Acupuncture
Personalized Natural Relief for Pain, Stress, Sleep, and Digestive Health
If you are a busy professional trying to manage chronic pain, poor sleep, digestive issues, or stress, acupuncture may help your body restore balance and function naturally.
At Whole Person Health, acupuncture is performed by a physician with advanced training in structural acupuncture, allowing you to receive treatment within a medically informed, integrative care environment. We are dedicated to providing personalized acupuncture treatments designed to alleviate pain, reduce stress, and faciliate natual healing.
Many patients seek acupuncture after trying medications or other treatments without lasting relief. Others choose it because they want a natural, whole-body approach to healing.
Whether used as a stand-alone therapy or as part of a personalized functional medicine plan, acupuncture can support your body’s ability to regulate pain, calm the nervous system, and promote healing. Embrace a holistic approach to well-being and discover how our compassionate services can enhance your quality of life right here in Stoughton.
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What Acupuncture Can Help.
Many of our patients come to acupuncture when they feel overworked, depleted, or stuck with ongoing symptoms that interfere with daily life.
Often patients will come to us as a “last resort.” Usually patients turn to acupuncture after trying medications, medical procedures, and even surgery and not getting the relief they need. They have already spent a lot of money and time in the process of trying to find relief.
In many cases, at Whole Person Health, our patients find a measure of relief, while some even find total relief with acupuncture. Most of our patients are very happy with the results, and they often say they wish they had tried acupuncture first.
“Who Is This Approach For?”
In our clinic, acupuncture is often used to support patients with :
Chronic Pain
Acupuncture may help reduce inflammation, relax muscle tension, and support the body’s natural pain-regulation systems.
Common concerns include:
• Neck and shoulder pain
• Back pain and sciatica
• Joint pain and arthritis
• Headaches and migraines
• Repetitive strain injuries
Stress and Burnout
The nervous system is subjected to enormous demands in modern professional life.
Acupuncture can help regulate the stress response, promoting a shift from “fight-or-flight” toward a more balanced, restorative state.
Patients often report:
• Feeling calmer and more grounded
• Improved resilience to stress
• Better focus and emotional balance
Sleep Issues
Poor sleep can affect nearly every aspect of health.
Acupuncture treatments often support:
- Falling asleep more easily
- Staying asleep through the night
- Waking feeling more refreshed
Digestive Issues
Acupuncture may support digestive function and gut-brain communication.
Patients commonly seek care for:
• Bloating and indigestion
• Irritable bowel symptoms
• Sluggish digestion
• Metabolic imbalance
What Makes Our Acupuncture Different?
Acupuncture at Whole Person Health is unique because it is delivered within an integrative physician-guided care model.
Physician-Led Integrative Care
Treatment is provided by Dr. Johnson, a physician with advanced training in integrative structural acupuncture. This allows acupuncture to be safely integrated with broader medical and functional medicine strategies when appropriate, such as dietary changes, lifestyle modifications, and other therapeutic interventions that address the underlying causes of health issues.
Root-Cause Approach
For patients with more complex health concerns, acupuncture can be combined with:
• Functional medicine testing
• Nutritional and lifestyle support
• Targeted herbal therapies
This approach focuses not only on symptom relief but also on addressing underlying imbalances.
Calm Healing Environment
Appointments take place in a quiet, supportive setting designed to allow the body and nervous system to settle and heal.
Many patients describe their sessions as the most relaxing part of their week.
What to Expect During Your Acupuncture Visit
Initial Visit – $180
Your first acupuncture visit includes:
- A detailed intake and health history
- Review of your symptoms and goals
- Structural acupuncture assessment
- Development of a personalized treatment plan
- Your first acupuncture treatment
- Total time: ~60 minutes
Appointments are designed to provide both initial support and a longer-term healing strategy, which includes assessing the patient’s response to treatment and adjusting the plan as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
Follow-Up Visits – $120
Follow-up sessions monitor progress toward your treatment goals. Care packages are available for patients benefiting from a structured plan, including multiple follow-up visits, personalized therapy sessions, and ongoing assessments. This option will be discussed during your visit.
Payment Information
This is a self-pay, cash-based practice, allowing us to focus on personalized care rather than insurance restrictions and challenges.
We accept:
• Credit or debit card
• HSA / FSA accounts
Superbills can be provided for possible insurance reimbursement, depending on your individual plan.
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Gentle, Comfortable Treatment
Many people hesitate to try acupuncture because they worry about needles.
Your treatment involves gentle, precise placement of ultra-thin acupuncture needles designed to stimulate the body’s healing response while allowing your nervous system to deeply relax.
Most patients experience minimal discomfort and often feel calmer during the session.
In reality:
• Acupuncture needles are extremely thin (much finer than medical injection needles)
• Treatments typically involve minimal discomfort
• Only the smallest number of needles necessary are used
Most patients feel deeply relaxed during treatment, and some even fall asleep during the session.
Integrating Acupuncture with Functional Medicine
For patients with more complex health concerns, acupuncture can be incorporated into a personalized functional medicine program.
This integrative approach may include:
• Advanced lab testing
• Nutritional therapy
• Gut health protocols
• Hormonal balance strategies
• Lifestyle medicine
Acupuncture can play an important role in supporting the nervous system and healing capacity while deeper root-cause work is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does acupuncture hurt?
Most patients feel little to no discomfort. The needles used are extremely thin and treatments are designed to be gentle and relaxing.
How many treatments will I need?
This depends on your condition and health goals. Some patients notice improvement within a few sessions, while others benefit from a short series of treatments, typically ranging from four to twelve sessions depending on the severity of their condition and individual response to therapy. Most patients begin to notice improvements within the first 3–5 treatments, depending on the condition being addressed.
Is acupuncture safe?
When performed by a properly trained professional using sterile techniques, acupuncture is considered very safe.
Can acupuncture be combined with other treatments?
Yes. Acupuncture can often complement conventional medical care as well as functional medicine therapies.
Do you accept insurance?
The clinic operates on a cash-based model and is not part of insurance networks. However, we provide superbills which may allow for reimbursement depending on your plan.
Can I use my HSA or FSA?
Yes. Most patients are able to use HSA or FSA accounts for acupuncture treatments.
Is acupuncture part of functional medicine care?
It can be, but it is not required. Some patients come only for acupuncture, while others incorporate it into a comprehensive functional medicine program.
Is there anything I need to do before receiving an acupuncture treatment?
Yes, the following suggestions will help you get the maximum benefits from your treatment.
Maintain good personal hygiene to reduce the possibility of bacterial infection. In order to prevent loss, do not wear jewelry.
Wear loose clothing. Women should not wear one-piece dresses.
Avoid wearing tight stockings.
Avoid treatment when excessively fatigued, hungry, full, emotionally upset, or shortly after sex.
Is there anything I need to do while receiving acupuncture?
Relaxation is something that cannot be overemphasized.
If you experience dizziness, nausea, cold sweat, shortness of breath, or faintness during treatment this is known as needle shock. Immediately inform your practitioner and they will withdraw the needles.
Needle shock is primarily due to anxiety in first-time patients. It rarely happens if you are lying down while being treated. Feel free to let your practitioner know of any pain or burning sensations experienced during acupuncture or moxibustion. If you find acupuncture or electro-acupuncture unbearable at any point during treatment, be sure to speak up so that the proper adjustments can be made. Do not change your position or move suddenly.
What can I expect after treatment?
You may experience an immediate total or partial relief of your pain or other symptoms. This relief may last or some of the pain may return. In a few cases, the pain may seem even worse. This is called the rebound effect. By the next day, the pain can be expected to gradually improve. Often the most dramatic results are experienced in the first treatment. However, you should see further incremental improvement after each subsequent treatment. In a few cases, there may be no immediate relief only to experience the pain diminish over the next couple of days.
Start Your Healing Process
If you are struggling with pain, sleep problems, digestive concerns, or chronic stress, acupuncture may offer a supportive and natural path forward.
Appointments are available at our South Shore clinic in Stoughton, Massachusetts.