Richard A. Covello, L.Ac., AcupunctureConnecticut.com                                                                                                  
 





Acupuncture treatments are enjoyable, relaxing, safe, and extremely effective in the treatment of many common medical conditions. Please call us to schedule an appointment for acupuncture, as we would be happy to answer all your questions. After scheduling an appointment please print and complete the first visit form. Richard A. Covello, L.Ac., is a graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and the State University of New York Center at Binghamton. He is Board Certified by the National Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Answer: A good rule of thumb is if you feel 25% improvement after one treatment then four visits will be required. A 50% improvement after the first visit then you will probably require two or three treatments. In the unusual event, you only feel a 10% improvement after one office visit then ten treatments will be required. Answer: Most of the acupuncture points for colds are on the upper body. When a needle is inserted into the body, your immune system is redirected to the needle. Since most colds are acquired by touching your nose, eyes, mouth, and ears. Directing your immune system toward the colds entry point helps your body defend and defeat the virus or bacteria. Now this is a very simplistic explanation but it can server as a starting point for your understanding of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Answer: One of the ways acupuncture works, is to start a sequence of events that occurs naturally when the body is injured. When an injury occurs, a patient usually experiences PAIN, REDNESS, SWELLING, and STIFFNESS at the location of the injury. This is how your body keeps you from moving around when it is attempting to fix an injury. Remember you are a self-healing organism and that is the power behind the miracle of life and how acupuncture works to resolve neuromuscular injuries. Answer: Our practice is designed to be affordable for all members of our community. After scheduling your appointment, please print and complete the first visit form found on this web site. Thank you for visiting Back to Health of Branford, your source for Medical, Chiropractic, Naturopathic, Massage and Acupuncture in Connecticut (CT). How much does it cost? 3) How can you fix a persons elbow problem when they had the problem for ten years? 2) How does acupuncture treat common colds? 1) How many treatments do I need?