Your First Visit
When you schedule your first acupuncture appointment I will ask you to complete a comprehensive health history. This can be emailed to you or you can arrive 20 minutes prior to your scheduled visit to fill it out. The acupuncture intake form asks 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, we will discuss your condition. I may examine your pulse and tongue, which are two of the basic diagnostic methods of Oriental Medicine. The acupuncture points I choose will depend on your condition, but you can expect approximately 6-10 needles. Once the needles are in place, I will leave you to lie comfortably in a room with soft lights and relaxing music for about 25 minutes. A bell can be placed by your side to ring if you need me back in the room at any time. Many people find acupuncture treatment deeply relaxing, and it is not uncommon for patients to fall asleep during this time.
