Rediscover the power of traditional Chinese medicine with Acupuncture Therapy—a safe, effective, and time-tested healing practice that uses precise needle placement to activate your body’s natural healing mechanisms, relieve pain, restore energetic balance, and promote whole-body wellness.
Understanding This Therapy
How Acupuncture Works and Who It’s For
Acupuncture is a time-tested healing practice from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that uses ultra-fine, sterile needles to stimulate specific points on the body. These points, located along energy pathways (meridians), help restore balance, relieve pain, and activate your body’s natural healing responses.
Is Acupuncture Right for You?
Natural Pain Relief– Effective for arthritis, back and neck pain, migraines, and other chronic pain conditions.
CStress & Anxiety Reduction– Helps regulate mood, lower stress hormones, and promote deep relaxation.
Sleep Support – Improves sleep quality and helps manage insomnia.
Digestive Wellness– Supports healthy gut function and eases IBS, nausea, and appetite issues
Immune Boost – Strengthens resistance to illness and supports recovery.
Hormonal Balance– Supports menstrual health, fertility, and menopause symptom relief.
Energy Enhancement– Restores vitality and combats fatigue.
Addiction Recovery– Reduces cravings and eases withdrawal symptoms.
Our Holistic Method
Why We Include Acupuncture in Our Care Plans
We use acupuncture as part of an integrative approach that supports both symptom relief and root-cause healing.
Whole-Body Healing
Addresses physical, emotional, and energetic imbalances for comprehensive wellness.
Pain and Symptom Management Without Medication
Provides natural relief without the side effects often associated with drugs.
Stress Recovery and Emotional Balance
Helps regulate the nervous system to manage stress, anxiety, and mood changes.
Integration with Other Therapies
Complements medical treatments, lifestyle changes, and nutrition for better outcomes.
Meet Your Specialist
Dr. Bismah Irfan, MD
Dr. Bismah Irfan, MD, is a double board-certified nephrologist and founder of The Kidney Institute, specializing in reversing kidney disease through root-cause, integrative care.
Board-Certified in Internal Medicine & Nephrology
Certified in Functional, Lifestyle & Regenerative Medicine
Founder & CEO, The Kidney Institute
Expert in Kidney Disease Reversal & Precision Diagnostics
We assess your health history, current concerns, and traditional Chinese medicine indicators (including pulse and tongue).
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Your Personalized Treatment Plan
We select specific acupuncture points and protocols tailored to your needs and health goals.
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The Acupuncture Session
Sterile, ultra-fine needles are gently inserted and left for 20–30 minutes while you relax deeply.
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Restoration and Integration
Your body continues healing as energy flow is restored and blockages are released.
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Ongoing Support
Sterile, ultrWe monitor progress, adjust treatments, and may recommend complementary therapies like cupping or herbal medicine.a-fine needles are gently inserted and left for 20–30 minutes while you relax deeply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions About Acupuncture, Answered
How long does a session take?
Initial visits are 60–90 minutes; follow-ups are 45–60 minutes.
Is it safe?
Yes. We use sterile, single-use needles and follow strict safety protocols.
Does it hurt?
Most people feel only a light sensation on insertion, followed by relaxation.
How soon will I notice results?
Some feel relief immediately; chronic issues may need 6–12 sessions.
Can it help with kidney health?
It may support symptom management, improve quality of life, and reduce stress for kidney patients—always as a complement to medical care.