HOW CAN ACUPUNCTURE HELP ?

Before your scheduled appointment, you'll be asked to fill out new client forms. The information you share on them give me insight into your health history. It also helps guide the thorough in-take you'll have at your first appointment. 

Other things to be mindful of:

• Please eat at least 1 hour prior to your appointment (this can include a small snack or meal). Avoid consuming alcoholic beverages at least 6 hours prior.
• Try to wear loose-fitting or comfortable clothing. No worries if this isn't possible! A sheet is available to drape you appropriately.
• Avoid wearing any strong fragrances or scented lotions. 
• Bring all of your questions and concerns!

Each person is different, so the frequency of acupuncture treatments vary for each client. It also depends on how long you've experienced your symptoms. 

Some clients respond faster to frequent acupuncture treatments, this can mean 2x or more treatments a week, while others may only need to come in for acupuncture 1x a week.

Here are general guidelines for the average number of acupuncture treatments before improvement is observed:

• Acute conditions: 3 to 4 treatments
• Chronic conditions: 8 to 10 treatments 

At your first appointment, we collaboratively establish your specific treatment plan. I recommend starting with 6 to 8 weekly acupuncture treatments. At each appointment,  we re-assess and discuss your progress, then incorporate any changes to your plan.

Once we stabilize your condition(s), we can eventually space your acupuncture treatments to 1x every 2 weeks, then 1x a month, and eventually 1x every season. 

Before judging whether or not acupuncture is working for you, keep in mind that the effects of acupuncture are cumulative. Each treatment builds on top of the last treatment, so patience is key! 

Along with acupuncture treatments, I may also suggest (with your permission) lifestyle recommendations because these can have an impact on your progress as well. 

I believe you are able to evolve into your most authentic self when you continue to be an active participant in your healing outside of the treatment room. 

Please contact me and I would be happy to help!