Does acupuncture hurt?

Most people are surprised by how little they feel. Acupuncture needles are hair-thin — nothing like the needles used for shots or blood draws. You might feel a brief pinch on insertion, then a sense of tingling, warmth, or heaviness as the needle settles. Most patients find the experience relaxing, and many fall asleep during treatment.

Does Fascial Counterstrain hurt?

No — quite the opposite. Fascial Counterstrain is a gentle, low-force technique that works with your body's natural tension patterns rather than against them. There's no deep pressure or forceful stretching involved. Many patients describe it as one of the most comfortable hands-on therapies they've tried, even when it's addressing deep-seated, long-standing tension.

What's the difference between Fascial Counterstrain and myofascial release?

Both work with the fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds your muscles and organs, but the approach is different. Myofascial release typically uses direct pressure and stretching to release restrictions. Fascial Counterstrain instead positions the body into a place of ease to allow the nervous system to reset the tension response at its source. These approaches are often combined along with acupuncture depending on what the body needs.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on what's being treated and how long it's been going on. For acute issues, many patients notice meaningful change within 3 to 5 sessions. Chronic, long-standing conditions usually take longer, since treatment works to retrain patterns built up over months or years.

What conditions do you treat?

Berkley Acupuncture treats chronic pain, sports injuries, migraines and tension headaches, TMJ and jaw pain, digestive issues, women's health concerns, chronic fatigue, and general stress and anxiety.

Is acupuncture covered by insurance in Michigan?

Many insurance plans offer partial coverage for acupuncture, though it varies by provider and plan. Berkley Acupuncture provides superbills that patients can submit for HSA or FSA reimbursement or out-of-network benefits.

What should I expect at my first visit?

The first visit starts with a conversation about health history and goals, followed by a physical assessment and treatment in most cases on the same day. First visits typically run longer than follow-ups to allow time for this.

Where is Berkley Acupuncture located, and what areas do you serve?

Berkley Acupuncture is located at 36700 Woodward Ave, Suite 30, in Bloomfield Hills, MI, and regularly serves patients from Birmingham, Royal Oak, Bloomfield Township, and the surrounding metro Detroit area.

How is Berkley Acupuncture different from other acupuncture clinics in the area?

Most acupuncture practices offer acupuncture alone. Berkley Acupuncture combines acupuncture with Fascial Counterstrain and myofascial therapy as three complementary approaches under one roof. Fascial Counterstrain in particular is rare in metro Detroit, since few practitioners are trained in it.

Migraines & Headache Relief in Bloomfield Hills, MI

How We Treat Migraines & Chronic Headaches

Acupuncture helps relieve migraines and chronic headaches by calming an overactive nervous system, improving circulation, and reducing the muscle tension that often triggers or worsens head pain. Fascial Counterstrain is especially effective for migraines - it’s a light touch technique that helps drain inflammation from the fascia, which can be a major contributing factor in chronic headache patterns that haven’t responded well to other treatments.

Common Causes of Migraines & Headaches We Treat

Tension headaches from stress or posture
Hormonal Migraines
Chronic, recurring migraines unresponsive to medication
Neck and jaw tension contributing to head pain
Sinus related headaches

What to Expect at Your Visit

Your first visit starts with a conversation - when your headaches started, what triggers them, and you’ve already tried. We’ll look at patterns: stress, sleep, posture, and any tension held in the neck, jaw or shoulders that could be contributing. Treatments often combines acupuncture, myofascial therapy and Fascial Counterstrain (the light touch approach maybe well-suited for migraine relief). Many patients notice a reduction in frequency or intensity with in several treatments.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many sessions before I feel relief?

Most patients notice improvements within 2-4 visits, though chronic or long standing migraines may take longer.

Is it covered by insurance?

We’re out of network with insurance, but provide a superbill with all necessary codes so you can submit for reimbursement yourself. We also take HSA cards.

Does it hurt?

Most patients feel minimal discomfort during acupuncture. Fascial Counterstrain is a very light-touch technique, often described as relaxing.

Why is Fascial Counterstrain especially good for migraines?

It targets inflammation in the fascia with very gentle pressure, which can be effective for migraine sufferers who find deeper techniques too intense or aggravating.

Acupuncture and Fascial Counterstrain treatment for migraines at Berkley Acupuncture in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Migraines & Headache Relief in Bloomfield Hills, MI

How We Treat Migraines & Chronic Headaches

Common Causes of Migraines & Headaches We Treat

What to Expect at Your Visit

Frequently Asked Questions

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