At your first appointment, we’ll have you fill out a detailed intake form that asks you about the symptoms you are experiencing, as well as various other health indicators such as your sleep, energy, digestion, body temperature, and moods.
During the consultation, your acupuncturist will go over your intake form and ask additional questions to get a clear picture of your condition and determine the best treatment plan. We’ll also explain how the treatment works and what to expect during the treatment.
During treatment, sterile, disposable acupuncture needles will be placed in various points on your body. The needles are very fine and our acupuncturists are very skilled at making the treatment as gentle as possible: most of the time you won’t even feel the needles. Your acupuncturist may use points on the torso, back, legs, or arms. Your acupuncturist may also use additional therapies such as a gentle, electrical stimulation, heat lamps, or liniments.
Once the needles are in place, you will be left to relax with the needles in place for roughly 30 minutes. That’s right, acupuncture is actually a very relaxing experience and some of our clients even use their appointment as an opportunity to nap!