Before your first treatment...

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Current patients can use the "Patient Portal" button to access forms and documents, ask questions, schedule follow-up appointments, and more!
Preparing for your treatment
 
  • Make sure you eat a light meal 30 minutes to 1 hour before coming to your treatment.
  • Do not brush your tongue the morning of your treatment, as tongue observation is part of the diagnosis process.
  • Wear comfortable loose clothing.
  • Make sure to fill out your paperwork online in the email sent to you before your first treatment.
During your treatment
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Your practitioner will conduct a full medical intake, including health history and all current symptoms you are experiencing. Your wrist pulses will be felt and your tongue will be observed as these are important tools in Oriental Medicine diagnosis. Frequently, it is necessary to palpate your abdomen or perform a musculoskeletal assessment, depending on the circumstances. An explanation of your individualized acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment plan will also be conducted at this time, including how many treatments it may take to improve your health concern. Any questions or concerns you have will be answered and addressed.

Your practitioner will have you lie on a massage table and will proceed with an acupuncture treatment. Measures will be taken for your relaxation and comfort, such as music, pillows for positioning, therapeutic heat, or whatever individual needs you may have. The needles will be gently inserted into specific acupuncture points, depending on your individual Chinese Medical diagnosis. Sometimes other modalities are used such as moxa, cupping, guasha, or body work depending on what is needed.
Once the needles are inserted and you are comfortable, your practitioner will leave the room and let you rest and relax. At this time your practitioner will make your customized herbal formula if appropriate. You will also receive any education needed for your condition as well as nutritional recommendations if desired. If you have booked a private treatment, you will receive an individualized treatment plan that explains your Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis along with dietary and lifestyle suggestions to help you balance your pattern in order to promote health and prevent disease every day of your life.

The needles will then be removed and you will likely feel a deep sense of relaxation, clarity, well-being, or lightness. Instructions are given on how to prepare your customized herbal prescription and educational materials are reviewed. Any questions you may have will be answered. Follow-up appointments are made at the front desk.
Call (928) 856-0656
1926 N. 3rd St.
Ste. 100
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
UA-107900286-1