FAQs - Acupuncutre 针灸常见问题

1. What is acupuncture? 什么是针灸？

 Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that involves inserting very thin, sterile needles into specific points on the body to promote natural healing, reduce pain, and improve overall function.

针灸是传统中医的一种疗法，通过将非常细小且经过消毒的一次性针具刺入人体特定穴位，以促进自然愈合、缓解疼痛并改善整体功能。

2. Does acupuncture hurt? 针灸会疼吗？

Most people feel little to no pain. The needles are extremely thin—much thinner than those used for injections. You may feel a slight sensation such as tingling, warmth, or heaviness.

大多数人几乎感觉不到疼痛。针灸用针非常细，比打针用的针要细很多。您可能会感觉到轻微的刺感、麻感、温热感或沉重感。

3. Is acupuncture safe? 针灸安全吗？

 Yes, our practitioner is a trained professional with decades of practice. Sterile, single-use needles are used, and the procedure is generally very safe with minimal side effects.

是的。 我们的针灸师经过专业培训并拥有数十年的临床经验。 所有针具均为无菌一次性使用，整个过程安全性高，副作用极少。

4. What conditions can acupuncture treat? 针灸可以治疗哪些问题？

Our practitioner specializes in treating the following conditions:

我们的针灸师擅长治疗以下疾病:

• Pain (back, neck, knee, shoulder) 各类疼痛（如背痛、颈痛、膝痛、肩痛）

• Headaches and migraines 头痛和偏头痛

• Stress and anxiety 压力与焦虑

• Facial paralysis (Bell’s palsy): The best treatment window is 3-7 days after the onset. 面瘫（贝尔麻痹）：最佳治疗时间为发病后3–7天

• Allergic rhinitis 过敏性鼻炎

5. How many sessions will I need? 我需要治疗 多少次？

 It depends on your condition:

这取决于您的具体情况： 

• Acute issues: may improve in 1–5 sessions 急性问题：通常1–5次可能见效

• Chronic conditions: may require multiple sessions over several weeks 慢性问题：可能需要持续数周、多次治疗

Your practitioner will create a personalized treatment plan. 针灸师会根据您的情况制定个性化治疗方案。

6. How long is each session? 每次治疗需要多长时间？

• First visit: about 60 minutes (includes consultation) 初诊：约60分钟（包含咨询）

• Follow-up visits: about 30–45 minutes 复诊：约30–45分钟

• Needle retention time: typically 15–20 minutes 留针时间：通常为15–20分钟

7. What should I expect during my first visit? 第一次就诊经过是什么？

• Filling out the new patient form and consent for treatment form填写新患者信息表和治疗同意书

• Health consultation and discussion 健康咨询与沟通

• Pulse and tongue diagnosis (traditional methods) 脉诊和舌诊（传统中医方法）

• Treatment with acupuncture needles 进行针灸治疗

• Relaxation period while needles are in place 留针期间休息放松

8. What should I do before my appointment? 治疗前需要注意什么？

• Eat a light meal (don’t come on an empty stomach) 建议先吃点清淡食物（避免空腹）

• Wear loose, comfortable clothing (areas like arms, legs, and lower legs are commonly used for treatment.) 穿宽松、舒适的衣物（常用穴位在手臂和腿部）

• Avoid alcohol before your session 治疗前避免饮酒

9. What should I do after acupuncture? 治疗后需要注意什么？

• Stay hydrated多喝水

• Avoid intense exercise immediately after避免立即进行剧烈运动

• Rest if you feel relaxed or slightly tired如感到放松或轻微疲劳，建议适当休息

10. Is acupuncture covered by insurance?针灸可以用保险吗？

 Acupuncture is not covered by insurance because Traditional Chinese Medicine is not regulated in the state of Oklahoma. 目前针灸不在保险覆盖范围内，因为传统中医在俄克拉荷马州尚未有相关法律监管。

11. Can acupuncture be combined with other treatments?针灸可以和其他治疗一起进行吗？

 Yes, acupuncture can safely complement other treatments, such as physical therapy, chiropractic care, and Western medicine treatments. 可以。针灸可以安全地与其他治疗方式结合使用，例如：物理治疗, 脊椎矫正（整脊), 西医治疗.

12. How soon will I see results?多久可以见效？

Some people feel immediate relief while others notice gradual improvement over several sessions.

有些人会立即感觉到缓解，而有些人则需要经过几次治疗后逐渐改善。

13. Do you reuse needles? 针具会重复使用吗？

No. All needles are sterile, single-use, and disposed of safely after each treatment.

 不会。 所有针具均为无菌一次性使用，并在每次治疗后安全处理。

14. Do you accept walk-ins? 可以直接来吗？

No,we only accept appointments. The appointment can be booked via our online booking system. 

我们不接受直接上门，需要预约。 建议通过我们的线上预约系统提前预约。

15. Do you speak Chinese? 可以讲中文吗？

 Our practitioner is a native Chinese speaker. 我们的针灸师的母语是中文，可以使用中文沟通。

16. What types of payment would you accept? 你们接受什么付款方式？

We accept a variety of payment methods, including cash, credit cards, debit cards, and common electronic payment options.

我们接受多种付款方式，包括现金、信用卡、借记卡以及常见的电子支付方式。