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New Patient Basics

Acupuncture activates your body's natural healing ability.  Thin, strerilized, stainless steel needles are inserted at specific points that help bring your endocrine, circulatory, nervous, immune, reproductive and musculoskeletal systems into balance.

How? By increasing circulation throughout the body for improved blood flow and oxygen. Treatments reduce pain, decrease inflammation, balance hormones and release chemical messengers, resulting in deep relaxation and improved health and well-being.

If you're ready to create a new foundation for sustainable, healthy habits,
Kat Barber Acupuncture can support your goals:  feeling, moving, looking and performing at your very best.

Yes. Acupuncture is safe and effective when performed by a licensed, trained professional using sterile, single-use needles.

  • Most patients feel very little
  • You might notice a quick pinch, warmth, heaviness, or a deep exhalation
  • Many patients leave surprised by how relaxed they feel

  • We do a thorough review of your health history and goals
  • Treatment is personalized and comfortable
  • You leave with clear next steps

  • Wear, loose comfortable clothing you can relax in
  • Bring a list of medications or supplements
  • Make sure to eat prior to your appointment

  • First visits are typically longer than follow-ups
  • Your booking confirmation shows exact timing

  • That’s normal
  • We go at your pace, explain what we’re doing and keep the experience grounded and calm
  • You can ask questions any time

  • It depends on your goals and how long symptoms have been present
  • Plans start with a focused series, then reassess
  • Benefits are cumulative
  • We adjust based on what you notice

  • Many patients do
  • Acupuncture treatments are safe and complimentary to other health care protocols
  • We focus on supportive care and clear next steps

Fertility Support

  • It can support hormone regulation
  • Care is timed around cycle phases
  • We build a plan based on goals and response

  • Many patients receive acupuncture alongside fertility care
  • Treatments focus on hormone balance and improving blood flow to the reproductive organs
  • We plan according to patients' reproductive schedule and timing
  • Careful, compassionate and flexible support

  • It depends on your individual timeline and care plan
  • Many patients start with consistent support, then reassess
  • We adjust based on your cycle, schedule and timing

women's Health

  • Many women seek support for mood, sleep, stress and pain
  • We focus on patterns and stressors throughout every phase of your cycle
  • We build a plan based on monthly changes over time

  • Many women seek supportive care for pain and cycle regulation
  • We start with what’s most disruptive and build from there
  • Treatments can improve blood flow, decrease inflammation, and reduce painful cramping

  • Many women seek support for sleep, stress, hormone imbalance, and body pain
  • We focus on steady support and a plan you can follow
  • We adjust as symptoms shift

Men's Health

  • No, many men come in for pain, stress, sleep, and recovery support
  • We keep the approach practical and plan-based

  • We focus on patterns that affect sleep quality and recovery
  • Stress and tension often play a role
  • Many people notice changes over multiple visits

Pain management

  • What kinds of pain do you treat?
  • Many patients come in for back, neck, shoulder, hip, and knee pain
  • We also treat headaches, jaw tension, and recovery goals
  • We start with what’s most disruptive and build a plan

  • Yes, when it fits the plan
  • Both improve blood flow, decrease pain and improve flexibility
  • We’ll explain why and what to expect

  • A modern technique used with acupuncture in some plans
  • Used to support pain relief and other chronic patterns
  • Provides consistent, therapeutic stimulation
  • It typically feels like a gentle, rhythmic pulsation

Facial & Skin Care Services

  • A customized facial acupuncture approach designed to support collagen and facial tone
  • Often used to help soften the look of fine lines and improve texture over time
  • We tailor the plan to your skin goals and comfort

  • Professional and minimally invasive
  • Used to support anti-aging goals and healthy circulation
  • Treatments stimulate collagen and elastin and improves tone, texture and firmness
  • Customized plans based on your skin care goals

  • What is Celluma LED therapy?
  • A comfortable, hands-off LED therapy session
  • Used to support skin rejuvenation and recovery goals
  • Can be added-on to any treatment

Pricing, Payment & Policies

  • Yes, HSA and FSA cards are accepted

  • See the full policy for details
  • See pricing page for details
  • We keep policies clear so scheduling stays easy for everyone

Neuromuscular Conditions

  • Many patients seek acupuncture for jaw tension, clenching, and related discomfort
  • Treatment may include facial points and supportive body points based on your pattern
  • We focus on both underlying stress and inflammation, while tracking changes over time

  • Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment approach during recovery
  • Plans include facial acupuncture and scalp acupuncture, depending on the presentation and duration of the condition
  • We focus on gentle, supportive care

  • Many patients use acupuncture as supportive care alongside rehab
  • Treatment may include scalp acupuncture and body points based on presentation
  • We coordinate with your care plan and monitor changes with motor, speech, sensory and cognitive improvement over time

  • Yes. Acupuncture can effectively treat nerve-related, facial and head pain
  • By improving blood flow to the affected branches of the trigeminal nerve, reducing pain and inflammation
  • We focus on a gentle approach that is safe, natural and drug-free

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Kat Barber - Acupuncture

Address

316 E 3rd St.
Suite # 2
Royal Oak, MI 48067