FIRST VISIT
FIRST VISIT - typically lasts up to 1 hours
FOLLOWUP VISITS - approximately 45-60 minutes.
Please arrive 5 minutes early for your appointment to complete your registration forms.
Before Your Visit - Tips on Preparing for Your First Visit
- Bring with you copies of recent diagnostic reports
(For example, laboratory tests, MRI, CAT scans)
- Wear loose fitting clothes
- Do not come on an empty or overly full stomach
- Refrain from overexertion, alcohol or drugs (except those prescribed by your doctor) at least 6 hours prior to your visit
- Do not brush your tongue
- Avoid drinking or eating anything that could change the color of your tongue, such as orange juice, chocolate, strong teas, candies/mints, coffee
During Your Visit - What to Expect When You Come In
- Registration - If you have not already filled out your registration forms ahead of time, please arrive 5 minutes before your appointment to fill out the necessary paperwork.
- Comprehensive Consultation - We will discuss in detail your present condition as well as inquire about your sleep, diet, emotions, energy and lifestyle habits to get a complete picture of your health.
- Pulse / Tongue Diagnosis & Physical Examination - Part of evaluating your condition will involve examining the quality of your wrist pulses and tongue, as well as a physical examination of the area(s) of concern.
- Evaluation / Discussion of Treatment Plan - We will evaluate the information that you have provided us, and discuss with you a treatment plan and timeline of care.
- Acupuncture Treatment - Just relax and enjoy.
