Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions or requests for treatment options for new pain areas email me at presto@acupuncturerestoreshealth.com

Dear Presto,

I have frontal headaches off and on.  Yesterday I didn't have a headache and I used presto acupressure to see what would happen.  I didn't notice any changes.  Is it working?

Dear Frontal,

You can't tell if it is working if you don't feel any pain or tension.  It doesn't hurt to practice when you are feeling OK but, if you want to feel results wait until you feel pain or any indication that the pain is starting.  On the other hand, it is most effective to treat pain at the very beginning if possible.  The earlier you try to stop a migraine the easier it is to stop.  If you treat a sprained ankle minutes after it happens the results can be amazing.  This is the greatest advantage of using Presto Acupressure: you don't need to wait for an appointment to treat a problem.  If possible use presto as soon as you notice your muscles tighten up and stop the pain before it starts.

Dear Presto,

Most of the pressure points that you recommend are different from other acupressure websites.  Are you making these up as you go?

Dear Observant Skeptic,

Most acupressure methods use a few generalized points for each condition; like LI 4 for all headaches.  Presto Acupressure targets specific pain areas with corresponding pressure points to achieve more reliable and faster results.  The points I recommend are based on the underlying relationship of the 14 channels or meridians discovered by the Chinese many centuries ago.  I learned them from my acupuncture teachers and I have adapted them to create Presto Acupressure.  If you find that other styles or methods of acupressure work well for you send me an email presto@acupuncturerestoreshealth.com and let me know all about it.