Frequently Asked Questions

You can either schedule a short clarity call to see if we are a good fit, or book an initial consultation if you are ready to dive in.

The initial consultation is where we take the time to fully understand your case and map out a clear plan moving forward.

I offer a brief 10-15 minute clarity call to answer questions and determine if we are a good fit.

For a deeper, more personalized approach, I offer a paid initial consultation where we review your full health history and begin building your plan.

If it feels like a good fit, we move forward with a personalized care plan.

This may include a combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine, functional medicine strategies, and lifestyle changes to support your healing over time.

Conventional medicine often focuses on managing symptoms.

My approach focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of what is going on in your body, using a combination of Chinese medicine, functional medicine principles, and lifestyle-based strategies.

Functional medicine is a root-cause approach that looks at how different systems in the body are connected.

It often includes advanced testing, nutrition, and targeted support to help restore proper function rather than simply suppress symptoms.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is an ancient system of medicine that views the body as an interconnected whole.

It focuses on restoring balance through acupuncture, herbal medicine, and lifestyle practices rather than treating isolated symptoms.

Acupuncture uses very fine needles to stimulate specific points on the body.

This helps regulate the nervous system, improve circulation, and support the body's natural healing processes.

This depends on your condition, how long it has been going on, and your level of consistency.

With acupuncture, I typically recommend starting with 2 sessions per week for the first few weeks. Acupuncture works best as a cumulative effect, and consistency upfront helps create faster results.

Every plan is personalized.

Most people start with a more consistent phase of care to build momentum, followed by a maintenance or optimization phase as symptoms improve.

In most cases, yes.

Healing is not just about what happens in the treatment room. We often work on nutrition, sleep, stress regulation, and daily habits to support long-term results.

In many cases, yes.

This may include herbal formulas, supplements, or functional lab testing depending on your specific situation. Everything is discussed with you beforehand.

This is a cash-based practice.

However, I can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. HSA and FSA cards are also accepted.

I primarily work with patients over time through a structured care plan.

This allows us to build momentum and create more lasting results, especially for chronic or complex conditions.

Yes.

For those located in Austin, in-person acupuncture is available as part of your care plan.

Most people are surprised by how gentle it is.

The needles are extremely thin, and many patients feel relaxed or even fall asleep during treatment.