Welcome to Golden Hour!
Please eat something before your acupuncture treatment. When coming to a chair treatment for acupuncture, please wear loose clothing that can be rolled up so that the acupuncturist can access your feet, knees, and arms.
Frequently Asked Questions:
> What is Acupuncture and what does it do?
The practice of acupuncture is the medicine of the everyday and thus, a way of life. It is the ancient technique of releasing and aligning energy as it flows through the body, spirit and the earth and ebbs and flows with the change of seasons. An acupuncture session is a relaxing, pain-free experience that often results in a short nap. During your session, tiny needles will stimulate and unblock energy meridians along the body so that this energy may flow freely. This flowing energy is both healing and invigorating, a general boost to the body’s own resources. Acupuncture is a preventative as well as a curative, and its effects are cumulative.
> What can acupuncture help me with?
We are not lying when we say: everything. Aside from helping you feel relaxed, energized and beautiful, acupuncture can help you live longer, think clearer, alleviate physical pain and mental anguish and quell insomnia and depression. If you would like to see an acupuncturist about a medical issue we will happily refer you to a local practitioner.
> What is TCM?
TCM, or TEAM, is Traditional Chinese Medicine, or Traditional East Asian Medicine — the ancient practice of cultivating total and complete states of health and well-being through specific methods based on the laws of nature. TCM focuses mainly on the flow of Qi, or energy, that may become blocked or stagnant due to states of imbalance. Some of the methods TCM employs to maintain this balance are Acupuncture, Acupressure, and herbal therapies. TCM teaches you how to live a life of balance, wellness and harmony.
> What is Moxa?
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy which consists of burning dried mugwort (moxa) over particular acupuncture points and meridians on the body. Moxa is used to strengthen the immune system, to warm the body and to bring more qi and blood flow to an area.
> What is Cupping?
Cupping is an ancient healing technique which involves placing glass, plastic, or bamboo jars on the skin to relieve pain, release toxins, or soothe chronic pain. The cups are filled with a flammable substance and lit in order to remove the oxygen from inside the cup. This creates a vacuum effect, and the cups are then placed on the skin. The vacuum effect tugs gently on the skin, opening the pores, stimulating and balancing the flow of blood and balancing and realigning the flow of Qi. Cups are usually left on the skin for five to ten minutes and are often adjusted during the session to address the affected area. Cupping is not painful but often leaves a small mark where the blood flow has been stimulated. These marks usually disappear within a couple of days.
> Does Golden Hour take insurance?
Golden Hour does not take insurance but we can print out your receipt for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
> Do the needles hurt, what if I have a fear of needles?
No. Some people say they feel like a small pinch when inserted. Usually acupuncture elicits a state of deep relaxation and often results in a nap. We use very thin acupuncture needles at Golden Hour - not much thicker than a strand of hair. Mindful breathing while receiving acupuncture can be a huge help with easing fear of needles. We like this version of Viloma breath: Inhale fully through your nose into your chest and belly, pause at the top and then release 1/3 of your breath out your nose, pause, release the 2/3 of your breath out your nose, pause, then release the last 1/3. Repeat as many times as needed. (This breath is also great for quieting your mind and helping fall asleep at night).. If you have a fear of needles, let your practitioner know at the begining of your treatment. If you feel clausterphobic with needles, We can also give you a bell to ring to let the practitioner know that you are ready to have your needles removed if you become uncomfortable while resting with them.
> Why get acupuncture if I'm feeling healthy?
We believe acupuncture is preventative medicine! Come in when you are feeling good to help stay feeling good. Our Private treatments are meant to be monthly or bi-monthly sessions through the seasons to help physical and emotional well-being. Custom Treatments, massages and facials can be as often as needed. We like to think of the chair treatments as "tune-ups" these sessions can be weekly or as often as needed to help you maintain a calm mind and help you build immunity as well as address minor imbalances.