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Acupuncture by Laila Wah

Initial Treatment
Approx. 90 minutes including consultation
$125

Follow - Up Treatments
60 minutes including consultation
$85

30 minutes including consultation
$65

Facial Acupuncture
$95 or $75 w/ any facial treatment
Facial Acupuncture effects the entire body because energy channels pass through the face.

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We Offer a full range of Acupuncture Procedures: Traditional Acupuncture, Facial Acupuncture for Skin Rejuvenation and facial problems such as TMJ, neuralgia, Bell's palsy, Acupuncture for Trauma and Sports Injuries, Acupuncture for Fertility and Women's Health Concerns.

Our Acupuncturist, Laila Wah OMD

Laila Wah OMD is both an Educator and Doctor of Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine for over 30 years, carrying a palette of synergistic-ally powerful tools for healing and transformation - Traditional Acupuncture, Acupuncture Face-Lifts for Skin Rejuvenation, Auricular Therapy (Ear Acupuncture - good for addiction issues), Shiatsu-Massage, Herbology, both Chinese and Western, Dietary and Lifestyle Support. Registered and licensed in the State of Pennsylvania, Wah is recognized as a pioneer in the field. She developed and directed The Gautama Institute for the Healing Arts, Philadelphia's first professional school for training and certification in Shiatsu and Chinese Pharmacopoeia. Using Traditional Acupuncture, Wah is one among few trained persons in the Tri-State area, who offers Cosmetic Rejuvenation Treatments using Acupuncture. Wah received more than ten years of training in Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine. She writes for professional journals and has taught and treated internationally.

Acupuncture Benefits

- Promotes self-esteem and total well-being

- Reduces stress and anxiety

- Retards the aging process and promotes longevity

- Improves your metabolism

- Boosts the immune system and reduces fatigue giving greater stamina

- Decreases ill effects of jet lag, chemicals and drugs

- Clears sinus congestion, colds and flu symptoms

- Reduces sports injuries, trauma and back pain

- Removes pain from headaches and migraines

- Helps regulate the menstrual cycle

- Balances female hormonal life

- Aids digestion, acid reflux

- Promotes improved elimination

- Benefits the eyes, ears

- Increases mental acuity

- Reduces symptoms of TMJ, toothache and teeth grinding

- Changes insomnia patterns, improves sleep

- Helps stabilize mood imbalances (anxiety, depression, PTS)

- Aids the endocrine system

- Useful for smoking cessation and addiction issues

- Good aid for pain management

What is Acupuncture?

Developed in China over 6,000 years ago. Acupuncture is a powerful and complementary modality for health care be it for coping with stress, migraines, back and neck pain, insomnia, fertility issues, regulating menses, or dealing with menopause, pain management, sports injuries, pre and post operative care, trauma and emotional angst, or just for a 'tune-up'. It is a tool for dealing with a full range of acute and chronic conditions as well as maintaining good health!

Acupuncture is both a scientific system of diagnosis, and a treatment for acute and chronic disorders. The word means "needle piercing", yet there is no piercing such as that created by hypodermic needles. The action is more a 'treading' motion. Thin gauged, sterile, disposable needles are placed in 'empirical points' (acu) along specific meridians called 'energy channels' which correspond to organs of the body and their specific energetic and organic functions, at a very shallow depth (1/32 of an inch - just enough to stand up). The needles are 38 gauge, have approximate thickness of two or three strands of human hair. These are placed on the body, and possibly the face, head and neck. The standard needle length used is 1 inch for body areas, and 1/2 inch for face, ears, and thin skinned areas. Needles are left in place for 30 to 60 minutes; usually front and back are treated in one session.

Point selections vary from treatment to treatment, and selection will depend upon protocol and diagnosis. A variety of points may be selected for stimulation, such as the ears, face, neck, abdomen, back, feet, hands, arms, but may not all be included in one treatment session.

What to Expect in a Treatment

At your initial visit, after a review of your medical history, along with classical diagnostic protocols, points and complementary therapies are selected which best suit your condition and constitution.Traditional Acupuncture may be given with suggestion for herbs or nutritional support. Emphasis is placed upon educating you in the variety of ways that you can assist your healing process. Your lifestyle roots your choice for wellness.

Does Acupuncture Hurt?

No, because the needles are so thin and delicate. The needles may 'prick' a little, but there is no major discomfort compared to hypodermic injections, body piercing and tattooing. Most patients become so relaxed that they fall asleep! Endorphins are released from the brain and enter into the bloodstream. One feels calm, peaceful, a sense of well-being infuses your mind and body.