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Acupuncture is just one of the services we offer in our mission to help our clients thrive.
Acupuncture supports the body/mind system in their own natural healing processes and has been shown to successfully treats conditions ranging from musculoskeletal problems (back pain, neck pain, and others) to nausea, migraine headache, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and infertility.
What problems can acupuncture help?
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Allergies
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Chemotherapy Effects (radiation)
- Depression
- Digestive Irregularities
- Food Cravings
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hormone Imbalance
- Infertility
- Immune Support
- Libido
- Menstrual Irregularities
- Menopausal Symptoms
- Metabolism
- Phantom Pain
- Prostate
- Sinuses
- Skin Conditions
- Sleeping Issues
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture has been around for over 3,000 years as a healing technique of Traditional Oriental Medicine (TMI). The US National Institute of Health (NIH) has documented and publicized Acupuncture’s safety and efficiency for treating a wide variety of health conditions.
This science works to treat and stimulate the balanced flow of vital energy through the body. This energy flow is known as “Qi” and is essential to good health. Qi is responsible for our overall wellbeing, self regulation and healing potential. When it’s balance is deficient or obstructed, the body becomes vulnerable, diseased, imbalanced, and susceptible to illness or injury. It’s the harmonious flow of Qi that allows us to feel positive feelings of health and vitality physically, mentally, and emotionally.
How does acupuncture work?
When an acupoint is stimulated, it influences the organs and functions that may be distant from that point. The needle insertion encourages the body’s own healing abilities.
What can I expect during and after my acupuncture therapy?
- Acupuncture is not meant to be painful; however, not all acupoints are created equal. Some points are more sensitive than others and may cause you to feel pain or an ‘electric’ sensation.
- Acupuncture is not an instantaneous treatment. It will take up to 24 hrs before you feel the full results from your session.
- In order to ensure the success of your sessions, it is important to perform the specific treatment plan and amount of sessions recommended. Once symptoms have been resolved, monthly maintenance sessions may be recommended.
- Stay hydrated and drink lots of water after your session. Try to avoid alcohol and caffeine for up to 24 hours.
- Your acupuncture sessions may be enhanced when incorporating massage, aromatherapy, or any other service related to your concern at hand.
Acupuncture Therapy & Chinese Medicine Services
Available at both Thrive Virginia Beach locations at Market Square & Kemps River. Book your massage online or call 757-416-6700.
Traditional Acupuncture
Initial Session 60 minutes $129
Follow-Up Session 60 minutes $89
You’ll initially meet with our certified acupuncture therapist for an assessment of your problem areas, lifestyles and health goals. She’ll conduct your first acupuncture therapy session and recommend a treatment plan. Chinese Medicine (herbology) may be included in that recommendation.
Auricular Acupuncture
Initial Session 60 minutes $129
Follow-Up Session 60 minutes $89
Auricular Acupuncture is stimulation of key points on the external ear surface which correlate with other areas of the body. The ear holds a microsystem of the body and fine details of the anatomical, physiology and emotional body can be accessed and influenced to promote health and healing of various organ functions along with eliminating symptoms of insomnia, depression, indigestion, addiction, inflammation, pain, headaches or migraines, and autonomic symptoms.
Chinese Medicine (Herbology) Evaluation & Treatment Plan
30 minutes $49
Herbology is one of the primary modalities within the scope of Chinese Medicine used to re-harmonize imbalances in the body and includes using different formulas and combinations of plants, leaves, stems, seeds, roots, minerals and more.
Vivian will conduct an evaluation and assessment to provide recommendations on which herbs are needed and provide a plan of care. You are able to purchases the recommended herbs directly from Thrive (this is in additional to to your evaluation). Your treatment may be administered as a tea, capsule, liquid extract, granule, or powder.
Subsequent refills may be filled without an appointment unless your symptoms have changed or the Vivian recommends a re-evaluation.
Questions? We're happy to help!
