About Acupuncture

FAQ
Peoples Organization of Community Acupuncture
Acupuncture can be used effectively for many conditions -- The most common reasons people see an acupuncturist are:

  • Allergies                                     Infertility
  • Anxiety                                        Knee Pain
  • Depression                                 Low Back/Hip Pain
  • Digestive Disorders                   Neck/Shoulder Pain
  • Headaches/Migraines              Sleep Difficulties 
We are back in the office!!! We have missed all of you and hope that you are doing well!

We’ll be doing modified hours and days to keep everyone safe as we navigate how the next few weeks go.

If you have been sick or around anyone that has been sick please stay home. If you are exhibiting any symptoms such as Fever, Chills, Shortness of Breath, Cough, or Diarrhea, please stay home. 

Some housekeeping that needs to be covered:

  • We will provide hand sanitizer at the door to be used before you come in.
  • Masks must be worn while at the front desk area and during acupuncture treatments. 
  • Please leave personal items in your car.
  • If someone is traveling with you we ask that they stay outside.
  • The only chairs available for acu-napping will be the corner chairs as to abide by the 6 ft distance rule.
  • No walks-ins please.
  • Scheduling online or by phone to prevent lingering in the reception would be favorable.
  • Please come to your appointment on time or cancel with ample notice as it is a limited schedule and we have blocked off more time to provide for extra cleaning and limited exposure. 

What you can expect from us:
  • The practitioner will wear a mask while needling. 
  • Sheets will be changed in between each patient. 
  • There will be a limited amount of patients in the office at one time. If you don’t feel comfortable being in the community room with 1 or 2 people please let us know and we will book you in the private room if available. 
  • Surfaces will be cleaned throughout the day. 
  • Air purifying essential oils will be diffused.
  • We will be running UV-C air purifiers throughout the day as well. 

Please let us know if you have any questions regarding our new policies. We look forward to keeping everyone healthy and safe!


COVID-19 Information For Our Patients:
As medical professionals we try to follow the correct information from the right resources so we can pass on this knowledge and answer questions with facts vs misinformation so that it doesn’t lead to fear. We want to ensure that you can take the proper precautions to safeguard your health and the well-being of our community.

A few things that we will be implementing at our clinic: 

  • If you have a fever or feel ill please stay at home!
  • If you have been traveling please keep in mind that you can be asymptomatic for a few days before actually showing signs of illness.
  • When patients enter the clinic they should sanitize/wash their hands.
  • We encourage everyone to maintain at least 6 feet apart. So choose a seat that isn’t right next to someone else. We will do our best to schedule things that way.
  • We will be changing sheets after each patient.
  • All surfaces are being wiped down with clorox wipes throughout the day. 
  • Essential oils that kill viruses and clean the air will be diffused at the end of each shift.

Things you should keep in mind:
  • Make a plan for you and your family.
  • Get scripts filled, especially if you have any or are prone to respiratory issues. 
  • Have supplements on hand to take if you start feeling sick.
  • Keep yourself at home to wait out the incubation period. That could be anywhere from 2-27 days.
  • If you get worse call your doctor or local health dept. 
  • Wash hands up to 5x per day. This reduces chance of respiratory infections by 16-21%.
  • Eat seasonal whole foods, cut out sugar, exercise and get some sunshine!

We understand the concerns regarding the unknown and like many small business owners, we recognize how this can affect all of our lives. Let’s do the best we can to stay healthy and ride this thing out!

Here are a few suggestions for supplements. If you have any questions about what herbs or supplements to take please call and set up a consultation. If you have autoimmune conditions please consult with your provider before taking any immune boosting supplements as they may set your system into overdrive and make you feel worse.
Anti-Viral Support:
L-Lysine 1,000-3,000 mg per day
Beta Glucan - as directed
Colostrum - as directed
Reishi - as directed
Oscillicoccinum - as directed
Immune Support:
Probiotic
Zinc
Vitamin C 
Colloidal Silver
Olive Leaf Extract
Oil of Oregano (This is not the same as oregano essential oil. Do not take oregano essential oil internally)
Garlic
TCM Food recommendations:
Congee
Bone Broth
Ginger and Green Tea
Pears
Honey

  • At the onset of a cold foods like garlic, ginger, cinnamon, onion, green onion, leeks, squashes (acorn, butternut, pumpkin, etc.) Think grandmas chicken noodle soup. Things that are nourishing and warming.
  • If you have a fever and sore throat (usually the next phase of a cold) so more cooling foods: Green, peppermint or chrysanthemum tea, banana, pears, strawberry (great for lung issues), seaweed (kelp), spinach, watercress, daikon radish, barley, amaranth.
  • If the cold has now gone into the chest and you have a lot of phlegm (dampness) more bitter/cooling foods: bok choy, bitter melon, cabbage, celery, watermelon, kiwi, papaya, cucumber, zucchini, lemon water. 
  • Avoid Sugar, Dairy, Breads, Fried/Greasy, Alcohol, raw and cold foods. 


We have some of these supplements in stock as well as Chinese herbs that are specific for upper respiratory and flu like conditions. Juice Plus is another great way to get (whole food) fruits and veggies in as well. Please let us know if we can assist in any way.   
Be Well,

Susie & Monica


Some resources that may be helpful:

www.health.harvard.edu
www.worldometers.info
www.cidrap.umn.edu