Saam acupuncture
Saam is a Korean style of acupuncture with few needles and a lot of attention. We read your pulse at both wrists, choose a small set of points, mostly below the elbows and knees, and explain each one before we place it.
A Saam visit, in order
Who usually comes for it
People who want a quieter visit than many needles near a sore place, and people curious about the Korean style. Others come for a back, neck or knee that has been bothering them, or for sleep and stress. Acupuncture is one option, and results vary.
What a visit is like
We talk about your week and what you take
We read your pulse (jinmaek) and look at your tongue
We explain the points, then place a few needles, usually on the arms and lower legs
You rest for about 25 minutes
We take the needles out and plan the next visit
What you may feel afterward
Many people feel relaxed or sleepy. Some notice mild soreness or a small bruise where a needle went in, and a few feel tired for a day. Drink water and take it easy if you are tired.
Tell us first
Please tell us before any treatment if:
You are pregnant or might be
You take a blood thinner or have a bleeding disorder
You have had lymph nodes removed on one side
Needles worry you: we go slowly, or use pressure instead
You have a pacemaker: Saam rarely uses electro-stimulation, and we would ask first
How many visits people plan for
We suggest a plan at your first visit, often a few visits close together and then fewer. It is our plan, not a promise, and we review it each time.
What it doesn't do, and when to see a doctor
See a doctor first for chest pain, trouble breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, a high fever, a new lump, or pain after a fall or an accident. For an emergency, call 911. Acupuncture works alongside your doctor's care and never replaces it.
Curious whether Saam fits?
How fees work has its own page, and we put the fee for your visit in writing before we begin.