How to prepare for your appointment

What you should know

• The first treatment will be longer than others - plan for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Wear loose clothing.  Many points that are useful in treatment will require that you remove clothing, and loose clothing can minimize this.
• While it is not good to show up to an appointment hungry, please don’t eat a large meal just before an appointment.
• Chronic conditions usually take more treatment than acute conditions.
• Initially appointments should be close together - such as 1-3 times a week, but as treatment progresses you will be able to space them further and further appart.
• If any other health concerns come up please let me know.

What treatment is like

• The first appointment will involve a detailed medical history and acupuncture treatment. 
• Follow up appointments will include a less detailed session of questions.
• Other treatments may include: Moxa (a gentle warming therapy), electrical stimulation, infrared heat therapy, some massage and an herbal presciption.
• While not necessarily sensation free (most patients, especially after a few appointments, experience a “Qi“ sensation),  patients find treatments comfortable if not relaxing.  Many patients fall asleep during treatment. 

Schedule an appointment

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