How Many Sessions Will I Need?

Short answer: everyone is different and it depends how long you’ve been unwell. But let’s get into the science a little bit to help you understand how acupuncture works…

The brain contains different pathways, called neural pathways.

We create new neural pathways all the time, by doing things repeatedly, like driving to

work or always thinking a certain way. It becomes a habit.

Some habits are good and some aren’t.

Acupuncture stimulates neurotransmitters, which can help to create new neural pathways and help you to create new habits and break old, unwanted habits.

I recommend a course of treatments in the beginning, to try and “break” the habit you’re currently in. Whether this is an emotional or physical habit. This habit can be conscious or unconscious.

The more sessions you have in the beginning, the stronger the pathways become. They become engrained and the body will be able to start healing itself and hopefully maintain balance.

It’s rare that someone will only need one session of acupuncture, or any treatment for that matter. This is because you aren’t giving your body enough help to heal itself.

Nothing is going to be a quick fix, especially if you have been suffering for a long time. Healing is a process, which is why symptoms usually reappear if you aren’t consistent with your treatments or if you only have one session.