East 2 West - Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Greatest Decision to relieve my neck, back pain, and lingering headache!

This is the first time I've ever done acupuncture or cupping and it was quite the experience.

Step 1: Fill out a pain leaflet for assessment

Step 2: Talk to the acupuncturist and go over the longevity of pain and occurance in designated room

Step 3: proceed with the prescribed method of treatment

Mine was the following: acupuncture & cupping

Step 4: acupuncture - after application of needles rested for 15min

My experience:
The acupuncture was not bad at all (I have a slight phobia of needles) and after the initial puncture you really can't feel the needle, but of course it is there. It was relaxing when they placed the heating lamp over the area the needles were on and it really felt as if there were no needles at all during that time.
*a bell was given during the rest time in case any discomfort arose

Step 5: cupping method - after application of cups rested for 10 min

My experience:
The first cups we're placed on my neck and then the cups proceeded to be placed down my back. It felt like someone was pinching you at first but then after it doesn't hurt as much.

Step 6: Finale
A slight massage was given on my scalp since I did go in for a headache. After redressing and slowly getting up the overall time was from 10:40am - 11:55 (roughly over an hour).

*Was informed that the areas that we're darker we're areas where the blood was blocked and was not circulating well* (mine was definitely in my neck)

Walked to the front desk and paid. Also a health treatment plan was recommended and cost was also disclosed.

Overall thoughts:
I loved the customer service from Antonio and as well as his partner Ema(not sure I got that correct, sorry). I felt very comfortable and relaxed. Small conversation was good since it took my mind off the thought of the pain, Antonio is very down to earth and pleasant to speak with. I would DEFINITELY come back again and would recommend anyone to there services!