Acupuncture
Fine, single-use needles placed at a small set of points on the arms, legs, back and ears, with time before and after to talk.
Women in perimenopause and menopause usually come for the things that are keeping them up, wearing them out or catching them off guard: hot flashes, broken sleep, a short fuse, aching joints. Some come because their doctor suggested it, and some because they want one more thing to try beside what they already do.
What a visit is like, in order
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Step 1: We talk first
About 20 minutes on how you are sleeping, what your days are like and what you take.
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Step 2: We look at your tongue and feel your pulse
Anahit uses both to plan the points. This is a pattern assessment, not a medical test.
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Step 3: You rest while the needles are in
You lie on the table, covered by a blanket, for about 25 minutes. A bell is within reach.
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Step 4: We plan the next visits together
A short plan, a few things to try at home and a clear line on when to call your doctor.
What you may feel afterward
Most people feel calm, a little sleepy or both. Some feel a light ache where a needle was. A small mark or a dot of blood is possible, and it fades.
Drink water, eat something and plan a quiet hour if you can. Tell us at the next visit how the days and nights went.
Tell us first
Anahit asks about each of these before she starts. Say yes to any that fit.
Pregnancy
Tell us if you are pregnant or might be. Some points are left alone, and we plan the visit around it.
Blood thinners
Tell us about any blood thinner or a bleeding disorder. It changes how we place needles and how long we press afterward.
A pacemaker
Tell us if you have a pacemaker or another implant. We do not use electrical stimulation with one.
Lymph nodes removed
If lymph nodes were removed on one side, we keep needles out of that arm or leg.
Medicines and supplements
Bring a list of everything you take, including hormone therapy, so we know what your doctor has in place.
Nerves about needles
Say so early. We can start with fewer needles, go slowly or begin with ear seeds, and you can stop at any point.
How many visits, and what this does not do
Anahit suggests a short run of visits, usually weekly at first, and checks in with you along the way. She tells you honestly if it is not doing what you hoped. People respond differently, and she does not promise a result.
What it does not do, and when to see a doctor instead
Acupuncture does not replace your doctor, your tests or your medicines, and it is not hormone therapy. It does not explain a symptom that needs a medical look.
If something is new, severe or worrying, see your doctor first. For chest pain, trouble breathing or heavy bleeding, call 911.
Book a first visit
Fees are explained on one page, with an estimate before your first visit.