During your first acupuncture appointment, we will go into depth about your current state of health as well as your health history. Doing a comprehensive intake allows me to determine your condition regarding the various systems of your body and how they are currently working with each other. This will lay the foundation for diagnosis and point selection. Needles will then gently be applied. You will have between 20-40 minutes to rest. Take a nap! It is not uncommon for people to fall asleep. After each treatment, you should feel relaxed and revitalized!
Because each treatment is catered to the individual nature of each person’s unique complaint, it is difficult to confirm a specific number of treatments. Most patients feel a change occur after the first time getting acupuncture. Typically, patients begin to feel more dramatic changes occurring after 6-10 treatments. When a chronic condition has existed for a number of years, it can take some time to undo/ recondition. These are not magic needles. They are like teachers encouraging and coaxing your body to learn a new way of behaving.
Have something to eat about an hour before your scheduled treatment. You don’t want to be full, but an empty stomach can sometimes make patients feel light-headed after a treatment. Wear loose fitting clothing or bring a pair of shorts along. This allows for easier access to the points without having to disrobe.
One of the more unique qualities about TCM is the ability to cater a series of acupuncture points or an herbal formula to a single individual. The advantage is in finding the underlying cause to a patient’s pain or discomfort; not merely dampening the symptoms. This is the meaning of restoring balance to the body. Acupuncture is a safe and effective method of encouraging the body’s natural healing process. These techniques are cost-effective and natural. TCM is powerful and preventative with long-lasting benefits. With the continued use of TCM, you can feel better physically, mentally and emotionally. Treatments are tailored to each individual.
The following are illnesses found on the World Health Organization list of conditions that can be treated with acupuncture. These are just some of the treatable disorders.
