New Patient Info

During your first visit, I will conduct an in-depth interview and exam, which will consist of asking numerous questions about your primary complaint as well as a complete health history, and relevant questions about aspects of your health to help build up a complete picture and to put your illness into a holistic context.

If I feel that Acupuncture will be effective for you, a customized treatment will be formulated. Your first visit will take about 90 minutes, with subsequent visits lasting 45-60 minutes.

During your treatment, you will lay either face up or face down, in a comfortable position, on a massage table. The needles are generally painless and most people only feel a tapping sensation. Once the needles are in and you are comfortable, you will relax in the treatment room for about 20 - 30 minutes. I will check back in on you to see that you are comfortable during that period. After that time I will return and take out the needles.  I only use sterile disposable needles. 

After the acupuncture treatment is over, I will prescribe Chinese Herbs, if I think they would be helpful for your situation. Most people find acupuncture completely painless and very relaxing; most patients will actually fall asleep during treatment.

How to prepare?

Wear comfortable clothing, often if patients wear clothing that can be pulled up to the knees and passed the elbows, they often don't need to change clothes for the treatment.

Do not eat a big meal just prior to a treatment, but do not be hungry. Wait 20 minutes to an hour after eating before having a treatment.

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