FAQS

HOW IS JESSICA JACOBS
ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE DIFFERENT FROM OTHER CLINICS?

Jessica holds a four-year Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She has thousands of hours of clinical training and professional experience. During your visit, she will conduct a thorough intake of your current health concern as well as other symptoms you may be experiencing. The goal of Traditional Acupuncture treatment is not only to treat the symptoms of your ailments, but to discover the underlying cause of them and balance the body's systems accordingly.

WHAT CAN ACUPUNCTURE BE USED FOR?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) acknowledges acupuncture to be beneficial in the treatment of:

fatigue

anxiety/depression

arthritis

menopausal syndrome

infertility

stress

asthma

digestive disorders

sleep disturbances

headache

allergies/hay fever

adverse reactions to chemo/radio therapy

nausea and vomiting

addictions, including smoking cessation

and more.

HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK?

Acupuncture is proven to increase circulation, reduce inflammation, and decrease pain and stress to stimulate your body’s own natural healing mechanism. It can also regulate the nervous system and stimulate the release of endorphins and opioids in the brain. The traditional explanation is that acupuncture works by affecting Qi (pronounced "chee"), or vital energy to restore balance and wellness to the body.

DOES IT HURT?

No. Acupuncture needles are so fine, about as thin and flexible as a human hair, that most people don’t feel them being inserted. The majority of people feel deeply relaxed while the needles are in place, which can continue well after they are removed.

DOES IT WORK?

Yes, acupuncture has been around for thousands of years for one reason: it works. It is one of the fastest growing fields in health care due to its continued success in reducing stress, improving energy, and relieving pain.