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ADDRESS: 12811 Kenwood Ln Suite 201, Fort Myers, FL 33907          
​HOURS: 7 Days a week: 9 am - 8pm.
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WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?
Acupuncture is a medical practice that entails insertion and stimulation of  acupuncture needles into specific areas or points on the body, to alleviate pain or help treat various health conditions. Acupuncture needles are sterile and disposable;they are ultra thin like hair and flexible. The number of needles used during therapy all depends on patient's health condition. No need to worry its not high sky rocket number.Today acupuncture therapy is popular because it is one of the safest, effective  treatments that can successfully help those who experiences physical pain, stress or other emotional factors.
​HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK ?
Acupuncture needles stimulate: nerves, muscles, blood circulation, organs and even body temperature. Acupuncture points are specific areas of electrical sensitivity on the body. Inserting needles at these points stimulates various sensory receptors that, in turn, stimulate nerves that transmit impulses to the hypothalamic-pituitary system at the base of the brain.The hypothalamus-pituitary glands are responsible for releasing neurotransmitters and endorphins, the body's natural pain-killing hormones. Acupuncture increase blood circulation, decrease inflammation, stop pain, muscle spasms and increases T-cell count which stimulates the immune system. 
HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE FEEL? DOES ACUPUNCTURE HURT?
For the majority of our patients, Acupuncture is not a painful therapy at all.  Many say that they feel absolutely nothing with the insertion of the needle and some  feel a slight sensation which immediately goes away. Patient may feel mild numbness,
heaviness or tingling sensation after the needles have been inserted or removed. However, relaxation and a sense of well-being often occur during and after treatment. Vast majority of our patients leave office feeling better and relaxed.
It is perfectly natural to feel fear or apprehension before your first acupuncture experience. Read dozens of our patient testimonials on Google : Sunshine State Acupuncture LLC Reviews, many of which detail the fear that patients felt prior to their first treatment, followed then by total relaxation and relief.
HOW DEEP DO ACUPUNCTURE NEEDLES GO?
The depth of the needles depends upon the nature of the problem, the underlying anatomy of the points selected, the patient’s size, age and constitution.  Generally the needles are inserted from ¼” to 1” in depth. The number of needles and body points chosen based on client's health condition(s).
HOW LONG IS THE TREATMENT?
Patient's acupuncture session is of course personalized, therefore, it could be less or up to 1 hour.
WHAT KIND OF NEEDLES USED DURING TREATMENT ? 
Apart from others, Sunshine State Acupuncture has the highest quality acupuncture needles available on the market. Needles sterile and disposable(one time use only). Best products of Japan and USA. By using highest quality needles allows for painless acupuncture treatment and no bruising. 
WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO FEEL AFTER AN ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT?                                                                                      
Patients typically experience total or partial relief of their symptoms (as well as a sense of deep relaxation) after their Acupuncture treatment.  This relief may last a few days or some pain may return within a few hours.  In some cases there may be no immediate relief after treatment, followed by a gradual diminishing of the symptoms over the next few days following treatment.  Because our bodies are unique, our response to Acupuncture is also unique.Sunshine State Acupuncture LLC sincerely enjoy being the center of Fort Myers industry leader in Alternative and Natural Medicine and provider of Acupuncture. But don’t just take our word for it!  Many of our patients have chosen to share their experiences before and after their acupuncture treatments. Read what our patients feel after receiving their acupuncture treatments.We love it when our patients post online reviews!  To read more online reviews or to post your own review, please visit our Google or Yelp page: Sunshine State Acupuncture Reviews.
HOW MANY ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENTS DO I NEED ?
Gained popularity of Sunshine State Acupuncture is that our patients receive on average faster and better results with one or few sessions. Generally speaking, everyone is unique. Number of Acupuncture treatments depend on : duration, intensity of physical or /and emotional pain, age, health living style, stress level, medication taken, etc. Rest assure Acupuncture effective with the 1st session, you will start feeling better, both, physically and emotionally. Keep in mind the general rule is: chronic issue takes longer time to heal and treat than acute.
WHAT IS CUPPING?
Cupping is a great way to loosen up and detox tired , achy and stiff muscles on your lower back or upper back, shoulders, hamstrings, etc. Cupping is used to relieve back and neck pains, tight muscles, anxiety, fatigue, migraines, rheumatism, and even cellulite. By using glass or special plastic cups, a local suction is created on the skin via vacuum. Once the suction has occurred, the cups can stay or gently moved across the skin (often referred to as "gliding cupping). Cupping is much like the inverse of massage - rather than applying pressure to muscles, it uses gentle pressure to pull them upward  we simply call cupping  a “lazy massage”. 
WHAT IS ELECTROACUPUNCTURE ?
ElectroAcupuncture is performed when already inserted  needles in the body are directly attached to Electric Stimulation device that puts out a tiny electrical current. This current runs through the needles and increases the efficacy of the treatment. It feels like a light pulse and is not painful or uncomfortable. It acts to increase the strength of the treatment.                                             
WHAT IS EAR  ACUPUNCTURE?    
​Auricular or ear acupuncture is, quite simply, acupuncture done on the ear. By stimulating these points, called acupoints for short, the acupuncture needle sends electrical impulse messages to the brain, which are then thought to stimulate other areas of the body. In this way, auricular/ear acupuncture can relieve pain in the joints and muscles, stimulate the organs and the brain itself, and achieve a number of other therapeutic effects for the patient. Auricular/ear acupuncture is thought to be effective in treating mental/emotional disturbances including: anxiety, depression, and insomnia. It is also used to treat physical pain such as: arthritis, back pain, migraine, headache, tendonitis, and sciatic pain. Through stimulation of corresponding points in the brain and body, auricular acupuncture is also used as a therapy to treat digestive problems such as colitis and indigestion, as well as respiratory and sinus problems like asthma, hay fever and sinusitis. The therapy may also be used to help with weight loss, pre-menstrual syndrome, and addiction to drugs, alcohol and cigarettes.
Ear acupuncture points may be stimulated for a longer period of time by using ear seeds or ear tacks. Ear seeds are small seeds from the Vaccaria plant. These seeds are held in place on the ear with a small piece of adhesive tape. Ear seeds may be left in the ear for a few days or up to a week. Ear tacks are very small needles with an adhesive backing. Ear tacks are inserted into the ear and left in the ear for a few days or up to one week.                                                           
VITAMIN B-12 INJECTIONS
The benefits of vitamin B12 injections include treating or preventing symptoms, such as fatigue, heart problems, neurological damage, mood changes, muscle weakness and hormone imbalances.

Why Injections are Better
Vitamin B12 is available in several forms such as pills, skin patches, and injections. Of these methods, injections are more highly recommended as only injections provide absolute assurance that the vitamin will be directly absorbed and used by the body. Thus, the benefits of B12 injections are higher than other supplements because very little of the nutrients are wasted.

Who Should Use Vitamin B12 Injections?
There are certain people who should pay particular attention to the benefits of B12 shots, though anyone could reap the benefits of B12 injections. Some people who may want to pay particular attention and know what do B12 shots do include:
  • People who do not eat animal products, including vegetarians and vegans. Though a vegetarian or vegan diet can be perfectly healthy, vitamin B12 is naturally found only in animal products. As such, it is important for these people to find a way to supplement their diet to prevent deficiency.
  • The elderly. As people age, their bodies tend to become less efficient at processing nutrients. As such, the elderly are more susceptible to nutritional deficiency and conditions such as atrophic gastrisis, which can exacerbate a deficiency.
  • People with intestinal disorders such as Crohn’s disease or celiac disease. These and similar disorders inhibit the body’s ability to absorb nutrients from food, which means that even if these people eat a well-balanced diet, they will not get all of the nutrients that they need. Regular takers of acid-reducing drugs may consider vitamin B12 as it can reduce some of the negative effects associated with taking these drugs.
  • People with long-term illnesses such as diabetes, osteoporosis, muscular degeneration, and Lou Gehrig’s disease tend to fare better when they supplement their diet with vitamin B12.