FAQs

Symptoms associated with a single substance are often improved or relieved after just 24 hours. Many conditions, such as sinusitis or irritable bowel syndrome, respond within the first few treatments. However, each case is unique and may require additional treatments. As with all healthcare modalities, some cases may not respond to treatment.

The most common symptoms addressed with AAT are:

• Bloating

• Cramping

• Reflux

• Heartburn

• Gas

• Diarrhea

• Nausea

• Runny nose

• Sneezing

• Congestion

• Post-nasal drip

• Itchy watery eyes

• Coughs

• Wheezing

• Red, scaly or itchy rashes

• Hives

• Itchy skin

• Hyperactivity

• Mood swings

• Headaches

• Fatigue

*NOTE: This is a partial list of the items that can be addressed with AAT.

Yes! AAT gets excellent results with seasonal symptoms. Symptoms associated with allergies can manifest during different seasons, depending on the specific type of pollen to which an individual reacts and the time of year.

• Spring – Trees

• Summer – Grasses

• Fall - Weeds

• Common Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
  

• Seasonal allergies may cause symptoms such as a runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, congestion, headaches, fatigue, and coughing.
  

• 19.2 million adults were diagnosed with hay fever within the past 12 months.

• 5.2 million children were diagnosed with hay fever within the past 12 months.

Yes, AAT can achieve excellent results in treating chronic sinusitis. Allergies often contribute to persistent inflammation of the sinuses and mucus lining, increasing susceptibility to sinus issues and chronic sinusitis.

Common Triggers Include: Dust, molds, fungus, pets, fragrances, and environmental allergens.

• According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 40 million Americans are affected by sinusitis every year, with 33 million cases of chronic sinusitis reported annually.

• Nearly one in three Americans, or 90 million people, is affected when sinusitis is considered together with allergic rhinitis, asthma, and chronic bronchitis.

• A clinic could specialize in treating sinusitis alone with great success.

• There are over 2.7 million visits to doctor’s offices each year for sinusitis.

• 28.9% of adults are diagnosed with sinusitis.

Yes, AAT has excellent results in treating IBS. Hidden food allergies and sensitivities often play a significant role in the development and exacerbation of IBS. The primary medical treatment typically involves dietary modification and avoiding offending foods, which can be very challenging, and many people continue to suffer from symptoms. AAT directly addresses these symptoms.

IBS is one of the most seen conditions by medical doctors, and effective treatments are very limited. AAT consistently provides excellent results in resolving IBS.

Common Triggers Include: Dairy, wheat, sugar, yeast, salicylates, corn, soy, and various food components.

• IBS affects between 25 and 45 million people in the U.S.

• About 2 in 3 IBS sufferers are female.

AAT can effectively treat many irritants contributing to asthmatic symptoms. Allergy-induced asthma symptoms are very common and respond well to AAT treatments.

Common Triggers Include: Molds, dust, dust mites, pet dander, grass, pollens, fragrances, and chemicals.

• 8% of adults suffer from asthma.

• 6.5% of children suffer from asthma.

However, exercise-induced asthma is difficult to treat with AAT as it does not stem from an error.

Yes! AAT can be highly effective for many skin conditions and symptoms arising from allergies and sensitivities. If sensitivities are contributing to the condition, AAT can provide significant relief. However, in more severe cases, other factors may be involved, resulting in only partial improvement. Skin conditions that have shown improvement with AAT include urticaria (hives), eczema, contact dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis.

Common Triggers for Skin Symptoms: Foods, nickel, pet dander, fragrances, grass, and chemicals in personal care products.

• In the past 12 months, there have been 9.2 million reported cases of skin allergies in children.

• Hives affect approximately 20% of the population at some point in their lives.

Yes, AAT can achieve excellent results in alleviating acid reflux symptoms. Acid reflux can occur at any time but is often experienced after a meal. Medications for acid reflux are among the top sellers, alongside allergy medications. With so many cases, AAT can effectively address the underlying triggers.

Common Triggers Include: Spicy foods, onions, citrus, tomatoes, fatty or fried foods, alcohol, and carbonated beverages.

• 20% of the U.S. population suffers from acid reflux.

• Allergies can potentially trigger or exacerbate reflux symptoms.

• The #1 drug seller (along with allergy medication) is for acid reflux.

Absolutely! AAT achieves excellent results in alleviating the various symptoms caused by food sensitivities. These sensitivities are widespread and can contribute to a broad spectrum of issues, including digestive, respiratory, skin, headaches, behavioral problems, and inflammation.

Common Triggers for Food Sensitivities include: Dairy, sugar, wheat, soy, corn, nuts, food components, food additives, alcohol, and coffee.

• Approximately 32 million people in the U.S. have food allergies.

• This includes 10.8% of adults and 7.6% of children.

AAT treats one allergen family at a time, so the number of treatments depends on the number of allergen families involved in the reaction. However, within each allergen family, the specificity is identified down to the protein molecule, making each treatment extremely comprehensive.

For instance, an allergen family could be something like dust, dairy, or grasses. Within each of these allergen families, we strive to identify all the components within the item that is causing a reaction, resulting in an exceptional and results-driven treatment.

Most of the time, a single allergen family will respond to treatment within a single visit, but it may require multiple visits per family. Conditions such as chronic sinusitis or IBS typically require between 5 and 12 treatments, depending on how many allergen families are contributing to the condition.

No. All ages may be treated, including infants.

Following a session, a patient should avoid the substance that was treated for 2 hours, if possible. Depending on the item addressed, avoidance is not always possible. It is recommended that the patient not have excessive contact with the item until the following day.

The Initial Session is $495, which includes an assessment and one treatment.

Follow-Up treatments are $150.

Yes, up to four AAT treatments can be administered per day. This provides practitioners with the flexibility of offering more treatment options and allows patients to decide the pace at which they wish to proceed with the AAT treatments. The decision is in their hands, depending on the speed of results they desire and their budget.

The Initial Session typically takes approximately 40 to 60 minutes and includes an assessment and one treatment. Follow-Up Sessions typically take 20 to 30 minutes and include one treatment.

AAT treatments are not covered by insurance because there is no diagnostic code for the treatment. However, they are eligible for coverage through a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), allowing patients to utilize these options.

You can schedule an appointment by by booking online (click here to book) or any of the BOOK NOW buttons on the website. A doctor's referral is not required.

Patients should arrive 10-15 minutes before their Initial Session to complete the necessary forms. Alternatively, you can download and complete the forms ahead of time from our website if this option is available.

• Fragrance-Free Policy: Please refrain from smoking or wearing perfume or fragrances before your visit. This consideration is for other patients who may be sensitive to these substances.

• Allergy Tests: Bring any allergy test results from your medical doctors to your Initial Session.

• Medications: Prescription or over-the-counter medications will not interfere with the treatment.

• Scheduling Other Therapies: If you have other therapies (massage, chiropractic, acupuncture, etc.) scheduled on the same day as your AAT treatment, please arrange them before the AAT session, if possible.

• Illness Rescheduling: If you are experiencing an acute illness, including a fever, please contact the clinic to reschedule your appointment.

TRUE HEALTH ACUPUNCTURE - DOES NOT treat anaphylaxis or any life-threatening symptoms. Strict avoidance is always advised.

No, patients do not need to stop taking medication that has been prescribed by a medical doctor without his/her authorization. You may continue taking over the counter medication to control current symptoms, as this will not affect the treatment.

We do not offer any conventional allergy testing; however, patients are encouraged to bring in allergy tests from their physicians.

No, AAT does not require traditional allergy testing before treatment. However, if you have had any allergy testing done by your doctor, please bring the test results to your appointment.

AAT utilizes a specialized Stress Assessment, a refined form of Muscle Response Testing (MRT), to determine if any system in the body is responding inappropriately to a specific substance. This assessment quickly and easily identifies which items are causing stress on the body, allowing practitioners to determine what needs to be addressed for the patient.

AAT patients have consistently reported long-term results lasting for years after treatment. However, AAT cannot guarantee that new allergies or sensitivities won't develop in the future. In most cases, the results have proven to be long-lasting.

While we cannot offer guarantees, most of our patients experience long-term positive responses to AAT treatment. However, we cannot guarantee that new symptoms will not develop in the future.

Dr. Kira Murphy, D.Ac, Li.Ac, Doctor of Acupuncture, Master Science Oriental Medicine, Bachelor of Holistic Health and Wellness Communications. At TRUE HEALTH ACUPUNCTURE we are fully credentialed health care practitioners.

No, food intolerances cannot be treated with AAT. Unlike allergies or sensitivities, food intolerances are often caused by an enzyme deficiency that prevents proper digestion of certain substances. Such cases are not addressed by the treatment.

No, we do not treat conditions involving anaphylactic reactions. However, patients who experience anaphylactic reactions can be treated for other non-life-threatening sensitivities.

• Pathogen-Induced Conditions: AAT can only address symptoms or conditions caused by inappropriate reactions to harmless substances or stimuli. If a symptom or condition is caused by a pathogen (bacteria, viruses, or parasites), AAT treatment will not be effective.

• Intolerances: AAT cannot treat intolerances. An intolerance is different from an allergy or sensitivity as it results from a deficiency, not an inappropriate reaction. For example, lactose intolerance is caused by a deficiency of the lactase enzyme needed to break down lactose in dairy. While AAT cannot treat lactose intolerance, it can be very effective for symptoms related to dairy sensitivity. In cases where lactose intolerance and dairy sensitivity coexist, AAT treatment can offer partial benefit.
  

• Anaphylaxis or Life-Threatening Symptoms: AAT does NOT treat anaphylaxis or life-threatening symptoms. In these cases, strict avoidance is always advised.