What to Expect

How Long Will It Take

First Visits are generally 90 minutes, and follow-up visits range between 45 minutes to one hour.

Intake Process

We begin the session with an in-depth intake and diagnostic process where we take some time to learn more about you. Our conversation is key to the diagnostic process. It gives us a chance to best review your past health history, and understand more about your current condition.

This is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions you might have to ensure you are completely comfortable during your treatment. We will also discuss any other health or fitness goals you may have, which might be important to your treatment plan.

Treatment Plan

Your treatment will follow the intake process. Based on the diagnosis we will design a "treatment plan" tailored uniquely to you. This may include any combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine, therapeutic bodywork or life-style and nutritional consultation over one or more office visits.

Treatments can vary greatly, depending on your individual needs and health considerations.

What to Wear

It's best to wear or bring loose fitting, comfortable clothing for your treatment session. You will most often remain fully clothed during your treatment.

In cases where partial disrobing is more appropriate for your treatment, or if you would prefer to partially disrobe, gowns and linens are always available. We want to ensure that you feel comfortable throughout the process, so please let us know.

Eating Before Treatment - Not Full, Not Empty

It is best to be neither hungry nor extremely full during your treatment.

Please be sure to eat 1-2 hours before your appointment. It is also best to avoid extreme sweets, caffeine and alcohol in this same time frame.

Follow-up Visits

Follow-up visits typically last 45 minutes to one hour. These visits begin with a intake and diagnostic process based on your previous visits. We will focus primarily on your progress and any changes in your condition, as well as any new concerns.

How Long & How Often Will I Need to Come

Your individual needs and recovery rate determine how often and for how long you will need to receive treatment. In general, treatment is given at least once, occasionally twice a week.

As your condition improves, and your symptoms improve, the frequency of your treatments will be slowly reduced to every other week, monthly or even seasonally.

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