When you arrive for your first acupuncture appointment, you will complete a comprehensive intake form about your current state of health, past illnesses, and family history. These questions are important because the holistic approach of Oriental medicine takes everything into account. Your current symptoms may not seem related to past health issues, but our bodies are complex landscapes and everything that happens to them leaves its mark.
After reviewing your intake form, we will discuss your condition, and Lynne will examine your pulse and tongue, which are two of the basic diagnostic methods of Oriental medicine. The acupuncture points she chooses will depend on your condition, but you can expect approximately 20 needles. Once the needles are inserted, she will leave you to lie comfortably for 15- 35 minutes with the needles in place. Many people find acupuncture treatment deeply relaxing, and it is not uncommon for patients to fall asleep during this time.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture returns the body to its natural state of balance and harmony.
Ancient East Asian medical theory explains these disharmonies as an imbalance of opposing forces called yin and yang. This imbalance disrupts the movement of the body's vital energy (qi) along the meridian pathways, which are channels through which the body's energy is thought to flow. Acupuncture restores the smooth flow of qi. By inserting and manipulating hair-thin needles at specific points, Lynne is able to return the body to its natural balance and promote the body's ability to heal itself.
Is Acupuncture Safe?
Yes! Acupuncture is used by millions of Americans every year. Acupuncturists are required to undergo extensive education, including a detailed study of human anatomy and training in Clean Needle Technique. Lynne has passed comprehensive national board examinations administered by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and is licensed by the state. As required by law, she uses pre-sterilized, disposable, single-use needles to ensure your complete safety.
What Does Acupuncture Feel Like?
Acupuncture treatment creates deep relaxation in both mind and body.
Many first-time patients are concerned that acupuncture needles will feel like hypodermic injections at the doctor’s office. They won't. Acupuncture uses hair-thin, flexible needles that you will hardly feel when I insert them. When I gently stimulate the needles they may produce a unique sensation that Oriental medicine calls de qi. Patients often describe de qi as a heavy, achy pressure, or spreading, traveling feeling. You may also feel an "electrical" sensation moving down the meridian pathways, though this is less common. Most patients find these acupuncture sensations deeply satisfying and leave the treatment feeling relaxed both mentally and physically.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
The benefits of acupuncture are cumulative, so more than one treatment is necessary. For acute conditions, you can expect to have 4 to 15 treatments, but you will usually begin to feel relief after just the first few. Chronic conditions may take longer to respond, depending on the type, severity, and duration of the condition. Preventative treatments and treatments for general well-being may also be scheduled on an as-needed basis.
Acupuncture Fees
The office does not accept insurance, including Medicare. Payment is expected at time of service.
Documentation may be provided if self-filing.
60 Minutes - $100.00 | VIT $90
90 Minutes - $145.00 | VIT $130
*Initial intake appointment and consult is 90 minutes.
*Lynne requests you have a small meal or snack within a few hours of your appointment in order to regulate blood sugar levels.
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