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Kayla Tricarico

Acupuncturist

Kayla Tricarico is an acupuncturist practicing in West Islip, NY. Ms. Tricarico evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of oriental medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history and looking at and touching the body. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points and nerves is how Ms. Tricarico treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.
Kayla Tricarico
  • West Islip, Ny
  • New York College of Health Professions
  • Accepting new patients

Is acupuncture safe for migraine headaches?

Yes it is completely safe and very affective for migraine treatments

How many sessions of acupuncture do you need for chronic pain?

Every patient is different but most feel some relief after a couple of treatments

How long does it take for acupuncture to work for ankle pain?

Depends on the cause of the pain but most patients feel some type of relief by 5 treatments

How many acupuncture treatments are needed for acid reflux?

There is no set amount as every person is different, you should experience some type of relief after a few treatments though

Is acupuncture good for shoulder pain?

Yes acupuncture is very effective for all types of pain

Is acupuncture effective for a sprained knee?

Yes acupuncture is effective in treating all types of pain

Can acupuncture help with neck spasms?

Yes acupuncture can help with your muscle spasms

Is acupuncture for back pain safe?

Yes absolutely, back pain is one of the most common ailments people get acupuncture for

Does acupuncture help speech after stroke?

Yes acupuncture can help after a stroke

How long does it take for acupuncture to work for back pain?

It varies from person to person but most patients feel some type of relief after 3-4 treatments

How often should you do acupuncture for weight loss?

Weekly would be most effective for weight loss

How long should you do acupuncture for chronic headaches?

Changes from person to person, many people like to come twice a week the first month and then choose to go once a week/every other week for maintenance.

Where is the acupuncture point for weight loss?

It is not one specific point, it is a series of points all over your body

Does acupuncture for neck pain hurt?

Yes acupuncture treats all types of pain

How long do the effects of an acupuncture session last?

That depends on your lifestyle and cause of the back pain but the more often you go the longer the treatments last

Can acupuncture cause pain?

There may be slight discomfort while the needles are inserted but it will not cause long lasting pain

Is acupuncture effective for depression?

Yes acupuncture is helpful for depression anxiety stress etc..

How long after acupuncture do you feel better?

Most people feel some type of relief after 3-5 , you can talk to your practitioner about adjusting the treatments as there are many ways to treat migraines with acupuncture

Can acupuncture cause flu like symptoms?

Acupuncture treatments should not cause you to become ill

Is acupuncture good for depression?

Yes acupuncture is ver helpful for stress anxiety depression etc