What Can I Expect?
During your initial exam a full health history will be taken, with questions regarding your health, lifestyle, and any other information necessary for diagnosis. I will check your pulse, look at your tongue, and conduct the appropriate physical exam. This information is then organized according to the theories and philosophies of Chinese medicine in order to diagnose your specific concerns and any underlying factors that may affect your health. After the interview process, you may receive an acupuncture treatment. This visit ranges from 30 to 90 minutes.
During treatment, you may feel energized or a deep sense of relaxation and well-being. Where the acupuncture needle has been inserted, you may feel a vague numbness, heaviness, tingling, or dull ache. Sometimes people will experience the sensation of energy spreading from the needle. This is called the “Qi” sensation. All these reactions are a good sign that the treatment is working.
How should I prepare?
- Come to the clinic with any questions you may have, I’am here to help you
- Wear loose and comfortable clothing for easy access to acupuncture points.
- Don’t eat large meals just before or after your visit. But do not come to your acupuncture visit without haven eaten.
- Refrain from overexertion, drugs, or alcohol for up to 6 hours after your visit.
- After your treatment, avoid stressful situations. Make time to relax. A warm both or shower is helpful. Also, be sure to get plenty of rest and drink lots of a good quality water.
- Between visits, make notes of any changes in your body that may have occurred. Like the alleviation of pain, or pain moving to another area, changes in the frequency and type of problem, etc…This information will be important to share with me on your next visit.