WHAT TO EXPECT

Your initial acupuncture visit is 90 minutes. Your practitioner will take a detailed health history and conduct an examination according to Chinese Medicine diagnostics. This includes tongue, pulse, physical exam and/or abdominal palpation. These methods of examination allow us to design a treatment plan specific to you.

Your treatment plan will include a general timeline for treatment and what kinds of treatment will be involved. (i.e. acupuncture, microcurrent, herbal medicine, cupping, moxa or guasha.)

You will receive an acupuncture treatment and may be prescribed a herbal formula, as well as diet and lifestyle suggestions.

• Completed New Patient Form.
• Your insurance card(s), or claim information for WC or MVA injuries.
• Any physician referrals, reports, MRI studies etc.
• A list of current prescription medications.
• Your questions about acupuncture or your condition.
• Form of payment (cash, check, or Visa/MasterCard).
• Your schedule, so that you may re-schedule as needed.

• Please arrive on time so we can give you your full session.
• Eat a light meal within a few hours of your acupuncture session.
• Wear loose comfortable clothing (or you may bring something to change into).
• If you have any questions about your treatment plan, be sure to ask your practitioner. (You are always welcome to call us if you have questions in between appointments).
• Follow the treatment plan your practitioner has derived for you.
• Keep to regularity with your appointments, as each session builds upon the previous one.
• Refrain from strenuous exercise and alcohol for at least 3 hours after acupuncture.