Acupuncture FAQ

  • Acupuncture is a practice rooted in Chinese medicine that involves the gentle insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body.

    It is used to support the body’s natural ability to regulate and restore balance.

  • Most people are surprised by how subtle acupuncture feels.

    The needles are very thin, and sensations are often described as:

    • A light sensation or dull ache
    • Warmth or heaviness
    • A feeling of relaxation

    Many people feel deeply calm during and after treatment.

  • Acupuncture is often used to support:

    • Stress and nervous system regulation
    • Sleep and energy
    • Hormonal balance
    • Digestive function
    • Emotional well-being
    • Pain and tension

    In my practice, I focus on supporting women through life transitions such as perimenopause, postpartum, and recovery after hysterectomy.

  • No.

    Many women come in simply feeling “off,” overwhelmed, or unsure of what is happening in their bodies.

    You don’t need to have everything figured out before seeking support.

  • This varies for each person.

    Some women come in for short-term support during a specific time, while others choose ongoing care as a way to stay supported through longer transitions.

    We can discuss what feels realistic and supportive for you based on your goals for your well being or your specific concerns. 

  • Yes. Starting around week 36 or 37 of pregnancy, we use gentle, evidence-based prenatal acupuncture protocols to help prepare your body for birth. These treatments focus on calming the nervous system, encouraging cervical ripening (softening), and supporting optimal baby positioning. If your baby is in a breech position, we can utilize a safe, traditional heat therapy called moxibustion (moxa) starting around weeks 34–36 to encourage the baby to turn naturally.

  • Acupuncture pairs beautifully with pelvic floor physio because it directly communicates with the nerves that control the bladder, bowel, and pelvic muscles. By regulating a hyperactive nervous system and reducing localized tissue inflammation, acupuncture can help manage urinary incontinence, bladder urgency, pelvic organ prolapse discomfort, and deep pelvic floor muscle tension (such as painful intercourse or vaginismus).

  • Yes, prenatal and postpartum acupuncture is incredibly safe and gentle when performed by a registered acupuncturist. We completely customize your treatment based on your stage of recovery. Please note that while our clinic's IMS Dry Needling services are not recommended during pregnancy, traditional Prenatal Acupuncture is perfectly safe and highly effective for treating third-trimester swelling, morning sickness, and lower back pain. We also provide specialized pre- and post-operative treatments to support healing and reduce scar tissue pulling after a hysterectomy or other pelvic surgeries 

  • Pelvic health acupuncture is a treatment approach that uses acupuncture and Chinese medicine to support symptoms affecting the pelvis and surrounding systems. This may include pelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, bladder symptoms, painful periods, prolapse-related symptoms, postpartum recovery, menopause-related changes, and hysterectomy recovery. Treatment looks not only at the pelvic symptoms themselves, but also at the nervous system, breathing patterns, digestion, sleep, stress, hormones, and other factors that may be contributing to the overall picture.

  • Yes, acupuncture is generally very safe when performed by a trained and licensed practitioner.

    I use sterile, single-use needles and follow all professional safety guidelines.

  • Yes.

    Acupuncture is a complementary therapy and can be used alongside other forms of care.

    Many women choose to integrate it into their overall support system.

  • Sessions include time to talk about what you’re experiencing, followed by an acupuncture treatment.

    You’ll rest with the needles in place for a period of time, often leaving feeling more relaxed and settled.

  • Experiences vary, but many women report:

    • Feeling more calm or grounded
    • Improved sleep
    • Subtle shifts in energy or mood

    Changes often happen gradually over time.

  • If you are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from your body, or navigating changes that don’t fully make sense, this work may offer a supportive place to begin.

  • Acupuncture may be used as part of a broader treatment plan for pelvic floor dysfunction, especially when symptoms are connected to pain, muscle tension, nervous system dysregulation, stress, or hormonal changes. It can be a supportive option alongside pelvic floor physiotherapy by helping calm the body, reduce guarding, and improve overall regulation and circulation.

  • Many clients seek pelvic health acupuncture for symptoms such as pelvic pain, bladder urgency or frequency, menstrual pain, or chronic tension in the pelvis and lower abdomen. Treatment is individualized and aims to support the body in reducing pain, improving circulation, easing muscular tension, and addressing the broader patterns that may be contributing to symptoms.

  • No. Pelvic health acupuncture does not involve an internal pelvic exam or internal treatment. Treatment is entirely external and may include acupuncture points on the abdomen, low back, sacrum, hips, legs, and, when appropriate, the external tissues of the pelvic floor. If treatment near the pelvic floor is clinically relevant, it will always be discussed with you beforehand, used only with your consent, and approached with your comfort, privacy, and nervous system safety in mind.

  • Yes. Pelvic health acupuncture can work very well alongside pelvic floor physiotherapy. It is often used as a complementary treatment to support pain reduction, nervous system regulation, recovery, circulation, and whole-body regulation while you continue your physiotherapy care.

  • Yes acupuncture can be a supportive part of hysterectomy preparation and recovery. Treatment may help with nervous system regulation, pain, tension, circulation, rest, digestion, and the broader physical and emotional transition that can come with surgery. Care is always adapted to your stage of healing and any other treatment or rehabilitation you are receiving.

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