Your First Appointment
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and eat a light meal 1-2 hours before your appointment. The first session is about 1.5 to 2 hours, which includes a comprehensive health assessment (including feeling your pulses and looking at your tongue) and your first acupuncture treatment. During the treatment, you’ll lie on a warm, comfortable massage table. Your acupuncturist will insert the needles and you’ll be allowed to rest for 20 minutes, after which the needles are removed.
Acupuncture needles are very thin and about the size of a hair. We only use disposable, sterile stainless steel needles. You’ll be surprised how painless acupuncture is. When the needle is inserted it feels a little like a mosquito bite. Most people feel relaxed and rejuvenated after a treatment.
Please fill out these Health History Forms and bring them to your first appointment.
Follow-up Sessions
Each follow-up session is 45-60 minutes. We recommend most people come in once a week, but you may prefer twice a week if you’re experiencing a lot of discomfort. The number of treatments you need will depend on the condition we’re treating and your body’s pattern of imbalance. Some conditions can be treated in a few sessions, whereas others take several months. Combining acupuncture with herbal medicine will help you heal faster so you’ll need fewer treatments.
Payments and Discounts
We accept cash, checks, Visa and MasterCard, including healthcare flex account credit cards. We also have gift certificates available. We do not currently accept insurance, but we will be happy to provide you with a detailed receipt if you wish to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. Most healthcare flex accounts and health savings accounts (HSAs) will cover acupuncture.
You do not need to tip your acupuncturist, since acupuncture is considered a medical service. If you’re happy with your results, thank your acupuncturist and tell your friends!
