Care
Acupuncture
Fine, single-use needles placed at a few points on the arms, legs, back or ears while you rest.
Acupuncture is a form of care from traditional Chinese medicine. Your acupuncturist asks about your training, your sleep and how you feel, then chooses a small number of points with you.
Who usually comes
Runners in the middle of a training block
Climbers after a trip or a hard project
Cyclists with long weeks in the saddle
A visit
What a visit is like, in order
- 01
Step 1: We talk
About 15 minutes about your calendar, your week and what you hope for.
- 02
Step 2: You settle in
A padded table, shorts or sleeves rolled up, and a blanket if you like.
- 03
Step 3: The needles
A few thin needles. You may feel a pinch or a dull ache, then rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
- 04
Step 4: A plan
Before you leave, we say what we did and what we suggest next. You decide.
Good to know
Before and after
What you may feel afterward
Many people feel relaxed or sleepy. Mild soreness or light bruising at a point can happen. Drink water and keep the rest of the day easy.
Tell us first
Pregnancy, blood thinners or a bleeding disorder, a pacemaker or other implanted device, lymph node removal, or a fear of needles. We adjust, or suggest other care.
How many visits
Your acupuncturist suggests a plan around your training on the first visit. It is a suggestion, not a promise, and results vary. You can change it or stop at any time.
What it does not do, and when to see a doctor
It does not replace your doctor, your physical therapist or emergency care. See a doctor first for sudden severe pain, chest pain, new weakness or numbness, a joint that gives way, or loss of bladder or bowel control. In an emergency, call 911.
Questions about acupuncture?
Ask us before you book. We explain each visit's fee before it starts.