• Please arrive 10 to 15 min before your scheduled appointment time so would have some time to settle down.
• Please wear loose fitting clothes that can be rolled up past the knees and elbows, as you will be receiving your first acupuncture treatment during your first visit.
• When you arrive for your first acupuncture appointment, you may be asked to complete a comprehensive intake form.
• The acupuncture intake form or an initial medical history session will involve asking you questions about your current state of health, past illnesses, and family history.
• These questions are important because the holistic approach of Oriental medicine takes everything into account. Your current symptoms may not seem related to past health issues, but our bodies are complex landscapes and everything that happens to them leaves its mark.
• After reviewing your intake form, the Doctor will discuss your condition, and will examine your pulse and tongue, which are two of the basic diagnostic methods of Oriental medicine.
- The acupuncture points Doctor chooses will depend on your condition, but you can expect approximately 20 needles.
- Once the needles are inserted, Doctor will leave you to lie comfortably for 15-20 minutes with the needles in place.
- Many people find acupuncture treatment deeply relaxing, and it is not uncommon for patients to fall asleep during this time.