Your First Visit To The Acupuncturist
 

At your first visit to the acupuncturist time is spent doing an extensive intake and a complete medical history. You will be asked many detailed questions about your condition and lifestyle.

Chinese medicine is holistic and we require information beyond just your immediate complaint.

At your first visit to the acupuncturist and also at subsequent visits, your pulses will be palpated and we will look at your tongue.

The abdomen may also be palpated. These are three areas which provide much diagnostic information. Areas of pain may also be palpated.

Acupuncture looks at the whole person and aims to find the roots of your illness.

The first consultation will last up to an hour and a half whereas following sessions will only last up to an hour.

Please wear loose comfortable clothing and be aware that points on your torso may need to be accessed as well as on the arms and legs.

There are some points you should pay attention to when coming for treatment:

■ Please bring details of your medical history and of any drugs or treatments you are currently having.

■ Please do not skip meals before coming for treatment. If you are coming for a morning appointment, make sure you have breakfast.  
          
■ Please have enough water to drink during the day before your appointment so that you are not dehydrated.

■ Please avoid alcohol before coming for treatment.