What can I expect for my first acupuncture session?

When you first arrive, the previously filled out online intake form will be gone over which includes information on your concerns, past history, medications, surgeries, etc. You will receive acupuncture for your first session.

Follow up visits include acupuncture and may also include other modalities like Tui Na massage, cupping, moxa, TDP lamp, acupressure, and you will usually also leave with suggestions for continued well being.

Why do we look at tongue and take pulse?

Reading the tongue and pulse is just one of many diagnostic tools in Chinese Medicine that tells your acupuncturist about the current state of your body.

How does Acupuncture work?

Utilizing many techniques like very fine, sterilized needles inserted into points on the body, acupuncture clears the pathways for more blood flow, energy, and vitality in the body so that we can live in a more balanced state.

What should I wear for my session?

Wear comfortable clothing so the arms and lower legs can be accessed. Often though, you can opt to be unclothed under the sheet and blanket for access to the back and abdomen.

How many sessions does it take to see results?

We like to see immediate results, so usually after the first session, you should see some changes. But, it depends on the person and what is being treated. Sometimes it takes a few sessions to make a lasting change. Acupuncture is cumulative, so each session builds on the previous one, so that you have more results quicker that last longer each time.