Frequently asked questions.

  • First visits typically include a thorough health intake including your medical history as well as current health goals, followed by the acupuncture treatment itself. Sessions often last from 60–75 minutes in total.

  • Sessions generally last 45 to 60 minutes, including consultation, needle placement, and a relaxation period. Needles often stay in place for 15–30 minutes depending on your individual treatment plan.

  • It varies by condition:

    Acute issues (like minor strains): may resolve in 6-8 sessions
    Chronic concerns    : often require 12 or more sessions

  • Expect to feel relaxed. Some experience immediate relief, while others feel effects 24–28 hours later. Mild soreness in treated areas isn’t unusual and should resolve within a day.

  • Acupuncture supports a wide range of concerns, including:

    • Pain (musculoskeletal, headaches, arthritis, chronic etc.,)

    • Athletic recovery & performance

    • Digestive issues & Internal Balance

    • Sleep & stress management

    • Allergies & immunity

    • Fertility & women’s health

    • Emotional wellness & nervous system balance

    • General wellness & preventative care

    Don't see what you're looking for? We love to treat all kinds of conditions. Reach out to discuss whether Pursuit is the right provider for you.

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Balances Qi (vital energy) and blood along meridians to restore harmony.

    Biomedical perspective: Stimulates nerves, muscles, and connective tissue; alters brain chemistry, enhances blood flow, reduces inflammation, and triggers healing.

  • Absolutely. While Pursuit has a strong foundation in sports and performance medicine, our focus is on helping anyone who wants to feel and function at their best. Whether you’re a busy professional, a weekend warrior, a parent, or simply someone who wants to feel better in their body, Pursuit is for you.


    If you value your health, are ready to take an active role in your wellness journey, and want to move through life with more ease, energy, and balance, you’re in the right place.

    Our approach supports not only performance and recovery, but also longevity. Helping your body age with strength, clarity, and vitality so you can keep doing what you love for years to come.

  • Absolutely. It helps reduce inflammation, releases tight muscles, improves mobility, and speeds up recovery. All invaluable for athletes and active individuals.

  • We do not bill insurance directly. However, we can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

  • We have a 24 hour cancellation policy. Any appointments cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled time will result in a cancellation fee of 100% of the cost of the service cancelled. When a client does not notify us of a need to cancel or reschedule and does not arrive for an appointment, we call this a no-show. The no show fee is 100% of the cost of the service. New appointments cannot be made until a client's cancellation fee or no show fee has been paid. Thank you for respecting our policies!