frequently asked questions

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture stimulates the body’s own natural healing mechanisms that work to maintain a state of balance, known at homeostasis.  Our bodies naturally produce a wide variety of pain-relieving substances, anti-inflammatory chemical agents, hormones, immune enhancers and so forth.  Acupuncture helps the body use its own healing resources and processes to naturally heal an illness and/or disease.

Why should I go to Alma Acupuncture and not my other practitioner? 

Adrianne Ortega, is a licensed acupuncturist.  At Alma Acupuncture your acupuncturist has undergone extensive training for four years to become a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist.