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As someone considering Acupuncture treatment, there are a few things you may like to know in order to prepare for your treatment.

Acupuncture treatment sessions generally last an hour from the time you walk in the door.  This includes both intake and treatment.

 

An hour and a half will be allotted for Intake Treatments. During this time we will thoroughly explain to you how the therapy is addressing the root cause of your health complaints, as well as explain how we determine the best course of care for your conditions and how we track your improvements throughout your care.

 

All prospective patients must complete an initial consultation for which no fee is charged. During this visit you will have a one-on-one consult with your clinician about your case. This is to ensure that you are a good candidate for treatment, and that you are familiar and comfortable with our philosophy and program. At the conclusion of your free consultation you will have the opportunity to schedule a series of three (3)  treatments to determine your personal rate of response to the treatment.

 

It is important to have eaten before a session.  Acupuncture is a moving experience and it helps to have fuel in the tank.  If you are rushed for time, we recommend snacking on some nuts or eating a protein bar beforehand.   Having your blood sugar balanced will greatly benefit the outcome.  This includes being sober for treatment. 

 

If you are experiencing pain we highly recommend you avoid caffeine before treatment.    

 

One should wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing. The area of the body being treated will vary from patient to patient. In general: shorts, skirts, or pants that can be rolled up past the knee are preferable. Paper gowns are available if needed.

 

There are three stages of care; Relief, Corrective, and Maintenance.  Relief care is quite simply providing relief from symptoms. Three consecutive days symptom free, for a persistent complaint, is considered significant.    Corrective care cements the changes we’ve seen in place and prevents them from recurring.  This stabilization period is essential to preventing any recurrence of symptoms. Maintenance care is designed as a preventive to cure future illnesses before they manifest.

 

Treatment frequency is determined by your response to treatment during the first two weeks. Acupuncture sessions are more frequent during the relief stage and with acute injuries, such as an ankle sprain.  Stabilization treatments are spaced further apart when the complaint is 80% better for two to three consecutive sessions. Generally speaking, one course of treatment would be six sessions on a weekly basis. Maintenance plans are determined on a case by case basis and may be as frequent as monthly, quarterly or yearly.  At this point, most patients are able to determine when acupuncture intervention is needed during times of stress.

 

A proper treatment plan is essential to experiencing fast and effective care. Our goal is to achieve resolution in a timely manner and prevent further injury or illness.  Once a patient has reached their goal, they often chose to receive treatments on a monthly or quarterly basis to prevent recurrence and maintain health.    The treatment plan will outline the session frequency along with any other recommended course of action.

Not only is acupuncture fast and safe, it’s also relaxing!

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