Your First Treatment
The first treatment is about 90 minutes and consists of 2 parts: a Health History Intake followed by a full treatment.
Health History Intake
Your first acupuncture treatment will include a health history discussion designed to uncover any underlying imbalances that may be contributing to the issue for which you are seeking help. Please bring information on your insurance coverage, medical history, medications or nutritional supplements, and the results of blood or other diagnostic tests.
Please visit the new client form page to download the forms and fill them out before you come in.
Your Treatment Session
Following the health history discussion, you will also receive your first acupuncture session lasting about 45-60 minutes. Depending on your treatment plan, we may include Tui Na massage or other Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) modalities, such as cupping or moxabustion.
General Tips
Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing to that will allow me to easy access to the body. Points are usually needled in the arms, legs, abdomen, and back. Some patients bring a tank top and shorts to change into for the treatment. When necessary, a sheet is provided.
Acupuncture is best on a stomach neither full nor empty. Remember to eat prior to your treatment.
The color, shape, and coating on your tongue is used in the diagnosis. Please don’t scrape the coating. Also, try to remember not to eat candy or other foods that can change the color of your tongue.
Questions are welcome! The more you understand about your treatment, the more you will get out of it.
