We hear a lot of questions about needles at Common Ground Wellness Louisville Acupuncture Clinic. People are often curious about how many needles are used in acupuncture treatment. At our practice, we try to use as few needles as possible to create the desired effect. Depending on the number of complaints and the severity, how many needles are used in acupuncture is going to vary…

As a general guideline, Common Ground Wellness Louisville Acupuncture Clinic starts patients out getting treatments once per week until your symptoms stabilize.  Clients with symptoms more severe, such as a pain level of 7 out of 10 or higher, may need to get acupuncture treatments twice a week until the pain level decreases…

I recommend beginning acupuncture treatment as far in advance of your in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure as possible, with at least three months being the ideal. This allows us time to prepare your body to produce the best quality eggs and uterine lining…

With roots dating back centuries, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture have been used to boost fertility rates and boost overall well-being for many couples. Mounting scientific evidence also proves that acupuncture and TCM positively impact reproductive health by many measures.

You’re likely here right now because you’re ready to experience greater physical or emotional health. Maybe you struggle with chronic aches and pains, you’re finding it difficult to turn your mind off and deeply relax in your life, or your metabolism just isn’t what it used to be. Maybe you could use more energy, joy, and balance in your daily life…

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine needles, about the size of an eyelash, into very specific points on the body. Depending on the patient and the condition being treated, the number of needles inserted varies. The procedure is usually quite painless, although there is generally some sensation involved…

What to expect during your first acupuncture session, from intake, to what the needles are like, to what you may feel like afterwards.

Among the most frequently asked questions we hear, people often ask what conditions can be treated by acupuncture. Acupuncture is an effective treatment for many conditions. At Common Ground Wellness Louisville Acupuncture Clinic, our experience is that acupuncture is effective 80% of the time.