Absolutely! While there are points to be avoided during pregnancy, we can work together to find the right treatment to ensure everything is safe and effective.

The sooner the better! Acupuncture can help with morning sickness, brain fog, and back pain right away, and it can help with complications such as breech down the road.

• Back pain

• Pelvic Pain

• Constipation

• Swelling

• Insomnia/Sleep issues

• Nausea

• Mood changes

In addition to helping to alleviate stress, acupuncture can help to improve fertility, as well as alleviating pain.

Everyone’s journey is different, and it depends on a number of factors. Treatment plans vary by individual, ranging from weekly visits to monthly check-ins.

Acupuncture is the ancient art of delicately inserting tiny needles into specific points on the body to harmonize the body's internal energy pathways. By addressing imbalances within these pathways (also known as meridians) we can alleviate reflections of these imbalances in various aspects of well-being.

Acupuncture as a type of energy work can treat a large number of internal imbalances such as: hormone imbalances, anxiety, insomnia, nausea, and some lung-related complaints like asthma. Acupuncture also works well for various types of pain, including: headaches, back pain, muscle pain, neuropathy, plantar fasciitis, sciatica, and TMJ pain.

Treatment duration and frequency will vary greatly depending on the individual and conditions being treated. According to research studies, the optimal frequency of acupuncture treatments for certain conditions may vary.

For acute conditions such as pain or allergies, treatment once or twice per week for a few weeks usually helps to resolve symptoms.

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For more chronic conditions such as nausea, insomnia, or migraines, treatment may take several months with follow-up visits common.

For conditions that are impossible to remove the root (back pain due to sitting at work, anxiety based on chemical imbalances, hot flashes due to menopause, etc), or chronic conditions with no known cure, ongoing treatments may be necessary. With these conditions, management of symptoms is the goal.

As preventative care, Dr. Sylve’s goal is to see his patients once or twice per month to catch any small things before they become big things.

During an acupuncture session, your provider will carefully insert the needles into the appropriate points on the body. While generally painless (the needles are about the width of a single hair), some may notice different sensations including a slight tingling or dull ache. The needles are left in place typically between 20 and 30 minutes, while the patient relaxes. Depending on the condition, the doctor may choose to use moxibustion, which is an ancient form of heat therapy using an herb burned over one or more points.

Acupuncture side effects may include tenderness or bruising at the site of insertion. Occasional light-headedness can occur.

Acupuncture is generally considered safe when performed by a licensed and trained practitioner, and side effects are rare. Ask your primary care provider, or reach out to Dr. Sylve if you have any specific questions or concerns.

Acupuncture needles are approximately the width of a human hair. They are generally not painful, though some patients may experience a heaviness or feeling of movement at the site upon insertion. Different places on the body are also more or less sensitive, and if a point is too tender, your acupuncturist may choose to use a different site.

Acupuncture is the use of energy meridians to achieve a specific change internally. Dry needling does not use meridians, and instead focuses on trigger points in muscles to affect pain. Both are highly effective for different conditions.

We do not accept any health insurance at Evora Health, but superbills are available upon request. Check with your insurance to see what your benefits may be.

No MD referral is needed, a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) is a portal-of-entry provider that does not need a referral to be seen.