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New patient: We currently have a waitlist for New Patients. Please call the office to be put on the list. Click here to request a free phone consultation to find out if we are a good fit and get your questions answered. If you would like to move forward, your first in person session will be scheduled during the phone consultation.

Existing patients: Click here to request an appointment and select return visit. Then choose from the available days/times. 

If you run into any problems, give the office a call at 919-561-6858

First, we discuss your current health complaint and wellness goals. Next, you lay on a massage table and your practitioner will do some quick assessments like feeling the pulse in your wrist and taking a peek at your tongue. Then the acupuncture points are swabbed with alcohol and needles placed. Finally, the best part is you RELAXING with no distractions, letting the acupuncture do its work!

For return visits typically you’ll be in the office for about 1 hour total. The first visit may take a bit longer so budget 1 hour and 15 minutes of time.

Our goal is always to get you feeling better as fast as possible! There are many variables that go into answering this question including severity and duration of a condition.  

For example, if you’ve had a condition for many years, it’s going to take more treatments than if you threw your back out last week. Typically, within 8-12 treatments patients have noticeable improvement. Then we modify the treatment plan based on your results and treatment goals. After the initial evaluation, your practitioner can usually give a better idea of what kind of time frame is reasonable.

Wear loose comfortable clothing that can easily roll up to your elbow and knee without being restrictive. Avoid one piece dresses, skinny jeans or tight pants that can’t be rolled up comfortably. Or bring a change of clothes like loose athletic pants or shorts.

Nothing except show up. Drink some water and have a little snack before you come in. Afterwards there are no real limitations except it is usually advised to avoid vigorous exercise (like crossfit or running) after treatment. Your practitioner will give you specific advice for your case as needed.

Acupuncture is a comprehensive ancient medical system that uses tiny painless needles to stimulate the body. Stimulating specific points causes both a local response at the needling site as well as activation of neurotransmitters in the brain. Neuroimaging studies with MRI’s have shown that different areas of the brain are activated when stimulating acupuncture points. This gentle stimulation relaxes the body and mind, releases muscle tension, alleviates pain, and increases circulation.

NO! Sometimes people are nervous the first time and after they get acupuncture, they’re like “hey, that was no big deal.” Remember, it’s only new the first time, so don’t let fear hold you back from feeling better.

Yes. Acupuncture needles are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are sterile and one-time-use. We are certified in clean needle technique.

We treat people, not diseases! You are so much more than lab tests and numbers on paper. Even if you’ve seen a variety of different healthcare providers with limited success, we do our best to help you reach your health goals and get relief as naturally as possible. Take advantage of the free 15 minute phone consultation to see if we are a good fit for you.

We specialize in adults 18 years old and up. We do not treat pediatrics.

There is no one size fits all approach and Dr. Tory is skilled at many different holistic modalities. An integrative perspective is taken to find the solutions that work best for you. Acupuncture is used in every treatment, but may be combined with other techniques when clinically relevant to maximize results including:

• Acupuncture: Acupuncture is the foundation of every treatment.

• Essential oils/aromatherapy: The use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils for therapeutic purposes (inhaled or applied to the body).

• Herbs and Supplements: Herbal medicine aids in the healing process from the inside out using plants and botanicals in carefully mixed formulas. This is different from what you can buy over-the-counter, you have to be a licensed practitioner to dispense Chinese Herbal formulas. When appropriate, supplements may also be recommended to support your body's healing. 

• Stones and Crystals: May be placed on or around the body to enhance treatments.

• Mind-Body: We can never truly separate the mind from the body so as part of our holistic system, we may offer suggestions for meditation, breathing techniques, and various mindfulness practices.

• Reiki: A healing technique to activate the natural healing process of the body to promote physical and emotional well-being.

• Cupping: A technique where a glass cup is suctioned to the body for a few minutes to increase circulation and decrease pain. You’ve probably seen round “cupping” marks on olympic athletes. 

• Gua Sha: Dermal friction therapy applied to places like the neck, back and shoulders to increase circulation and decrease pain. 

• Moxibustion: A form of heat therapy in which dried plant materials called "moxa" are held near the surface of the skin to warm it.

• Qi Gong: Coordinated movement and breathing exercises to increase energy and mobility, and decrease stress.

• Tuina: TCM therapeutic massage and bodywork.

• Diet and Lifestyle: In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), food is viewed as medicine and an important tool to treat illness and maintain health.

No, our holistic approach is an integrated one that won’t interfere with advice given by your doctor.

Keeping patients and staff safe is our priority. We follow the current state and local guidelines for COVID-19 including:

• Follow local guidelines for mask wearing

• Regularly clean common areas including waiting room, bathroom, and high touch surfaces throughout the day

• Stagger the schedule so there is minimal overlap of people in the waiting room

• Thoroughly clean of each treatment room between patients

• Use disposable paper on the treatment tables (changed after each patient)

• Run a Hepa filter with UV light in each treatment room and waiting room

• Practitioner washes hands before and after every treatment 

• Hand sanitizer readily available throughout the office

• If a patient has a fever, any possible COVID-19 symptoms, suspects they have been exposed, are awaiting test results, have been told to quarantine etc. they are required to cancel their appointment and reschedule for a later date with no late cancellation fees

 Have more questions?

We want you to be with the practitioner and healing modalities that are right for you. If acupuncture and holistic medicine is new to you, take advantage of the free 15 minute phone consultation to get your questions answered and find out if we are a good fit.