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How Long Will My Appointment Take?

How Long Is a Typical Acupuncture Session?

A typical acupuncture session lasts 45–60 minutes, depending on your condition and treatment plan.

During your first visit:

Your initial appointment usually takes 45-60 minutes and includes:

A detailed health history

  • Orthopedic or TCM assessment
  • Discussion of your symptoms and goals
  • Your first acupuncture treatment
  • Manual therapy, electro-acupuncture, or additional techniques as needed

During follow-up visits:

Most follow-up treatments take 45–60 minutes and include:

  • A short check-in to assess your progress
  • Targeted acupuncture treatment
  • Manual therapy, electro-acupuncture, or additional techniques as needed
  • A short relaxation period while the needles work

At Big Easy Acupuncture, each session is designed to be thorough, comfortable, and results-focused, giving your body the time it needs to activate healing and restore balance.

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Pinpointing Migraine Relief with Acupuncture

Pinpointing Migraine Relief with Acupuncture

According to the CDC, in the United States, over 15 percent of all adults complain about severe headaches or migraines, with prevalence among women more than twice as high as among menIn 2021, 4.3% of adults aged ≥18 years reported being bothered a lot by headache or migraine in the past 3 months, with a higher percentage among women (6.2%) than men (2.2%)

Treatment options include medication that can often leave sufferers feeling groggy and unlike themselves for hours after taking it. Many people are looking for a drug-free way to combat the root cause of migraines and they’re finding it with acupuncture. Let’s look at how acupuncture can truly provide relief to those suffering from chronic migraines. continue reading »

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Needle by Needle: Acupuncture and Healing from Trauma

Needle by Needle: Acupuncture and Healing from Trauma

People can experience trauma in a variety of ways. Trauma can be physical or emotional. It can be the result of an event like a car accident or through a relationship like with an abusive parent, teacher/coach, or spouse. Trauma doesn’t just reside in the mind but rather embeds itself deep in the body. 

It can be tricky to treat and can manifest anxiety and other behavioral triggers sometimes without warning. Many trauma victims are finding that acupuncture, with its whole-person, body-based approach, offers a powerful and gentle tool for those seeking to heal from the wounds trauma leaves behind. continue reading »

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Acupuncture for Arthritis Relief in Metairie, LA Big Easy Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

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Does acupuncture help with arthritis?

Yes, acupuncture can relieve arthritis pain by releasing tight muscles, improving blood flow and oxygen to affected joints, reducing inflammation, and restoring mobility. continue reading »

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How Acupuncture Supports Healing in Autoimmune Diseases

How Acupuncture Supports Healing in Autoimmune Diseases

In January 2025, Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have described — for the first time — the prevalence of autoimmune diseases in the U.S. Their research, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, reports that about 15 million people are estimated to have one or more of 105 autoimmune diseases. Treatments can vary but more and more people are looking for alternatives without harsh side effects. Patients are seeking out complementary treatments that address the whole person, not just the symptoms. Among these options, acupuncture stands out as a promising therapy with ancient roots and growing modern validation. continue reading »

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