Your First Visit

When you arrive for your first acupuncture appointment I will ask you to turn in a comprehensive intake form (You can fill in the forms after you arrive or download the New Patient’s Form and bring with you to your appointment or follow the link in the email for onboarding forms ahead of your appointment). 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 alternative 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 will perform an assessment and 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 therefore the number of needles being used varies. Once the needles are inserted, I will leave you to lie comfortably for at least 30 minutes with the needles in place. Many people find acupuncture treatment deeply relaxing, and it is not uncommon for patients to fall asleep during this time.  Please reserve at least an hour and a half for your first visit.