{"id":2768,"date":"2026-08-28T13:49:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T13:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northamptonintegrativemedicine.com\/?page_id=2768"},"modified":"2026-08-28T13:53:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T13:53:05","slug":"acupuncture","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/northamptonintegrativemedicine.com\/index.php\/acupuncture\/","title":{"rendered":"Acupuncture"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2768\" class=\"elementor elementor-2768\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-962597 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"962597\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Acupuncture<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d3391b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d3391b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) 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Stimulating acupuncture points supports healthy blood circulation and triggers the brain to release hormones that can reduce pain, inflammation, and relax the nervous system. Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years and has been proven time and again to be successful at treating and preventing a wide range of health concerns. It may be used safely in conjunction with many other therapies and has little to no side effects.\u00a0<\/p><p>Other modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine that may be included within a session include cupping, heat therapy, herbal medicine, food and lifestyle support.\u00a0<\/p><p>Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medicine is a full scope, holistic medicine that works by activating your body\u2019s innate healing capacity. It can be helpful for a wide range of concerns including, but not limited to the following:\u00a0<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Hormonal Health\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Menstrual cycle concerns\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Fertility support<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Pregnancy + postpartum support\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Perimenopause\/Menopause<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Stress<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Sleep and energy concerns\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Allergies and respiratory health<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Anxiety\/mood support<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Headaches\/Migraines<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Acute or chronic Pain<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Digestive Support<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Circulatory concerns<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Facial Rejuvenation<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Smoking cessation<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">And more\u2026<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Does acupuncture hurt?<\/b><\/p><p>The most simple answer to this question is usually not! You may feel the needle insertion, but there should be no sharp or painful sensations. Once the needles are in, people often describe feelings of warmth, tingling or heaviness; these are all signs that blood flow is circulating. Most people meditate and\/or fall asleep during their session and wake up feeling refreshed.\u00a0<\/p><p><b>How many sessions does it take to see benefits from acupuncture?<\/b><\/p><p>Every patient is different, and your acupuncturist will give you a customized recommendation after your first session. Most people often feel some relief after just one session, however, longer-term benefits of acupuncture are cumulative and improvements take time. We often recommend weekly or biweekly sessions for anywhere from 6-12 weeks.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65c0a882 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"65c0a882\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/northamptonintegrativemedicine.com\/index.php\/elana-weisberg-ms-lac\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Elana Weisberg, MS, LAC Bio<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-867c8a9\" data-id=\"867c8a9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b08fa18 ha-css-transform-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6b08fa18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/northamptonintegrativemedicine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Acupuncture.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1734\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ACUPUNCTURE Services We Provide Allergies Environmental Allergy Diagnosis and Treatment Food Allergy Diagnosis and Dietary Avoidance Natural Hormones for Aging, Menopause\/Andropause and Sexual Function Peptide Therapy Intramuscular and Intravenous Nutrient Therapy Skin Rejuvenation Botox Injections Microneedling PRF\/PRP Plasma Pen Treatment Chelation Therapy for Heart and Vascular Diseases Chelation Therapy for Heavy Metal Toxicity Nutritional and Herbal Supplement Therapy Dietary Counseling Massage Therapy Hamburger Toggle Menu Acupuncture What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is one branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine that involves the insertion of thin, hair-like needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating acupuncture points supports healthy blood circulation and triggers the brain to release hormones that can reduce pain, inflammation, and relax the nervous system. Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years and has been proven time and again to be successful at treating and preventing a wide range of health concerns. It may be used safely in conjunction with many other therapies and has little to no side effects.\u00a0 Other modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine that may be included within a session include cupping, heat therapy, herbal medicine, food and lifestyle support.\u00a0 Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medicine is a full scope, holistic medicine that works by activating your body\u2019s innate healing capacity. It can be helpful for a wide range of concerns including, but not limited to the following:\u00a0 Hormonal Health\u00a0 Menstrual cycle concerns\u00a0 Fertility support Pregnancy + postpartum support\u00a0 Perimenopause\/Menopause Stress Sleep and energy concerns\u00a0 Allergies and respiratory health Anxiety\/mood support Headaches\/Migraines Acute or chronic Pain Digestive Support Circulatory concerns Facial Rejuvenation Smoking cessation And more\u2026 \u00a0 Does acupuncture hurt? The most simple answer to this question is usually not! You may feel the needle insertion, but there should be no sharp or painful sensations. Once the needles are in, people often describe feelings of warmth, tingling or heaviness; these are all signs that blood flow is circulating. Most people meditate and\/or fall asleep during their session and wake up feeling refreshed.\u00a0 How many sessions does it take to see benefits from acupuncture? Every patient is different, and your acupuncturist will give you a customized recommendation after your first session. Most people often feel some relief after just one session, however, longer-term benefits of acupuncture are cumulative and improvements take time. 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