The treatment plan is designed to get you the best results soon and for the long term. Typically the body takes about 24 hours to make the endorphins from the acupuncture session, so the pain relief is most likely to reach its peak at about 24 hours after a treatment. Typically multiple treatments of 30 minutes 2-3 times a week are needed to get complete healing of long-term pain.

The frequency of treatment is important in the beginning for better outcomes in terms of reduced pain levels and long-term (years) of relief. In the long run, you will need fewer treatments by sticking to a more frequent treatment schedule in the first weeks/month. More severe pain will often require 2-3, 30 minute treatments per week at least initially. This can taper down to 1-2 treatments after the first month and then less provided your body can hold the treatment without getting worse before your next appointment. If strong pain is starting to return sooner than your next appointment, it is best to reschedule and get in sooner.