Your pulse provides detailed information about your body’s internal health.
Acupuncturists feel several pulse positions on each wrist, each corresponding to a specific organ or meridian.
They assess qualities such as depth, speed, strength, and overall balance to guide diagnosis and treatment.

What Will My Acupuncturist Do?

Your session begins with a thorough consultation, including:

Modern Medical Assessment

• posture analysis
• strength and mobility testing
• orthopedic tests
• palpation to identify tension, nerve compression, or injury

Traditional Chinese Medicine Assessment

• pulse diagnosis
• tongue evaluation
• questions about sleep, digestion, stress, and lifestyle

Based on your findings, we create a personalized treatment plan.
Hair-thin, sterile needles are inserted into specific points to stimulate the nervous system, improve blood flow, reduce inflammation, and support healing.
Most patients feel deeply relaxed — many even fall asleep.

What Is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a clinically proven, non-invasive treatment that uses thin, sterile needles to stimulate specific points on the body. It has been refined for thousands of years and is now recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for its effectiveness in treating a wide range of health conditions.

At Big Easy Acupuncture in Metairie, LA, we blend Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with modern Sports Medicine Acupuncture and orthopedic assessment to help you:

• reduce pain
• improve mobility
• recover from injury
• restore nervous system balance
• support long-term wellness

Acupuncture enhances the body’s natural healing ability by improving circulation, regulating the nervous system, and supporting immunity.
It is a safe, drug-free, and effective option for both chronic and acute conditions.

Learn more about acupuncture from both Eastern and Western perspectives in our full article

What Is Acupuncture?