Your First Visit
Please read the HIPAA policy and I will have one for you to sign at your first visit. I will also provide a patient consent form for treatment for you to sign.
Download and print the patient intake form and complete prior to your first 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 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 how I can best serve you.
I will examine your pulse and tongue, which are two basic diagnostic tools an acupuncturist might utilize. The acupuncture points I choose will depend on your condition. Once the needles are inserted, I will leave you to lie comfortably for 20-40 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.