Frequently Asked Questions



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​What does a typical treatment session look like?

Initial Evaluation flow: (45-55 mins):
  • An in-depth medical history, looking at past diagnoses, imaging results, present chief complaints
  • Physical exam, which may include posture, range of motion, joint assessment, muscle assessment, and other clinical tests
  • Counterstrain Cranial Scan diagnosis 
  • Discussion about findings, patient's goals, practitioner's goals, and treatment plan
  • Fascial Counterstrain method to release the restrictions we've identified. This includes palpation of tender points 
  • Acupuncture therapy to improve the body's Qi flow and optimize healing
  • Ergonomic instructions, home exercise program, or lifestyle counseling to maintain gains achieved during the treatment session

Follow-up treatment flow (45-55 mins): 
  • Discussion about on-going issues, new developments, and improvements
  • Clinical assessment of improvements in range of motion, functional mobility, etc
  • Counterstrain Cranial Scan diagnosis
  • 20-30 mins of Fascial Counterstrain treatment 
  • 25-30 mins of Acupuncture treatment
  • Ergonomics review, home exercise program review, or lifestyle counseling to maintain gains achieved during the treatment session

What to expect after a treatment:
  • Manual treatment releases restrictions that have been stuck, resulting in inflammation, toxins and metabolic waste released for the body to process.  Acupuncture treatment allows you to use your body's own energy to heal. With this combination of therapy, you may experience symptoms such as soreness, body ache, mild flu-like symptoms, or fatigue that may last 1-3 days after a treatment. 
  • Steps to take after a treatment to maximize healing:
    1. No strenuous exercises for at least for 12 hours afterwards. REST! Walking and light stretching permitted. 
    2. Hydrate with room temperature or warmer water.
    3. Eat nutritious, colorful, cooked, whole foods. Heavy on the veggies. Light on the meats, dairy, sugar and processed foods.
    4. Be asleep by 11 pm. This time period is crucial to allow your body to filter out and get rid of inflammation, toxins, and metabolic waste.
  • These steps are important for your body to recover and maintain the gains we have achieved during each treatment. We hope you continue steps 2-4 for lasting wellness!


​What do we treat?

The following is a partial list of conditions treated at InBalance AcuPT. Please contact us if you are not sure if our treatments are suitable for your condition(s).
  • Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
  • ​ACL tears / reconstruction
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Bell’s Palsy
  • Bursitis (all areas)
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Headaches / migraines
  • Joint replacements
  • Knee pain / post operative repairs
  • Low Back Pain
  • Muscle strains / tears 
  • Neck pain
  • Osteoarthritis (all areas)
  • Pain syndrome / Chronic pain / post operative pain
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Post Concussions symptoms
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Rotator cuff tears / repairs
  • RSD / Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
  • Spondylolithesis (slipped / fractured vertebra)
  • Sprained / torn ligaments (all areas)
  • Tendonitis (all areas)
  • Tennis / Golfer's elbow (lateral / medial epicondylitis)
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome​
  • Torticolis
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Trigeminal neuralgia
  • Vertigo (BPPV, unknown, cervicogenic)
  • Whiplash


​How many treatments are needed before experiencing relief?

Most patients will feel relief between 1-8 treatment sessions. Generally we ask clients to come once per week for 5-10 weeks, depending on the severity of your chief complaint.  For many conditions you will notice results right away, and for very complex conditions it may take up to 6 treatments to begin seeing change. 


​How much does it cost?

See Payments, Fees and Policies page


​What is a wellness exam and treatment?

Health is "a complete state of physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." - World Health Organization (WHO), 1948. Staying healthy takes maintenance and constant upkeep. Our bodies are constantly aging, degenerating, exposed to external factors, stress, damaging emotional factors, and what we put into our bodies (diet). A wellness exam with InBalance AcuPT can reveal anatomical restrictions, movement dysfunctions, meridian imbalances and lifestyle mismanagement even before you feel any symptoms.  Wellness treatment is with manual therapy, acupuncture and lifestyle consultation to make sure your health is In Balance! Keeping your health in balance can prevent physical injury, optimize immune system, minimize degeneration, stabilize mood, and contribute to your happiness. Depending on the state of your health, wellness treatment may be required bimonthly, monthly, quarterly, biannually, or annually.  

Schedule your Wellness Treatment today!