Acupuncture Initial Visit

Please be prepared to stay for approximately 1-1.5 hours on the first treatment, which includes the initial consultation and treatment. This includes talking about the nature of your main complaint, any other complaints, and your general health.

Following this, there is a brief examination. This involves feeling your pulse, looking at your tongue, and taking your blood pressure if necessary. Pulse taking is an integral part of Chinese medicine and we tend to take your pulses often through out your treatments. The pulses give acupuncturists information about your health as well as how the treatment is progressing.

Acupuncture needles will be placed into acu-points, the needles will either sit in place for 30 to 45 minutes and so whilst you relax, or will be immediately removed.

Things to consider before arriving for treatment

  • Make sure to eat something light an hour or two before arriving
  • Try to avoid the intake of caffeine or pain medications
  • Wear loose fitting clothes
  • Bring a list of medications you are taking if it possible
  • Don't brush tongue