FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
We Direct Bill most insurance companies if you have coverage.
We also accept Cash, Tap, E-transfers, Debit and Credit cards.
To pay via e-Transfer please email info@sukarewellness.com or call for arrangements.
Receipts are provided for appointments for submission to your individual benefit plan or your records.
No problem, we would appreciate you provide at least 24 hrs notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment or full session fees apply.
A doctors referral is not necessary to receive treatments, you may book appointments as you wish.
Most benefits plans also do not require a referral however some do. We recommend you check with your benefits provider to determine what is required for billing.
Absolutely provided it is performed by a qualified and registered practitioner!
However acupuncture comes with some risks just like any other heath treatments. Common side effects may include minor muscle soreness, tiny amounts of bleeding or bruising at the needle site.
You should let your acupuncturist know if you have a bleeding disorder or are on blood thinners as they may increase the risk of bruising or bleeding.
Not usually. When the filament is inserted there maybe a slight pinch but most of the time patients don’t even feel them.
Everyone will have a different experience to the needles and there are various sensations you may experience beside pain. You could feel a dull ache sensation, tingles, heat or warmth moving from the site that fade immediately, your tummy may even gurgle.
Once the needles are in you sit or lay for 15-30 mins. Sensations you may experience during this time are heaviness, warmth, tingling and a deep relaxation, you may even fall asleep.
We treat a variety of conditions, you can check the “what we treat” page to see if your condition is listed.
If you are not sure the best treatment to select when booking for your condition please reach out.
No. People usually need at least three sessions to feel the wonders of acupuncture.
The body takes time to adjust after each session and there are a number of fators that determine the speed of healing for each individual including how long the issue has been a concern.
Usually, pain patients need 1-2 acupuncture sessions every week for 3-4 weeks. They can suspend the sessions once this tenure is over. In the case of chronic conditions, however, the number of sessions may increase depending on their levels of pain.
Generally, for lasting results, it’s recommended to have acupuncture sessions 1-2 times per week until improvements stabilize.
Once you reach a comfortable state, treatments can be tapered to biweekly and eventually to monthly sessions for continued preventative care.
Consistency is key—spacing sessions too far apart when you are actively trying to resolve an issue may not get the results you desire. Acupuncture works in a cumulative fashion, too much time between treatments may result in a claw back of improvement.
Remember these may vary by individual:
Acute back pain: 3-4 treatments
Chronic back pain: 8-10 treatments
IBS/Digestive symptoms: 6-8 treatments
Migraine headaches: 8-10 treatments
Non-migraine headaches 4-6 treatments
Fatigue: 8-10 treatments
Insomnia 8-10 treatments
Menstrual symptoms: 8-10 treatments
Menopausal symptoms: 8-10 treatments
Anxiety and depression: 8-10 treatments
Chronic injury or pain: 10-12 treatments
Acute injury or pain: 3-4 treatments
Fertility: 4 months
Allergies 6-8 treatments
The honest answer is it depends. Everyone is different and respond differently to treatments. Things to factor into the recovery time are the nature of the issue, the severity and how long you have been experiencing symptoms.
Some people notice a shift after a couple treatments while others may require multiple treatments for a considerable period of time. We will discuss this in your appointment.
Key signs that acupuncture is working include symptom relief and improved well-being.
Progress varies depending on the condition and treatment goals, with consistent sessions often leading to greater benefits. Monitoring your body’s response after each treatment helps gauge effectiveness.
Combining acupuncture with lifestyle changes can enhance results and support long-term health.
We recommend regular maintenance treatments after you are better for preventative measures.
Modern research now highlights acupunctures effectiveness in maintaining overall health and preventing the onset of various ailments.
TCM emphasizes prevention by addressing imbalances before they manifest as physical symptoms. By using acupuncture as a preventative measure, individuals can maintain balance within their internal systems, strengthen their immune response, and improve their resilience against physical and emotional stressors, reduce stress, and prevent migraines and headaches, just to give a few examples.
You may disrobe to the level of your comfort.
Sheets and blankets are prepared for draping to ensure your modestly for times when it is therapeutic to needle some points. The most common points to be needled are from the feet to knees, hand to elbows, the back and stomach.
Absolutely! But only for Iridology or Energy Treatments.
Sound Balancing uses the sound waves produced by devices to change or re-tune the vibration frequencies in or around the body. Why is this significant? Well, every cell in our body vibrates at a specific frequency, when that vibration changes from normal we began the stages of illness. Vibrations, measured in Hertz (Hz), penetrate all tissues and bones and can also affect the energy flow (Ki, Chi, Prana, life force) of the body. This means when working on a cellular or energetic level, the sound waves can change or move the flow of energy, and re-tune the hertz frequency of cells to profound results. In a theoretical world, if the energy flow or cellular vibrations remain normal an individual will never experience illness because it is the change in energy that begins the stages of illness.
Our energy can be shifted out of balance due to stress, negative emotional experiences, fear, loss, conflict, trauma, toxins and EMFs (electro magnetic frequencies generated by cell phones, laptops, TV’s and other electrical devices). When we are out of balance, or out of tune, we don’t feel well and may become symptomatic. When you experience an injury, emotional trauma or an illness, the energy in that area may change in vibrational frequency, get blocked or not flow normally; so like an accident on the highway, traffic starts backing up and detours are created if possible. The forks when chimed create vibrational frequencies, that can “re-tune” the frequency in that area or move the blockage, they are like the tow truck that removes the smashed vehicles. With the blockage gone, or the frequency re-tuned to normal function, energy flow resumes leaving the individual no longer triggered and feeling calm, relaxed or re-energized. Therapy sessions using Tuning Forks and Crystal Singing Bowls are non-invasive in nature and can re-align the bodies energy vibrations back to harmony.
The power of sound can energize the body when tired, lift our spirits or relax the body by soothing the nervous system. A great number of health problems can be helped with sound therapy, ranging from pain control to behavioral and emotional problems and more.
The frequency ranges for sound waves are broken into three sections: 1. Infra Sound, which are ranges below human hearing 2. Audible Sound which are the ranges humans can hear and 3. Ultra Sound, which are the ranges above human hearing. Conventional medicine uses Infra and Ultra sound waves in numerous medical diagnostic equipment and therapies and Non Conventional medicine uses the audible range. The practice of using tuning forks and crystal singing bowls therefore falls under audible sound.