Stop Smoking Program

There is no debate. Cigarette smoking seriously harms smokers and those around them; and, tobacco use is the single most-preventable cause of illness and death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 8 million people suffer a serious illness, and 443 thousand people die from smoking every year. Still, over 46 million adults in the U.S. choose to continue smoking.

There are many stop-smoking programs, but none, to our knowledge, that offer the degree of attention, care, and breadth of approach as ours.

The length of the program varies from 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the needs of the participant, and includes:

• Acupuncture - 6 treatments (3 the first week, 3 weekly thereafter)

• Herbal Therapy - helps to reduce cravings and anxiety, plus nourish and support the lungs

• Counseling - techniques will be discussed and practiced to help you avoid triggers and manage cravings

Acupuncture on its own is effective, but in our experience, this program's effectiveness is rooted in how the acupuncture is timed, in conjunction with the herbal medicine, counseling and planning techniques.

When you come for your first session, your provider will begin by asking you a simple question. "Are you ready to quit smoking?" If the answer is a clear yes, we will begin.