Do I have to get herbs/essential oils?
Absolutely not. However, herbal therapy is a powerful adjunct to needle treatments, as are the essential oils. Dr. Vickery offers these options to continue your treatment throughout the week and allow faster health benefits.
She understands that not everyone is interested in using herbal medicine or essential oils, so she develops a treatment plan that works for each
Will it hurt?
No. Dr. Vickery uses a very gentle technique to minimize and, in many cases, eliminate any discomfort. Patients may experience a slight prick or pinch when the needle is initially inserted, but there is no long-lasting pain.
Where are you located?
The clinic is located on Ventura Blvd., in Woodland Hills. We’re across the street from Target in the Carlton Plaza Building. Check out the contact page for directions.
What can I expect from a treatment?
Expect your first visit to be anywhere from an hour and a half to two hours. Dr. Vickery will ask you a wide-ranging series of questions, take your pulse and look at your tongue before deciding which treatment protocol to use. Although some practitioners use the first visit merely to gather information, Dr. Vickery prefers to include an initial
What can acupuncturists treat?
Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to be effective in the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems. Below are some of the health concerns that acupuncture can effectively treat:
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