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Your first visit: What will my acupuncturist do?

Initial Exam:

During the initial exam a full health history will be taken. You may be asked a wide range of questions about your symptoms, eating, exercise, sleep habits, emotional states and anything that may offer insight into your health.

Pulse:

There are 12 pulse positions on each wrist that your acupuncturist will palpate. Each positon corresponds to a specific meridian and organ. Your acupuncturist will be looking for 27 individual qualities that reflect overall health.

Tongue:

The tongue is a map of the body. It reflects the general health of the organs and meridians. Your acupuncturist will look at the color, shape, cracks, and coating on your tongue.

Treatment Plan:

Gathering the information above enables the practitioner to effectively diagnose and detect any specific imbalances of Qi that may have contributed to a person's health problems. The practitioner can then create a well-structured treatment plan that usually consists of several visits in a short time-span to kick-start the healing process.

The Treatment:

Your acupuncturist may include other related therapies in your treatment plan, such as cupping, Gwa Sha or moxibustion. Herbal remedies are another important aspect of acupuncture, and it is important to understand and follow your practioner's directions in order to get the most benefit from these treatments.

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." 

 Lao-Tzu