Frequently Asked Questions

All the needles that we use are made of surgical grade stainless steel and are individually wrapped and factory sanitized. All needles are also single use and are safely disposed after they are used so you will never have a needle re-used on you.

Before your appointment please eat at least 30 min to an hour before hand as this will help if you are nervous or could experience some mild nausea at the thought of needles. Also, it is a good idea to wear loose fitting clothes as this will help with accessing the points without needing to get undressed.  If you need clothing removed for better access you will be covered by a draping cloth with only the necessary area visible to give treatment

Yes, Acuflow Wellness is registered with Blue Cross and Veterans Affairs along with any other company that covers acupuncture treatments. Remember to check your policy and make sure they cover acupuncture.  We do not do direct billing so you would need to submit your receipts to your provider.

One of the most intriguing reasons people consider acupuncture is the lack of side effects that commonly come with pharmaceutical medications.  While this is true, it does not mean acupuncture is completely risk free when it comes to side effects.  Some of the most common side effects people experience are nausea and fainting or possible light bruising. While most of the time these issues come down to the specific patient and their predisposition to dizziness or bruising these risks can be minimized by finding a qualified and trained acupuncturist that you feel comfortable with.

First we will sit down with you and you will have the opportunity to explain the history of your condition and how it is affecting your life. We will ask questions related to your issue and lifestyle and work with you to figure out a symptomology and pattern of illness. At this point we will discuss a treatment plan and how I would like to address your concerns and if you agree to the plan we will move on to the treatment. It would consist of us placing the needles and then letting you rest with the needles in for 30 min. We will check on you throughout the 30 minutes, but most patients find this a good time to close their eyes and have a nap. After which, I will remove the needles and check on how everything went at which point your treatment is done.

This depends on what we are treating since some complicated issues will need more treatments than a simple issue. A general round of treatments is 6-10 sessions and some people require a couple rounds of treatment and others could be only 2 or 3 sessions. This would be something that we discuss at the first treatment.

I (Adam Slamang) graduated from PCU College of Holistic Medicine in Burnaby BC in 2018, Through 2019 I trained and graduated from the full Balance Method Certificate program at Langara University In Vancouver BC. I am a licensed member of the CTCMPAO (College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario) and I am an active member of the Association of Registered Acupuncturists of Prince Edward Island.